Sat 22 Oct, 2011
Are Stun Guns Safe?
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Especially in times of economic crisis and uncertainty like the present, people can get desperate. They sometimes act out by behaving violently towards others. As technology progressed, so did defense weapons. The stun gun was created to be exactly that: a tool used to help defend a victim from its assailants. Although a it is scientifically simple in its function, it can still cause irreparable damage to a subject without forewarning, including fatal damage.
A stunning device sends electrical current through the human body by accessing communication channels in order to deliver specific messages to various parts of the body. As a result of such a simple function, there are multiple variations of stun technology available to the public. Such varieties are standard products, Taser guns, and liquid stun guns to name a few. As with any variation of a product, each has their advantages and disadvantages. Standard stunning devices work best at close ranges and produce a constant flow of electricity, a Taser gun works well at far distances and is one-time use, and the liquid type can fire multiple pulses of electric shock via liquid “bullets” on multiple targets.
In simple terms, the electrical current of a stun gun is meant to overwhelm its subject’s nervous system with a barrage of electrical signals. This action causes the nervous system to short circuit and will ultimately halt the subject from attacking its victim. Nonetheless, despite its simplicity, this device can be underestimated by its user and may cause the subject to experience intense pain, suffering, and in severe instances it can be fatal. But in most highly publicized situations, misinformation and misinterpretation causes the public to produce a faulty opinion of these products. It is ignored as a self defense mechanism and is viewed as an attack weapon.
In more recently publicized events, the use of these products has resulted in unfortunate, sometimes fatal side effects due to complications. The immediate surge of electric current throughout the human body can cause the human body not only to short circuit, but completely crash. Such complications can arise from situations where the subject has a pre-existing condition unknown to the person using the weapon. In addition, abuse of such a device is strongly discouraged as it can lead to catastrophic events.
The varying number of situations in which stun guns are misused is increasing. For example, in Wisconsin, teenagers have been found using them on other 13-yr old students for recreational purposes. In Orange County, California, police officers have been indicted for using them on restrained suspects without probable cause, resulting in increased limitations on their use. In addition, the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that police must have reasonable grounds for using a stun gun device on civilians after a Coronado, California police officer used a Taser gun on a civilian after pulling them over for a traffic violation.
In any event, the stun gun is an effective, but dangerous tool in deflecting assailants. However, it is at the discretion of the person using the stun gun to properly assess a situation prior to execution of such a weapon. Similar to that of more conventional weapons and firearms, if something horribly wrong were to transpire after execution, the stun gunman is held liable for any adverse effects, provided the underlying situation did not reasonably require the use of the weapon. In such situations, the stun gunman is held liable for damages to the subject in various forms. In any event, the these weapons should be used with extreme caution and should not be taken lightly. The possible side effects of the use of a stun gun vary from person to person, making such utilization a gamble. As such, a they should only be used on an as-needed, high intensity, imminently dangerous basis only. The abuse of such devices is highly frowned upon and may result in penalties including fines and jail time, if so deemed proper.
Therefore, it is recommended that these items be used in dire situations. Nonetheless, they are a great alternative to conventional weapons and firearms which have a higher probability of causing irreparable harm to a subject, and in several cases death. To avoid such situations, training and research are required to mitigate the potential misuse of an electroshock weapon. But despite the current negative media coverage of stun gun use, these weapons have been created to protect a person for a purpose: to deter an assailant whom one believes is an imminent danger to their person.
With the proper tools including training and education, the stun gun is highly effective. If you are interested in purchasing such an item, for the sake of public well-being please make sure to go to a credible source for training. Otherwise, you may be doing more harm to others than you may think.
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