| Who hasn't, at one time or another, felt insecure or | | | | the open, as is often the case in states that have laws |
| threatened by the possibility of becoming a victim of | | | | against concealment (of course to be sure you are |
| crime? | | | | compliant with applicable laws, always check with your |
| Have you ever been caught unawares as you were | | | | local authority). |
| walking along the street and eyed a suspicious | | | | A Phazzer or TASER gun weights far less than a |
| character coming your way? Perhaps you have even | | | | bulky handgun. It is generally smaller, too, and of a size |
| gone home and interrupted a burglary in progress. In | | | | that will fit nicely into a purse, laptop case, or backpack. |
| either of these situations, it is easy to feel helpless and | | | | This also makes it easier to reach during an |
| vulnerable. | | | | emergency when you need to get your hands on it |
| The best way to be prepared to respond in the case | | | | right away. |
| of possible violence is to carry some type of non-lethal | | | | Safety |
| self defense weapon such as a stun gun. There are a | | | | Because electroshock guns are non-lethal weapons, |
| number of reasons why this choice is preferable to | | | | they are safer. You needn't worry about the possibility |
| carrying a traditional gun. | | | | of the criminal taking it from your grip and using it on |
| Cost | | | | you with disastrous results. Nor do you need to be |
| First, the cost of purchasing an electroshock weapon | | | | concerned with the possibility of killing someone. A stun |
| is far less than that of a traditional revolver or pistol. A | | | | gun is a great self defense weapon that keeps the |
| good quality handgun can set you back in the | | | | owner safe but limits liability. |
| hundreds, or even thousands, of dollars. | | | | You do not need to take a self defense course in |
| Then there is the cost for ammunition - and the ability | | | | order to learn how to use a stun gun, either. For the |
| to keep the weapon loaded, locked and ready. | | | | most part, it is point and click. |
| And lastly, most states require that anyone carrying a | | | | As you can see, there are many advantages to |
| weapon also carry an appropriate permit. This, too, | | | | carrying a personal self defense weapon such as a |
| requires an outlay of money, not only for the license | | | | stun gun over a traditional handgun. When it comes to |
| fees, but perhaps for training classes as well. | | | | your safety and security, don't be caught unprepared. |
| Convenience | | | | Arm yourself with a handy, inexpensive, and effective |
| A stun gun is more convenient all the way around. For | | | | way to thwart a violent crime today. |
| one, you do not need to worry about keeping it out in | | | | |