Help me pick a Stun Gun or Taser - Page 2

Rexster · June 18th, 2009, 11:36 PM

X-26 Taser, or nothing. Keep in mind these are NOT maintenance-free. To keep the capacitor working, the cartridge must be removed, and the unit tested for one second on a regular basis.

Training is also essential. A Taser is more difficult than a handgun to use, and there is only ONE shot with the darts. If one or both darts miss, it depends upon contact to work.

Lastly, arming someone with a Taser, if they will not carry a gun, is futile. Arming someone with a mere stun gun is a gross disservice, as it might give someone courage to go where angels fear to tread, with tragic consequences. Once upon a time, stun guns had a deterrent effect. They don't scare anybody, anymore.

dnowell · June 19th, 2009, 12:00 AM

First, find out why she isn't carrying the gun. The likely options are:
- She thinks it's not necessary
- She doesn't like guns for ideological reasons
- It's too much hassle (weight, size, etc) for the perceived benefit
- She feels nervous about carrying a gun, as many beginners do

Once you understand why she's not carrying, then you can start working toward a solution. In the meantime, buying more stuff is unlikely to fix it. A taser is at least as big as a medium sized gun and is just as awkward to carry. If she doesn't see the need for a gun, she probably won't see the need for a taser.

ErikGr7 · June 19th, 2009, 04:46 AM

If it was my wife I would get some oc spray. Probably
the Fox labs 5.3 (Its smaller in size than both the
taser or stun gun) and it's non-lethal.

I thought about this first when I read this thread
but, didn't want to take it off topic since there were
just two choices.

Hivoltage · June 19th, 2009, 08:18 AM

OK....you guys make sense. I am going to get her some OC spray, and try to talk her into carrying her brand new .38. Get me a container of Fox OC too.

Czampion · June 19th, 2009, 01:11 PM

Get her a Taser C2. These can be really effective as I know a man who's been hit by one (Law Enforcement Officer as a "willing" test subject). He wouldn't dare talk down the unit now after it had him shaking on the floor for 30 seconds and lying there incapacitated several more minutes. $350 is stiff but that's the price of a good defense. Get her the red one; it's sexy too!

Did I mention the Laser sight and bright white LED on the front of it?

paul34 · June 19th, 2009, 04:53 PM

Taser C2.

Forget the stun gun... that requires physical contact and doesn't reliably work.

wolfshead · June 20th, 2009, 05:55 AM

The taser c2 is small and comes in pink
TASER C2

flyby · June 20th, 2009, 10:25 PM

While I've never been much into stun guns before, I did pick one of these up recently (link) just because it was so small and cute(and affordable) for its power output(not much bigger than a zippo lighter and looks like a car remote) and has a bright usable flashlight built in .. it does pack a hell of a 'get off me shock' for its size(after testing it out) and the 1 million v sound/crack it makes is loud enough to make most jump or cringe

..but would still need to be held on the subject for 3-5 seconds to get a more tased and drop, disoriented effect ..whereas the taser fixes the barbed darts and runs through a 5 second cycle automatically.

But stun guns are getting quite powerful these days, this 2.5 million v has a pretty good effect..especially after he holds it in place for a second :) YouTube - 50 year old man shocking self with 2.5million volt stun gun....TWICE!!!!!!

I carry this little micro stun/prod :) Only as a backup to a can of Good Oc spray(ie:fox labs,sabre,freeze)
..then usually also with a knife and small pistol at least.

PS..A taser C2, OC combo would be pretty formidable after she was trained in their use.

zebra · June 30th, 2009, 03:12 AM

When it comes to stun guns/tasers, it's not the amount of volts that hurts, it's the amps.

LongRider · June 30th, 2009, 04:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hivoltage

I know nothing about these, and want to get the wife one for her birthday. She will carry it in her purse. She has her CCW and a S&W Revolver but never carries it. Maybe she will carry a taser or stun gun. Give me some recommendations please!!!! Thanks

All I really know is that they are not reliable. I would have given one to my ex wife, still would. I would never ever give one to anyone I loved or cared about

June 19th, 2009, 04:46 AM	#13
ErikGr7 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,028	If it was my wife I would get some oc spray. Probably the Fox labs 5.3 (Its smaller in size than both the taser or stun gun) and it's non-lethal. I thought about this first when I read this thread but, didn't want to take it off topic since there were just two choices. __________________ 110% Gun nut here

June 19th, 2009, 08:18 AM	#14
Hivoltage Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Newark, Ohio USA Posts: 736	OK....you guys make sense. I am going to get her some OC spray, and try to talk her into carrying her brand new .38. Get me a container of Fox OC too. __________________ Nothing Wrong With Shooting as Long as the Right People Get Shot. Clint Eastwood, Magnum Force, 1973

June 20th, 2009, 05:55 AM	#17
wolfshead Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mercer Island WA Posts: 430	The taser c2 is small and comes in pink TASER C2 __________________ Vince K Aerospace Designer, Freemason, NRA member ___________________________________ ma nishma?

June 20th, 2009, 10:25 PM	#18
flyby Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 76	While I've never been much into stun guns before, I did pick one of these up recently (link) just because it was so small and cute(and affordable) for its power output(not much bigger than a zippo lighter and looks like a car remote) and has a bright usable flashlight built in .. it does pack a hell of a 'get off me shock' for its size(after testing it out) and the 1 million v sound/crack it makes is loud enough to make most jump or cringe ..but would still need to be held on the subject for 3-5 seconds to get a more tased and drop, disoriented effect ..whereas the taser fixes the barbed darts and runs through a 5 second cycle automatically. But stun guns are getting quite powerful these days, this 2.5 million v has a pretty good effect..especially after he holds it in place for a second :) YouTube - 50 year old man shocking self with 2.5million volt stun gun....TWICE!!!!!! I carry this little micro stun/prod :) Only as a backup to a can of Good Oc spray(ie:fox labs,sabre,freeze) ..then usually also with a knife and small pistol at least. PS..A taser C2, OC combo would be pretty formidable after she was trained in their use. __________________ For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? Mark 8:36

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June 18th, 2009, 11:36 PM	#11
Rexster Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SE Texas Posts: 895	X-26 Taser, or nothing. Keep in mind these are NOT maintenance-free. To keep the capacitor working, the cartridge must be removed, and the unit tested for one second on a regular basis. Training is also essential. A Taser is more difficult than a handgun to use, and there is only ONE shot with the darts. If one or both darts miss, it depends upon contact to work. Lastly, arming someone with a Taser, if they will not carry a gun, is futile. Arming someone with a mere stun gun is a gross disservice, as it might give someone courage to go where angels fear to tread, with tragic consequences. Once upon a time, stun guns had a deterrent effect. They don't scare anybody, anymore.

June 19th, 2009, 12:00 AM	#12
dnowell Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: USA Posts: 462	First, find out why she isn't carrying the gun. The likely options are: - She thinks it's not necessary - She doesn't like guns for ideological reasons - It's too much hassle (weight, size, etc) for the perceived benefit - She feels nervous about carrying a gun, as many beginners do Once you understand why she's not carrying, then you can start working toward a solution. In the meantime, buying more stuff is unlikely to fix it. A taser is at least as big as a medium sized gun and is just as awkward to carry. If she doesn't see the need for a gun, she probably won't see the need for a taser.

June 19th, 2009, 01:11 PM	#15
Czampion Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Alaska Posts: 106	Get her a Taser C2. These can be really effective as I know a man who's been hit by one (Law Enforcement Officer as a "willing" test subject). He wouldn't dare talk down the unit now after it had him shaking on the floor for 30 seconds and lying there incapacitated several more minutes. $350 is stiff but that's the price of a good defense. Get her the red one; it's sexy too! Did I mention the Laser sight and bright white LED on the front of it?

June 19th, 2009, 04:53 PM	#16
paul34 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 768	Taser C2. Forget the stun gun... that requires physical contact and doesn't reliably work.

June 30th, 2009, 03:12 AM	#19
zebra Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 36	When it comes to stun guns/tasers, it's not the amount of volts that hurts, it's the amps.