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Stun guns, when operated safely and correctly, are a great way to protect oneself and loved ones from attackers. On the other hand, they can be a hazard to one’s own safety if appropriate measures to handling it are not taken.

Two metal prongs connected to the stun gun are used to transfer a strong electric charge drawn from a battery in the tens of thousands of volts range to the attacker. This temporarily disables the attacker by breaking down the nervous system and preventing messages from the muscles and the brain from reaching each other.

Important points to remember when using a stun gun:

Hold the gun steadily before you leave your vehicle, or place of shelter/hiding.

Before you exit the vehicle, turn the gun on, but do not touch the trigger. Wait till you are in the open, and ready to use the stun gun before you touch the trigger.

Do not hold the stun gun close to you, but hold it out steadily. Brandishing it in the air can be dangerous as even a small touch can disable you.

To disable the attacker quickly, target the shoulder and hip areas as it paralyzes the limbs, preventing a possibly dangerous retaliation.

Do not pull the gun away after the initial contact with the attacker, but keep it in contact until the attacker is completely down.

The stun gun must be tested at frequent intervals to make sure it is working.

In case of an emergency, keep an extra battery in your car. Ensure that this battery is fully charged.

Check with your local law enforcement agency to make sure that carrying a stun gun is legal in your state or city.

To make sure that all residual charge on the prongs is removed after each use, turn the stun gun off, and touch something made of metal with it.

Keep the stun gun in a safe case or covering to prevent accidental discharge. Do not keep the stun gun under the car seat, as a stray charge may cause the gas tank to catch on fire.