Stun Gun Selection Guide

Because of the wide selection of Stun Guns offered by D&D Security Products, we often receive questions from our customers asking how to chose the best Stun Gun. To help our customers make the right decision, we have developed this guide. It is complied with information from our experience and research acquired over the last twelve years in the security business.

Stun Guns come in many sizes. To the right are examples of our largest and smallest.

It used to be necessary for high voltage stun guns to be large because they required more batteries. Today, that isn't completely true because of the use of lithium battery technology.

The Large stun gun has two advantages, it has a wider electrode separation and it is intimidating.

The advantage of the Small stun gun is that it can be easily concealed

Chose the large stun gun when you want someone to know you have a stun gun and are ready to use it.
Chose the small stun gun when you need to be discrete and do not want others to know you are carrying a weapon.

Stun Guns send a series of high voltage electrical pulses through the muscles. These pulses cause the muscles to rapidly contract. The result is the same as heavy exercise where the blood sugar drops and lactic acid concentration increases. The wider the electrode separation, the longer the electrical path through the muscles. A longer path means more muscles are exercised making the stun gun more effective.

	MODEL	SEPARATION	Below is a chart showing locations on the body for the effective use of a stun gun
	65KV Pocket Guard	2"
	100KV Security Plus	1¾"
	100KV Panther	1¾"
	900KV Street wise	1½"
	1 Million Volt Street Wise	1½"
	600KV Street Wise	1½"
	200KV Street Wise	1½"
	Cobra	1¼"
	Lithium Stun Gun	1"
	100KV Raptor Straight	1¾"
	500KV Raptor Curved	1¾"

Many of the full size stun guns come in curved or straight models. Here at D&D Security Products, we try to offer as many options as possible including straight and curved configurations. The advantage of the straight model is that is more compact and easier to carry. The advantage of the curved model allows a more natural wrist angle when using the stun gun.

      

Most stun guns require 9 volt Alkaline Batteries.

New Lithium technology gives higher power smaller size, and longer life.

EXAMPLES Energizer Duracell Rayovac

The use of an Alkaline battery is important. The stun gun will not work reliably if a common carbon battery is used. Lithium Stun Guns require a Lithium Battery CR123A.

Model		Battery Type		Number	Battery Life  The Lithium Stun Guns have more battery life than the Alkaline Stun Guns. The 900KV Lithium Stun Gun has been tested for 700 discharges without battery failure. In general, the battery life depends on total charge used. A stun gun transforms the low voltage battery current into a low current high voltage. The higher the voltage, the more battery current that is required and the sooner the batteries are discharged. This is why higher voltage stun guns require more than one battery. A simple relative comparison of alkaline battery life is to divide the voltage by the number of batteries. This shows that a 100KV Stun Gun with one battery will have more life than a 300KV with two batteries. And a 500KV Stun Gun with two batteries will have more life than a 900KV with three batteries.
65KV Pocket Guard		Alkaline		1
100KV Security Plus		Alkaline		1
100KV Panther		Alkaline		1
100KV Raptor		Alkaline		1
100KV Street Wise		Alkaline		1
150KV Street Wise		Alkaline		1
150KV Cobra		Alkaline		1
200KV Street Wise		Alkaline		1
300KV Raptor		Alkaline		2
350KV Cobra		Alkaline		1
500KV Raptor		Alkaline		2
600KV Cobra		Alkaline		1
600KV Street Wise		Alkaline		2
750KV Raptor		Alkaline		2
900KV Street Wise		Alkaline		3
1,000KV Street Wise		Alkaline		3
300KV Lithium		Lithium CR123A		3
900KV Lithium		Lithium CR123A		3
1,000KV Rechargeable		None		0

• Holster
  Many stun guns come with a nylon holster. For those that don't, a holster can be purchased separately. All of our holsters are made of sturdy nylon. They have a flap that folds over the stun gun and snaps shut. There is also a loop that attaches to your belt.
  Most people find that it is impractical to carry a large stun gun in a pocket. If you plan to carry a large stun gun, a holster is recommended unless you plan to carry it in your purse or backpack.
  Although the small Lithium Stun Guns come with holster, it may not be necessary. They are about the size of a package of cigarettes and can be easily concealed in a pocket. Street Wise, Raptor, Cobra, Lithium, Rechargeable, and Panther Stun Guns include a free holster.
  

• Wrist Strap
  Most full size and some small stun guns have a wrist strap. A wrist strap is important when using a stun gun. It prevents dropping the stun gun during a struggle. It also helps prevent a person taking the stun gun away from you and using it against you.
  

  Street Wise Stun Guns have a unique wrist strap. They have a pin that plugs into the stun gun. If the stun gun and wrist strap ever becomes separated, the stun gun will be inopperable and can not be used against you.

  
  

• Belt Clip
  Most Stun Guns have a belt clip. This can be used as an alternative to a holster. If using a holster, or you do not want to use a belt clip, it can usually be removed.
  

• Safety Switch
  A safety switch is usually located on the side of the stun gun opposite the trigger. It is a slide switch that prevents the stun gun from operating when in the off position. It helps prevent accidental discharge when carrying the stun gun in your pocket or purse. It also is a good idea to turn the switch off when changing batteries.
  

• Street Wise Alarm
  All Street Wise Stun Guns have a 130dB alarm for an extra degree of protection.