Self-defense products such as pepper spray do their job quite well as they help disable opponents from a distance. However, if you are looking for a personal protection product that gives you much more options, yet still give you the benefit of having a long-range weapon, then a stun baton is something that you will probably want to check out. These devices are very effective and are sold worldwide.

Stun batons are powerful self-defense products that are available to just about anyone, although you should check with your local laws whether or not you need any special permissions to purchase one. These devices tend to have a bad reputation as they have been used for criminal activity by those with criminal intents. However, in all honesty, a stun baton was designed a self-defense product whose best feature was that it could ward off attackers from a safe distance. This was a major advantage that the product provided and it still makes a revolutionary design when it comes to self-defense. Today, stun batons are multi-function devices are usually feature a flashlight and/or a personal alarm along with the stun gun.

This device is meant to make you like a powerful opponent as not a lot of people will have the nerve to charge at a person who is holding 18-inch long baton that is wired with high voltage. In this sense stun batons are often called as €peace makers€ as their intimidating nature prevents conflict from erupting. After all, this device has a much larger reach than the attacker's arms and has electricity pulsing through it. Why would they want to mess with that? However, it is not always like this, but even so you are certainly not defenseless and mastering this device isn't very hard so you will be prepared in no time!

But, a lot of people are worried if the attackers can wrestle this weapon from them if they do decide to go for this option. Like with anything, this is certainly a possibility, but, this is not as easy as someone might think. If you already have the device pulled out then there is no stopping you as is pulsating electrical current will not just be focused on the tip of the metal baton, but through the body. In short - if an attacker tries to grab it - they are in a lot of trouble. The only issue is that someone might steal your weapon before you have a chance to pull it out and use it. This is why you should always be aware of your surroundings and carry the device tucked-in somewhere safe.

Another great way to prevent the device from being used against you is to buy one that uses a disabling pin and wrist strap. Basically, a pin is connected to a strap that goes around you wrist. If the attacker wrestles you and takes the baton, they will also take out the pin and this will, in turn, disable the whole device and prevent the high voltage from harming you!