Stun Guns: Effectiveness And Lethality

Stun guns are definitely powerful but they are also claimed to be non-lethal, despite a few high-profile cases involving their use. The theory is that the electrical charge temporarily disables the target, causing only non-damaging though painful muscular disruptions. Thus the pattern of deaths arising from electroshock weapons, often employed by police officers whose departments [...]

Never Be A Victim: Life-Saving Self Defense Techniques For Women

It is a harsh reality that violence against women happens everywhere on a daily basis.  But there are ways to protect yourself as a woman.  Here are some basic self defense techniques for women that can save your life in an assault. 1. The groin kick Obviously the groin is a sensitive area on the [...]

Stun Guns: Quick Self-Defense

Mention “self-defense” and images of Dirty Harry or Bruce Lee may well come to mind instantly, but the reality is a lot more prosaic (perhaps helping to explain to some degree why such movies are so entertaining). Indeed, for most of human history, self-defense was just another fact of life, another chore in life, and [...]