Our pick if you want something smaller with a built-in charger and also really affordable. However, we still recommend spending a few more bucks for one of our other top picks.

Volts are fine, but the real measure is where it stands on the uC pain scale. A billion volts is great, unless it hits the uC scale at less than 1.0. Where do these hit the scale.

I always take the Voltage number with a grain of salt since there’s an asterisk on every stun gun saying something along the lines of it will vary, etc.

So if you’re looking for a small stun gun…you can’t go wrong with the Lifeguard. And don’t worry it comes in pink AND black.

For TASER units we shot them at 15-feet away electrically-wired targets to test listed range, expansion of prongs, and ability to incapacitate.

Ahead of the recent Labor Day holiday, one NYPD commissioner pledged to monitor large backyard gatherings using drones. At the Skydio event last week, Chell praised the NYPD for making 10 drone deployments over that holiday weekend, including at the J’Ouvert and West Indian Day celebrations, and the Electric Zoo music festival. He said they helped prevent retaliation following a shooting and contributed to officers apprehending three carjacking suspects. An NYPD spokesperson did not respond to requests for additional details about recent drone deployments.

Plus, since this model uses a rechargeable battery, it needs to be charged for an hour or two each month, even if it hasn’t been used.

I have the Viper 989 stun gun. I do like to very much however, the case it comes with is useless. It is a cheap lightweight thin material that is so tight, you need two hands to pull out the stun gun. If it is on your belt. You will not be able to get it out fast enough. Why they would make such a good product in the gun but use such cheap non fitting case is beyond me. But unless you are planning to use a tactical holster for e a stun gun, buy another product.

When choosing a stun gun, you’ll want to pay particular attention to a few different traits. These are important in more ways than one!

If you can’t afford a handgun at the moment, but still want to carry something to protect yourself, a stun gun is far better than nothing — and it can still get the job done.

Make sure you’ll actually be able to quickly fire off the stun gun when you need to. If you need to push a lever, slide a switch, and then press a button — will you actually be able to do that under duress?

The higher the voltage, the stronger the shock. You want a stun gun that shoots at least one million volts. Stun guns that shoot less are generally sacrificing quality for the price.

Another great option would be pepper spray and depending on where you live, pepper spray might be legal where a stun gun isn’t — or the other way around.

Curtis Sliwa founded New York neighborhood watch group Guardian Angels in 1979 to patrol city streets at a time of widespread concern about violent crime. Last month, he used his radio show to accuse the NYPD and Adams of using drones to intimidate the crowd while Sliwa spoke at a recent anti-immigration protest. An unsigned email from the NYPD sent in response to questions from WIRED says that a drone was deployed in Staten Island that month to assess pedestrian congestion, vehicular traffic, and other public safety concerns.

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A stun gun requires you to contact two points to an assailant while typical TASERs shoot out prongs at a distance. However, TASER has recently come out with contact models.

25,000 volts typically will deliver pain to your assailant. However higher voltage in the 50,000 to 100,000 volt range is better especially with clothing covering the skin.

This month, at another news conference, Adams said New York is behind other police departments in drone deployment but will “become the leader in how to properly use drones.” He pledged to use more surveillance and technology following an increase in some measures of crime last year.

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A stun gun, on the other hand, is much more affordable, is less legally regulated, and is more compact and easier to conceal, all while delivering the same strength of shock as a taser.

Stun guns use either rechargeable lithium-ion batteries or replaceable batteries. Replaceable batteries mean you never have to wait for the stun gun to charge, but built-in rechargeable batteries typically have greater battery life and are capable of delivering a greater shock.

It charges via a small port and is still holding a charge after 3 months. Although, again, follow instructions and charge it up a few hours each month.

Activation of the stun button is very similar for both models with a flip switch on the side opposite the slider mode switch. And both models come with side shock plates so baddies can’t grab it away from you.

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Hello, Eric. Good article. Over twenty years ago I bought two of the original Taser Bolt models for my wife daughter. Both still function, but parts are no longer available. I will replace both of those with the newer Taser Bolt 2. Why not the Taser Pulse for the replacements? Well, if they are going to carry what looks like a firearm, then they’ll carry their Glocks. If somewhere that’s not possible, then the outward appearance of the Bolt / Bolt 2 is, in my mind, less likely to cause them to be immediately shot by an antagonist or mistaken for bad guys by Police and shot ’friendly’. Both the Pulse and Bolt 2 are equally capable. To each their own, but the best choice is avoid trouble, or de-escalate, and a gun looking object is most likely to escalate. My two cents…

However the Xtreme Sanctuary’s 150 million volt cackle is ominous sounding and I would definitely not want to get hit by it.

3. Sabre S-1005 Dual Stun Gun - price @ $60, not $17 when I looked and no mention in your article or on the Amazon page about how many volts.

These options have the added advantage of surprising an attacker — especially if you’re a man pulling out what appears to be lipstick.

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Great to give you a little distance…I’d say I’m comfortable shooting it up to 15 feet. Much better than the literal contact distance needed with a traditional stun gun.

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The Xtreme Sanctuary also comes with a much brighter flashlight than the Vipertek. And the flashlight is on when you’re in stun mode. For the Vipertek you can either have the choice of light or stun.

I agree completely. And just buying one and putting it your purse or pocket is not the answer either. You need to train with it, practice deploying it under stress, be able to manipulate the buttons w/o having to think about it much, ect.

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That said, that also means that a stun gun doesn’t offer the same level of incapacitation as a firearm…so you’ll need to weigh these implications against each other when deciding whether a stun gun or firearm is better for you.

At a press conference in July, New York mayor Eric Adams announced that his police department would begin controlling drone flight licenses for the city. While holding a Skydio remote control as a prop, he voiced support for using drones to stop high-speed car chases.

The only true measure of the stopping power of a stun gun is microcoulombs (μC). A microcoulomb is a measure of electrical quantity; the millionth part of one coulomb. The higher the μC value, the more it hurts

For one, tasers are illegal under many state and local laws, and even where they are legal, acquiring one has the added difficulty of a background check.

To use the stun gun, press the trigger and hold the probes firmly against the attacker, ideally aiming for the torso, particularly the neck, shoulder, underarm, groin, and abdomen between the hip and ribs. If you can’t hit the torso, hit any part of the attacker that you can reach.

The Xtreme Sanctuary also comes with an insanely loud alarm activated by flipping the slide button all the way up…something that’s missing on the Vipertek. It will turn heads and hurts my ears even for a few seconds when I activate it indoors.

As part of the rollout of the X10, Skydio announced a partnership with Axon, which makes Tasers and other police technology. Video from Skydio drones will be more closely integrated into the software Axon sells police departments for incident response and managing evidence.

The whole point of a stun gun is to deliver a powerful shock, but what prevents an accidental zap? Some stun guns also have features that render them unusable if it’s taken from you.

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You have to keep in mind that stun guns are WORTHLESS. There is a reason they don't issue these to cops. They flat out don't work (other than pissing people off). A taser actually works the better part of 95 percent of the time. (and that 5 per cent of the time is either those situations where non-lethal force is not appropriate to the situation or else those situations in which you're dealing with someone that has unusual physical attributes / training which tend to make electroshock weapons ineffective.

Greetings, Most of the time the Advertisers Utilize Gigantic Voltage Claims to promote their products. They want you to consider all these massive voltage claims as making their Stun Guns The Best. It would take much more space to present the statistics pertaining to differences in voltage/amperage in batteries, For example 9 volt rechargeable batteries don't produce 9 volts. Some batteries have built-in regulators to the point that they won't even work/function in a stun gun. They are now at claiming some Stun Guns to be producing voltage in the Billions, doesn't that seem very impressive??? The Voltage is a carrier of sorts but not the entity that disrupts the body functions of your Attacker!!! The amperage conducted into the Attacker is your defensive power. It can Kill a human being if too high. So it is regulated by law in this Country to a safe balance between disabling & killing. Of Course it can affect/effect different people in extremely different ways depending on a huge list of factors. Drugs, Clothing, Size, Physical Makeup, Age, Etc., Etc., Etc. The main point I want to Impact, Present, Pound into your Mnd is the requirements of success in saving your own Life are much more than placing your Stun Gun against your attacker while pushing the trigger & Magically Saving Yourself. Some of the Movie Presentations are more than ridiculous. As just presented, it may take "5 Seconds To Longer" to accomplish your Survival/Escape. Stop for a minute, find a clock/watch second hand somewhere and examine what a five second time span really is. "one thousand one, one thousand two, one thousand three, one thousand four, one thousand five" Are you getting the picture? It will feel like a lifetime. It Will Determine Your Lifetime. This conflict will require you to focus "Your Everything You Have" into holding your stun gun in "Continuous Contact" in a generally defined area on Your Assailant . Remember their body is not going to be stationary while you attempt to accomplish this mandatory requirement. You are probably going to have to lock onto them, possibly even going to the ground with them. If you are successful in this very serious challenge, you will have plenty of time to escape this horrible, terrifying Assault on Your Person. If this sounds frightening to you, then think of the other outcomes that are very possible. Don't just buy a Stun Gun, Demand, Search, Question, until you feel qualified to use it. "YES, Stun Guns Can Save Your Life But Not By Themselves, So To Say/So To Speak" They are just a Tool, a Defencive Weapon. Their success is directly Dependent On YOU. YOU NEED TO WIN, YOUR LIFE COULD DEPEND ON IT!!! YOUR FAMILY NEEDS YOU, THEY NEED YOU TO SURVIVE & COME HOME!!! If you are still reading, I Pray this will be of assistance because there is so much more. Blessings Of Health & Happiness Be Upon All Your Families, Be Safe, Be Well

At the Skydio event last week, New York Police Department chief of patrols John Chell said he thinks drones can cut down on the need for helicopter deployments. In the near future he envisions the city police academy training recruits in how to pilot drones, placing at least one drone at each of the more than 70 precincts across New York, and drones launching autonomously to investigate alerts of potential gunshots heard by AI-powered tool ShotSpotter. Skydio introduced docks last year that house and charge drones and can enable autonomous take off.

Note, the battery comes completely drained and you need to charge a full 8 hours or else it won’t work properly. It says it in the instructions and they were right!

On top of that, tasers can be pricey to purchase and maintain, and some models have a tendency to be bulky and difficult to conceal.

Another feature is that the charging plug is integrated so no cord to lose. And the size is much smaller than our other favorite on the list.

I’ve tested the stun capability every week for 3 months and it’s still going strong. However you should probably charge it a few hours every month. It has a rechargeable battery with an accompanying separate cord.

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It has the same safety mechanism as the VTS-989, but without the grab protection feature, and also features an LED flashlight.

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And did a function check every week to make sure each one could carry enough charge. Each tested unit has quick videos to showcase the *cackle* of electricity.

A Fond memory I have of my ex wife. She didn't like that I CC'd a 1911. She got me one of the old Safariland 90KV shock sticks for my birthday 40 years ago. Not concealable worth a darn. She was enthusiastically demonstrating the features and before I new what happened she had zapped herself on her left thigh and went down like a 130lb bag of wet laundry. I was still laughing as I made myself comfortable on the couch for the next couple of weeks. Honestly? I'd rather carry my 1911.

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Bry says Skydio is not working with Axon on weaponizing drones and that Skydio doesn’t support weaponizing drones or robots, but he added that it’s difficult to stop people from making hacks or custom modifications. Last year, Axon suggested using autonomous Taser-mounted drones to stop mass shootings, and the majority of the company’s AI Ethics board resigned in protest.

It also has two metal strips that go down the sides of the top of the device from the electrodes, preventing the device from being taken away from you.

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So I have had a stun gun for the house as part of self defense and home defense options should access to lock box pistol be too time consuming. I find that the light is great, but design flaw has it go off when switched to zap; that light as a blinding tool should remain on right up to body contact. As a tool in the toolbox its great because sometimes one has to create space and time to "earn your draw," just as good hand to hand and knife courses teach you.

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Be cautious with this kind of weapons. It is a tool and it is not always efficient. Like a pepper spray, it could be a good alternative to lethal force under certain circumstances, and that’s about it. If you have to carry ONE weapon pick a firearm. I carry a taser on duty, and I don’t feel the need to carry any kind of electrical weapon off duty. Firearm, spare mag, knife, and flashlight only. On duty I also like to think my taser does not exist, too many cops become taser dependent and when it is ineffective they don’t know what to do. Again it can be a great tool and deterrent, it is up to you to make the decision, just don’t think it is the best thing ever.

Just received the Extreme Sanctuary Stun Gun. While I am happy with the device, I think another "con" should have been the very short (8.5 inch long) charging cord. Not very convenient unless you're using a countertop outlet.

Though the stun sound and distance is less than our other favorites…you give up a little for the size and concealability.

How does the light compare as a real flashlight? You can obviously find better dedicated lights out there (see our Best Tactical Lights) but it’s still decent.

If you live in or are visiting one of these places, a stun gun is, again, far better than nothing. And if you have to wait to finish a course or face any other delay, you may want to carry a stun gun in the meantime.

You should choose the one (or ones) that best fits your lifestyle. If you’re looking for a real firearm though, you won’t go wrong choosing from one of our Best Concealed Carry Handguns.

It’s incredibly powerful with a voltage of 300 million, making it the strongest stun gun on this list. However I’m meh about the ratings and it sounds like the 150 million one.

A joint December 2021 report by the ACLU, the Electronic Frontier Foundation, and the Surveillance Technology Oversight Project, argues that drones allow covert surveillance. When flying hundreds of feet aloft the craft are virtually impossible to see or hear, and citizens have little hope of knowing what they are carrying.

I also tested it out every week for 3 months and it lasted through the end of the second month. Highly recommend following the instructions and charging a few hours every month.

The busy Labor Day for NYPD drones shows the department moving toward treating drones as first responders, says Daniel Schwarz, senior privacy and technology strategist at the New York Civil Liberties Union. The nonprofit says problematic use of police drones, including at protests in 15 cities after the 2020 death of George Floyd, shows legislation is needed to limit police use of the technology. The ACLU wants bans on drone use at protests and adding weapons to the craft, and guardrails to prevent drones being combined with other forms of surveillance technology like face recognition or ShotSpotter.

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Drone deployments by police, like other forms of surveillance, risk falling into historical patterns of targeting certain groups. A 2021 analysis by Amnesty International of surveillance cameras throughout New York City found that they disproportionately threaten the civil liberties of people of color.

Looking for something covert? Take a look at the Streetwise Sting Ring that is sort of like a brass knuckle…but with added shock value.

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Although it doesn’t stand up to the new favorite Tiger-USA…the Vipertek is still a good option if you want quick Prime shipping from Amazon.

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If the stun gun isn’t easy and comfortable to carry, you’ll probably just leave it at home. A compact model will be easier to carry and conceal, but there are also covert options that look like everyday objects like a cell phone or lipstick.

If you know that you would personally have a hard time delivering a fatal blow to an attacker, a stun gun is better than a gun you won’t be able to bring yourself to use.

I believe in Florida you need a concealed carry permit to carry a stun gun or pepper spray. Sense,, that everyone agrees on, simply will not happen.

Far from an expert. You are dealing with high voltage but low amperage. If, you are in contact with the criminal are you not shocked as well?

The only true measure of the stopping power of a stun gun is microcoulombs (μC). A microcoulomb is a measure of electrical quantity; the millionth part of one coulomb. The higher the μC value, the more it hurts

We have a full review that goes into all the details and accessories (extra cartridges and holsters). But the Taser Pulse is our pick if you’re going to be carrying a Taser as a civilian.

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When Skydio launched nearly a decade ago, it focused on selling drones to outdoor athletes interested in a machine something like an autonomous aerial GoPro, following them down a mountain or trail while capturing video. That began to change in 2020 when Skydio got picked as one of a handful of companies approved for off-the-shelf use by branches of the US military. Today Skydio’s customers include BNSF Railway, utility companies in California and Illinois, and law enforcement agencies like the NYPD.

The NYPD’s new interest in drones has drawn criticism from civil liberties groups like the ACLU and the Surveillance Technology Oversight Project, but also from less expected voices.

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You’ll generally need to hold the stun gun against your attacker for three to five seconds. A large or particularly determined attacker may need a few additional seconds.

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Most older people do not have the option to take up karate or work on there ground and pound. That's why they made Smith and Wesson. However, maybe there are these people that do not feel comfortable carrying a gun and there more concerned with living with themselves after killing someone. Whatever narrative or doctrine you represent in regards to your self protection, its yours. The stun gun can be a great option and it has it place. Just saying.

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“I think mitigating or eliminating high-speed chases will be one of the major applications that we'll see with customers, largely based on that zoom camera,” Bry says.

Stun guns and tasers are some of the most popular forms of self-defense currently available…even more popular than firearms.

The new drone is capable of flying at speeds of 45 miles per hour and is small enough to fit into the trunk of a police car. It has infrared sensors that can be used to track people and fly autonomously in the dark. Four payload bays on the X10 can carry accessories like a speaker, spotlight, or a parachute for emergency landings. A 65X zoom camera can read a license plate from 800 feet away and follow a vehicle from a distance of 3 miles.

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Charging is done via a cord attached to the bottom of the unit. I’ve tried it every week for 3 weeks and it’s still going strong. But go with the instructions and charge a few hours every month especially if you’re using it as a flashlight.

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New capabilities like those could encourage wider use of drones in law enforcement at a time when policy concerning their use is still developing. Tests by emergency responders and the US Federal Aviation Administration to extend drone flights beyond the operator’s line of sight and respond to 911 calls started in 2017. Civil liberties advocates say there is a lack of rules to limit drone use in sensitive contexts like protests or in concert with other forms of surveillance technology.

Now let’s hear from you guys! Do you ever carry a stun gun? Which one? Why a stun gun instead of a firearm or pepper spray?

I have two charge up stun guns that loose their charge quickly. Should I ever need to use them I can be sure they will not work. I want a battery powered stun gun. Which of your stun guns operate with a battery?

A stun gun is a smaller device that delivers the shock through direct contact with the assailant via electrodes on the device.

You ever review just flashlight stun guns with concealed or discreet prongs? Had 2, don't remember which, and they both fell apart. Safety switch on the back made it less available and resulted in me stunning myself a few times leaving the safety off. After that, they all sound shady, but i need a new one. Already had an incident where it would have been nice to have it and probably would have saved us all from a lot of trouble and harm done.

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A downside is that once you shoot and don’t hit…you’re not really going to be reloading with speed. Sure there’s cartridges but removing and putting a new one in is tough on the clock.

You obviously want to avoid hitting yourself, but you won’t be hurt if the attacker is touching you when you hit them with the stun gun, so take any opportunity you have.

The Vipertek VTS-T03 is a poor choice in my opinion. I can't imagine trying to find and press that tiny stun button under stress, while fending off an attacker. A lot of budget gun seem to do this. Why would you have a button smaller than a pencil eraser, flush with the surface and the same color as the gun? I want a button as big as my thumb that sits an 1/8" proud and in fluorescent orange.

Stun guns are less regulated than firearms, but they aren’t legal in all places. Be sure to check your local laws before buying one to make sure you won’t be in legal trouble if you ever have to use your stun gun.

Nearly 1,500 US police departments operate drones but only about a dozen routinely dispatch them in response to 911 calls, according to ACLU research. Drone maker Skydio aims to see that change, with a new model launched last week called the X10. The goal, cofounder and CEO Adam Bry said during a launch event last week in San Francisco, is to “get drones everywhere they can be useful in public safety.”

My personal favorite full-size option is the Tiger-USA Xtreme Sanctuary for a great combo of bright light, alarm, and strong stun.