USAF_Vet
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As useless as stun guns are, they are still restricted in Michigan to CPL holders only, which I find laughable. If I can carry a gun, why on earth would I choose a stun gun, or even a bona fide Taser? I could foreseably carry it where I am prohibited from carrying a pistol, maybe, but that's the only allure.
I see now a lot of tactical flashlights with stun guns built into them. I imagine these are just as gimmicky as the handheld contact shock devices, with a more efficient way to drain the battery. If using a flashlight as a self defense tool, I'd prefer a four D cell Mag light.
As for less lethal options, I'd recommend a good OC spray even over a Taser. OC is much more cost effective, and based on personal experience with both the hand held liquid spray cans, and the gaseous canisters, extremely effective and debilitating.
I've never been hit with an actual Taser, and have no desire to, either. Stun guns, I agree, are useless but damned if they don't sell.
I see now a lot of tactical flashlights with stun guns built into them. I imagine these are just as gimmicky as the handheld contact shock devices, with a more efficient way to drain the battery. If using a flashlight as a self defense tool, I'd prefer a four D cell Mag light.
As for less lethal options, I'd recommend a good OC spray even over a Taser. OC is much more cost effective, and based on personal experience with both the hand held liquid spray cans, and the gaseous canisters, extremely effective and debilitating.
I've never been hit with an actual Taser, and have no desire to, either. Stun guns, I agree, are useless but damned if they don't sell.