Stun guns are in a category of products called self-defense items that are non-lethal in nature. They provide an effective alternative to the deadly force of a firearm. Stun devices are popular for female self-defense because they provide a level of personal security for women who are targeted in every nine out of 10 crimes committed.

Stun devices and other self-defense items incapacitate an assailant for between 5 and 45 minutes, giving them time to escape a dangerous situation. All of these non-lethal self-defense items work in a variety of ways. Pepper sprays, for example, use the resin of a very hot pepper to cause pain and excessive tearing of the eyes. They are on average 85 to 90% effective.

Stun devices are portable products with two or more prongs on one end that deliver a non-lethal electrical shock to the assailant’s body, depleting all of its energy.

There are literally hundreds of stun devices on the market today. They all do the same thing and range in price from as low as $22 to $90. Here we compare two of the most popular stun guns; the barracuda and the dwarf. This way you can see the differences between the two and decide if one of them is better for you than the other.

The Runt stun gun stands 3 1/2 inches tall and has a safety switch that prevents accidental discharge. It comes with a free nylon holster and three free batteries to power the device. It has a lifetime guarantee and is a quality product manufactured by Stun Master, one of the most respected brands in stun weaponry. This stun device comes in four models: a 4.5 million-volt model that costs $53.95; a rechargeable version of this is available for $49.95; there is a 3.5 million volt version for $45.95 and a 2.5 million volt version for as little as $37.95.

The Barracuda stun gun has three models, all with a five-year warranty. The 3,000,000 volt version is $52.95, the 2,000,000 volt version is $49.95, and the 1.2 million volt version is $44.95. They all have rechargeable batteries with built-in wall chargers. It has a red LED light that turns on when the stun gun is turned on. All feature the wrist strap deactivation pin. It comes with a nylon fabric sheath and a belt loop.

That’s a rundown of the features of two of the most popular stun guns on the market today. Both are effective for female self-defense to improve your personal safety. I’ll let you decide which one you think is a better value for self-defense.