Self Defense for Seniors May Be as Easy as Knowing Where to Buy Stun Guns

Senior citizens need to take measures to ensure they are protected on the streets as much, if not more, than anyone. There are many choices when considering how best to defend themselves but I think what works best is for seniors to secure some form of non-lethal self-defense weapon. Pepper spray, mace, Tasers, stun guns, kubotans, etc…, the list goes on and on but are all of these safe, effective or even practical? In the case of stun devices like your traditional stun gun i would say that they are extremely effective in stopping an attack but may not be safe and/or practical for just anyone and I think that senior citizens should use careful judgment before deciding to equip themselves with such a device. Stun guns, although extremely effective do come with an inherent level of danger as a result of that effectiveness.

I would recommend a stun device to almost any law abiding, responsible individual but with a few important caveats. For one, anyone considering carrying such a device should be in relatively good shape and obviously of sound mind. I say good shape because in the event of an actual attack one would need to be able to pull the stun gun out quickly and touch his or her attacker with the device as quickly as possible. I mean no offense here but if someone has been slowed to the point where this action might be hindered by physical limitations than that individual may want to consider alternative means of self-defense. I say sound mind because again if Father Time has taken a great deal of reaction time off of one’s natural reflexes this could prove to be fatal, or at the very least devastating, in the event of an attack. Also a stun gun is something that could be taken away from a stronger, faster attacker and used against its original user. Again, I say these things not to deter someone from using what I feel is one of the best options for self-defense, but to analyze all aspects of such a decision before deciding to proceed with the purchasing of a stun device.

I think one of the best ways to measure your readiness and ability to handle a stun gun is with the ‘Do I drive a car?’ test. The test is pretty self-explanatory and it is simply this, if you are able to drive a ton of steel around at 55 M.P.H. then I think you are capable of safely handling a stun device that weighs about as much as the rear view mirror. Unless of course you are one of those people that should have no right operating a motor vehicle but alas, I will save that for another post.

Stay Safe,

Puzek Security Systems



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