Stun Devices

Stun Devices are electronic gadgets that put out a high-voltage shock of electricity. By merely touching a person with the tip of your stun gun, the attacker is "zapped" with an electric shock that puts his muscles into spasm and drains him of energy. This should immobilize him for several minutes, yet does the attacker no permanent damage. This should give you time to get away or to summon help.

The down side of stun devices is that you've got to be very close to the very person you consider a danger to you. 

Some stun guns are disguised to look like innocent objects, like a cellphone, for example. Other stun weapons may look like clubs or batons, such as the police use.

Stun batons can be used for hitting someone as well. They look more intimidating, and their length gives you a little more reach. What's that saying? "Reach out and touch someone today."

Not nice, for sure. But it's better than having them reach out and get you!