Unfortunately, none of us are immune from hooligan attacks in a poorly lit gateway or a dark alley. How to stop the brazen youngsters, encroaching on your wallet or mobile phone? A very effective option is the use of an electric shock.
The advantage of this weapon is its non-lethal effect. Electroshocker does not cause injuries and, moreover, is not able to deprive the attacker of life. This means that you will not have to bear criminal responsibility for exceeding the permissible limits of defense. At the same time, such an instrument works quite "convincingly", stopping the abuser and giving you the opportunity to hide.
The most difficult thing is to choose the right electric shocker. Because of the popularity of this remedy, the market is flooded with fakes, which can only make hooligans laugh. Make sure the quality of the product before purchase is not possible.
It's unlikely that Gopnik from the nearby street will graciously allow you to check on them the models you like. To avoid an error before buying an electric shock, read the instructions below.
Step 1: Close contact or "acquaintance" at a distance?
Most models of electric shocks perform current shock when in contact with the skin or clothing of a person. But if you are a fragile girl or a man in a lightweight weight category, applying such a device will not be easy. Fortunately, electroshockers are also remote. No, it has not learned to throw lightning yet. Instead, he shoots two pointed harpoon-electrodes that pierce the enemy's clothing and are tightly stuck in it. The current to the electrodes is transmitted through thin wires of high-strength alloy.
The range of this system is quite decent - up to 4.5 m. After the shot, you do not remain unarmed, an electric shooter can be used, like any contact. For the shot, the electric shock must be pre-charged with a special cartridge, called the electric discharge unit( BTE).Blocks BTER are sold separately in the form of packages of five or more pieces.
Among the Russian manufacturers shooting electric shockers only company "Mart" produces. Her shockers, in addition to electric shock, can present another unexpected surprise to the attackers. If you charge the electric shock with the signal cartridge( CS) in addition to the BTE, the shot will be accompanied by a bright flash and a loud popping of the electrodes. Such imitation of a shot from a firearm acts disconcertingly on attackers and simultaneously attracts attention of passers-by and police.
Step 2: my favorite size
If we talk about the form factor of electric shocks( by analogy with computer devices), they can be divided into rectangular different sizes and shaped like batons. The latter are very convenient to use, but they differ in their weight and size. For a small handbag it is better to buy an electric shaker, which has a rectangular shape and a small size. Moreover, compact dimensions do not affect the power of the device at all.
All electric shockers for self-defense of civilians, regardless of size and shape, can have a maximum permissible power of 3 watts. This parameter is regulated at the legislative level. Employees in subdivisions of the Ministry of Internal Affairs are allowed to have electric shockers with a power of up to 10 W.
Step 3: Battery or battery?
Depending on the model, the discharge source of the electric shock may be either a battery or several batteries. Both types have both advantages and disadvantages. To decide which electroshocker to choose, read the following description.
rechargeable electric shock. Generally speaking, battery-operated shockers have more power. But this difference is so meager that it has absolutely no practical value. Even the most efficient electric shock can work equally well from any type of power source.
Convenience of shockers with batteries is that their owner does not need to worry about batteries. The battery needs to be recharged about once a year or after each use. The charge of the battery needs to be replenished in a timely manner, your combat readiness and the battery life depend on it. The disadvantages of battery sources are as follows:
- , first, it takes time to charge the battery, it will take about 8 hours. Agree, you can insert the batteries much faster;
- secondly, any battery sooner or later loses its properties due to aging and keeps the charge getting worse and worse. But after all, it does not appear outwardly, so at the very right moment your shocker can present a "surprise" to you already, squeezing only a weak spark toward the enemy. Check periodically the state of the battery is unlikely to happen, unless you get some guinea pigs somewhere.
ElectroShock on batteries
The mentioned lack of battery devices is completely absent in "battery" devices. Batteries should be changed every 12-18 months. At the same time, you will always be sure of the reliability of your electric shock. The battery charge lasts for 20 digits lasting 3 seconds.
This discharge is enough to cause the attacker a strong pain shock and partial restriction of his muscular activity for a while. Recall that the most powerful electric shock is able to generate an electrical discharge within 5 seconds. Such a shock causes a loss of consciousness.
Step 4: choose the manufacturer
A quality electric shock is a guarantee of your safety. Do not buy such a device in questionable kind of stalls or tents, even if the seller is afraid that he offers you the best electric shock in the world and is ready to give it for half the price. Address only to specialized weapons shops, where you can show all the necessary documentation. Here is a list of manufacturers that are trustworthy:
- LLC "Thunder";
- of SPE "Mart";
- CJSC Oberon;
- JSC "Research Institute of Steel";
- "NGO of Special Materials".
Be sure to ask the seller for a copy of the quality certificate for the shocker. By carrying this device with you, you must carry a certificate with you. This is in case you are interested in a police patrol. The law instructs the police to remove uncertified electric shock.
A small tip that will help you distinguish a fake from this certified product: in the passport for forgery, scammers often indicate sky-high voltage and power. Remember: the maximum allowable voltage for civil-purpose electric shocks is 90 kV, power - no more than 3 watts. If the values indicated in the passport of the device exceed these limits, you are fooled.
In conclusion - another useful tip: choose a shocker with a reliable fuse. Very few people during the attack remain calm and able to reason. In a state of affect, you will not be cautious and your weapon, which does not have a reliable fuse, can turn against you.
