By combining extended reach with extra long contact strips, the stun baton is more effective and extremely safe for the user.

When you pull the trigger, sparks instantly arc between the two electrodes of the baton, and this emits a very loud and intimidating crackling sound.

If you ever have to use a baton in a confrontation, an attacker will definitely think twice when they see and hear that 300,000 to 500,000 volts of raw power in your hand.

Stun batons come with two metal contact strips that extend upwards, six inches from the tip of the baton. These strips become electrified when the baton is discharged, and they’ll prevent an attacker from grabbing it out of your hand.

Most stun batons also come with a wrist strap, to insure that you don’t lose your grip on your baton. This is an extremely useful feature and gives the owner added confidence when using the stun baton.

The stun baton is powered by two, 9 volt standard alkaline batteries, which last for approximately 1.5 years

The stun baton uses a high voltage, low amperage discharge to override the body’s nervous system. An attacker feels immediate pain and may even become immobilized when hit with a burst from a stun baton, depending on where and for how long they were stunned.

The best target areas for stun baton applications are just below the right and left shoulders.  Also, right below the rib cage on the right or left side. These target areas seem to result in a more effective result.

The best part about a stun baton as I’ve discussed in the past, is that it keeps it’s user out of the grappling range and that is a huge advantage to have over any opponent. 

They are also great for protection against dangerous dogs and will allow you to shock them, if they attack, from a distance, with pinpoint accuracy, while remaining at a safer distance.  Not nearly as close as a regular stun gun, to the dog’s business end – those sharp teeth!