How useful is a stun gun for women in a self defense scenario:

Well, stun guns are handy self defense weapons commonly used by women. They are hand held electronic devices used for deterring attackers by means of a high voltage burst of electricity.

Is it safe to use stun guns:

If you are using a standard model commercial stun gun, then you can only immobilize an assailant for up to several minutes and you won’t cause any permanent damage to an attacker.

Alternatives other than stun guns:

There are a wide variety of pepper sprays that can be substituted for stun guns. People believe that the disadvantage of using pepper spray is that the windy conditions can adversely impact it’s use as a solid self defense deterrent. My opinion is that at point blank range, it’s better than nothing and even more effective than a stun gun because it can be used without physical contact with an attacker.

In addition, there are a wide variety of delivery systems, so if the wind issue bothers you, simply pick up a model that has “stream delivery” or a gel and you’ll not have a worry about possibly getting any on yourself.

Is it legal for a woman to “conceal carry” Pepper Spray or Mace:

In most cases the answer is yes!  Some States or Cities like New York require that you purchase pepper spray from a licensed firearms dealer or a licensed Pharmacist, but in almost all of the 50 States, that is an exception. 99% of jurisdictions allow the carrying and use of pepper spray or Mace.

Pepper spray is non-lethal and the effects are dramatic but only temporary.  This allows you to escape and avoid an attacker, thief or rapist, temporarily.

So, in other words, a woman can own pepper spray and use it if she is getting mugged, as long as long as she buys it from a “licensed dealer” in NY state (check laws where you reside).

So, to condense this even further, I advocate that women have a stun gun or preferably a canister of pepper spray or Mace to ward of attackers and possibly save themselves from all sorts of attacks. They are so affordable that a lady can easily afford to own both deterrents.  If the weather conditions worry you, then be sure to choose a stream or gel delivery system.