500kv Stun Baton (SM-500SB)

Useful Facts about the 500 kV Stun Baton

Stun batons, such as the 500 kV , are legal in a number of states; nonetheless, consumers need to check in with their local law enforcement agencies to ensure that the device may be carried where they live.

• Stun baton releases 500,000 volts that come from two nine volt batteries.
• 20 inches long
• This stun baton is equipped with a safety switch that prevents accidental discharges; moreover, it can be easily gripped with the help of a specially designed handle that makes using this self protection devise convenient.
• A wrist strap keeps the stun baton securely on the owner's wrist; separating the baton from the strap disables the weapon.

To understand the true power of the 500 kV stun baton, it is important to understand the basic mode of operation germane to these devices. Stun batons operate by releasing a powerful electric charge into the person that is touched by its tip. In this manner the stun baton and the stun gun work the same way. They differ in that the stun gun requires much closer contact with an assailant, while the stun baton allows for more distance.

When a would-be victim is attacked and applies the tip of the 500 kV stun baton to the assailant, 500,000 volts travel through the attacker's body. This interrupts the electrically accomplished communication the brain has with the muscles, leading to an immediate inability to walk, stand, and of course continue on with the assault. It is the perfect non lethal means of ending an assault and temporarily disabling the assailant.

Because of the wrist strap that prevents anyone from using the 500 kV stun baton if the device is not firmly attached to it, this self protection device cannot be used against its owner.

Consumers must remember to keep the two nine volt batteries charged to keep the 500 kV stun baton in perfect working condition at all times. Some experts suggest the use of rechargeable batteries to periodically recharge the device; others believe that changing regular batteries on the same schedule as is being used for smoke detectors is advisable.