I apologize for bump an old topic…
1)The effectiveness of those cheap stun guns is that they do hurt like hell but without the arc of the spreading probes they will not have the spread to create a large arc of current so while they may cause pain your “shot placement ” is going to be much more important with a stun gun. Picture shooting paper targets with a single shotgun with a bayonet vs a knife and realize the limitations of each.
2) Having both been stun-gunned and taken the ride I will say that being stunned if it is not to the neck or over the heart then dropping the bad guy is almost impossible to do. a good 4-5 second bust on each vital spot for most attackers will not so much drop the target but take the fight out of an attacker. The myth of instant drop of any electronic device is movie magic but for control, through pain compliance, the stun guns are adequate for the propose. In According to State Laws, we cannot ship any Stun Guns or Tasers
to the following states; CT, HI, IL, MA, MI, NJ, NY, RI, or WI
I have a couple of this and bought them at $11 https://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-…ods/3222129011 each I gave them to my daughter who is out in college. It has good reviews and seems pretty powerful.
I don’t trust her yet to deploy mace or pepper spray properly yet… I need to spend time with her and practice !
1) In close-in quarters, pepper spray mist can affect the user as well if they did not have time to deploy the spray from a safe distance. Especially, if surprised and under duress…
2) User can scenario practice with the stun-gun Our 2023 Top Rated Taser Stun Guns for Your Safety - All About Shooting over and over again and then re-charge the unit via USB port.
Advantage of some pepper spray is that the attacker will have colored, hard to remove dye that can be later used to identify the offender.
I guess pepper spray for long distance engagement where the victim has enough time to safely prep and aim for the shot safely and Stun gun for in-close engagement!