Stun guns and other electro-shock weapons are never allowed in carry-on luggage. In addition, they must be transported in checked baggage in such a manner that the device is inoperable from accidental discharge. Civil penalties for stun guns start at $350 and can go up to $2,050.

Best stun guns

• Vipertek VTS-989: Best overall.
• Vipertek VTS-880: Budget pick.
• Vipertek VTS-195: Best tactical flashlight.
• Sabre Self-Defense Kit: Best combo pack.
• TASER Pulse+: Best range.

Stun guns will work through clothing just fine! As long as the prongs are pressed firmly against the attacker, the electricity will pass through the clothing into the muscles. Myth # 2: If the assailant is touching you when shocked, you will feel the shock too.

Their comments illustrate an unmistakable truth: Tasers are painful. People shocked by them often call the experience the most painful of their lives. “Every inch of your body is going through excruciating pain,” said Bryan in a court deposition.

Each dart must strike within an inch or so of the skin — or better yet, penetrate it — to create a complete electrical circuit. If someone is wearing a heavy coat or loose clothing, the electricity may not arc into the body enough to lock up muscles.

Axon currently has three models of TASER conducted electrical weapons (CEWs) available for law enforcement use. The TASER X2 device is a two-shot TASER CEW with a warning arc and dual lasers. The TASER X26P device is a single-shot TASER CEW that is the smallest, most compact SMART WEAPON of all three AXON models.

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The law enforcement technology company, previously known as Taser, has a major presence in Seattle and is headquartered in Arizona. The LTE-connected cameras start at $699, with additional costs for the Aware software that powers live-streaming. Axon first unveiled the cameras at a police conference in Orlando in 2018.

The purchase cost per camera is approximately $189. Camera maintenance and video storage are bundled together for a per-camera cost of $739.