Choosing a self-defense weapon is always a relevant problem, and one of the popular options is a flashlight stungun. However, not everyone understands that the quality and efficiency of such device are directly related to its cost. In this article, we will explain why you should not cut costs when buying a self-defense weapon and will explain how to choose a good device for self-defense.

Why you shouldn't buy cheap Chinese flashlights: using the example of the FOX M11 Black flashlight stungun

Cheap stunguns often do not meet the stated characteristics. The discharge power claimed by the manufacturer may be significantly lower than the real one, which makes the device ineffective when used.

In addition, such stunguns can be dangerous for the user himself, since their design may be of poor quality and cause a short circuit or other malfunctions. High-quality electroshock devices usually have a more reliable design and are made of durable materials, which ensures their reliability and safety in use. 

To protect yourself and choose a reliable stun gun for self-defense, you should pay attention to devices that are certified and that meet quality standards. Such stun guns are more expensive, but they guarantee your safety and effectiveness in case of self-defense.

What's wrong with the FOX M11 Black stungun?

Analysis of the characteristics of the FOX M11 Black stun gun

The following characteristics are listed in online stores:

• Discharge voltage – according to various sites - 30,000,000, 38,000,000 or 58,000,000 Volts;
• Discharge frequency - 600 Hz;
• Thickness of penetrated clothing - 60 mm;
• Time of recovery from the shock state - 60 minutes;
• Flashlight power - 150 W;
• Flashlight range - 300 meters;
• Overall dimensions - 150x25x25 mm;
• Class - DELUXE;
• Special attachment for wearing on a belt;
• Ultra-modern Ni-MH battery;
• Protection against dogs at a distance of 60 meters.

Package contents:

• Stungun;
• Belt clip (attachment for wearing on a belt);
• Charger.

Let's analyze these characteristics:

1) Discharge voltage 38,000,000 Volts.

A discharge voltage of 38 million volts cannot be achieved by taking measurements in accordance with GOST R 50940-96. The maximum permissible discharge voltage for first-class electroshock devices is 90 thousand volts.

2) Class: DELUXE. According to GOST (government standard), electroshock devices can have 1, 2, 3 Efficiency class. Names such as Deluxe, paralyser, etc. are just a marketing tool that does not describe the real parameters of the device.

3) The spark generation frequency - 600 Hz. The Fox stungun uses a low-frequency electroshock discharger (at a spark generation frequency of 600 Hz, single discharges would not be heard). This means that the stungun can cause short-term pain reaction, but not paralyzing effect.

4) The thickness of clothing penetration is the biggest distance from the working electrodes of the device to the target for delivering electroshock discharge. This parameter depends on the distance between the control electrodes (an idle discharge passes between them). This parameter for any stun gun is two times less than the distance between the control electrodes. As you can see in the photo, the Fox stungun has two semicircular electrodes. An idle discharge passes between them (along the shortest path). The diameter of the head part of the stungun is 25 mm, which means that the real thickness of clothing that the discharge can penetrate is only a few millimeters.

5) Protection from dogs at a distance of 60 meters – at this distance, the sound of the discharge is heard faintly, and it will not scare the dog away, neither is this necessary. Even cheap stun guns are effective for scaring off dogs with the sound of a discharge, but for this you need to be at a distance of 1-2 meters from the animal.

6) Ultramodern Ni-MH battery – nickel-metal hydride battery is cheap (about 200 rubles at retail), but it cannot provide a powerful electric discharge sufficient to neutralize an aggressive person or animal. Class 1 stun guns use lithium polymer (LiPol) batteries, and their cost, as well as efficiency, is several times higher than Ni-MH batteries.

7) The range of the flashlight is 300 meters, the power of the flashlight is 150 watts. Obviously, a small flashlight (its operation can also be viewed on the video) will not even be noticeable at a distance of 300 meters, and 150 watts is the power of street lamps and big spotlights.

8) Belt clip. Separately, it is worth commenting on the belt clip, which is designed to carry a stun gun on a belt. Its design is extremely unreliable, looks like a clip on a writing pen and raises doubts that the taser will be able to stay on the belt on the clip.

The fact that the parameters of this stungun are extremely overstated is understandable even to a user who isn`t familiar with the topic. Protection from dogs at 60 meters distance, the range of the flashlight being 300 meters is an indicator of how true the other characteristics are.

CONCLUSIONS

We recommend contacting reliable manufacturers of electroshock weapons. For self-defense you should choose a powerful centified electroshock device from a manufacturer that provides warranty and post-warranty service. With a budget of 11 thousand rubles or more, you will be able to purchase a powerful first-class stunguns made in Russia.

You can evaluate the effectiveness and safety of stunguns by reading customer reviews and expert reviews.