Electroshock devices are compact, easy to use, and effective in critical situations. However, before buying, the question arises: where is it better to buy a stun gun for self—defense - in a specialized gun store or online?

WHERE TO BUY A TASER: IN A GUN STORE OR ONLINE?

Let's look at the pros and cons of each option for buying a stungun, since some of them are not obvious to a person who is not familiar with self-defense weapons.

A gun store, buying directly from the manufacturer or online stores? Pros and cons

Are you choosing between a gun store, a manufacturer's online store, and online stores to purchase a stun gun? Let's talk in detail about each option.

Buy a stun gun at a gun store

In a gun store, you don't just buy a stun gun, but you also get personal advice, the opportunity to look at different devices and choose the most convenient and suitable for you. The seller at the gun store can answer all your technical questions, share the experience of other customers, or tell you about the manufacturer of your chosen stungun model. But in specialty stores, prices are often higher due to the availability of specialized goods in stock and qualified personnel, as well as the cost of renting and maintaining a room, security, and so on. How wide is the selection of stunguns in a gun store? At first glance, it is not as wide as we would like, especially compared to online offers.

Buy a stun gun online

There seems to be a huge selection in online stores, with hundreds of different models of stun guns available in online store catalogs. It is very easy to compare prices and device specifications. But lack of experience and consultation with a specialist complicates decision-making, and there is always a risk of buying a useless device.

In fact, most of the stungun on the market, which have attractive high characteristics and cost 1-2 thousand rubles, are Chinese fakes that have nothing to do with non–lethal electroshock weapons. They do not have a certificate of conformity and warranty, do not comply with GOST for electroshock devices and are extremely ineffective for self-defense. You will also not be able to find the manufacturer's contacts.

For more information, see the blog section "PSEUDO STUNGUNS".

When choosing a stungun online, it is necessary to study in detail the information about the differences between Russian and Chinese devices, about the technical characteristics and capabilities of different stungun models and how to check whether it complies with GOST and the declared characteristics.

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So, the big assortment in online stores turns out to be illusory - when buying a taser online, it is important to sort out Chinese counterfeit, which is not actually an electroshock weapon for self–defense.

Having no idea about the difference between Chinese tasers and certified Russian-made stunguns, you may end up purchasing a fake stungun that will be completely useless for self-defense.

Buy a taser directly from the manufacturer

You should pay attention to the third option - specialized online stores of non-lethal weapons manufacturers and their showrooms. You will receive detailed technical advice from the manufacturer of the stungun and will be able to buy a stungun at a low price directly from them.

You can buy a stungun in Moscow at the OBERON-ALPHA showroom in Moscow (for more information, see CONTACTS).

If you are in another city or want to get advice before a personal visit, you can call any number from the CONTACTS section to get answers to any questions about electroshock self-defense weapons.