Are personal stun guns legal to own for self-protection in South Carolina?
A stun gun has to be in physical contact with the bad guy. You would have to shove the device against his body and discharge the stun. Then hold it for three to five seconds for it to have full effect. As a disabled senior, do you have the physical strength for that? A Taser, another stun device, can fire two metal barbs up to about 18 feet. But you have to get both barbs into the body, if one misses, no shock can be delivered. The device is only good for one or two shots. Your best bet is a aerosol can of 10% pepper spray. A two second spray will drop most people to their knees. It temporarily blinds and chokes the attacker, giving you time to get out of the area or call for help. If you miss you can fill the room with the spray and still disable your attacker (and yourself). The effects are temporary but effective. If you decide to get the pepper spray, get the type that sprays a stream rather then a spray. The stream is easy to see and direct to attackers face. If you can find the o
