As a manager or HR leader, protecting your employees is a top priority—especially in today’s unpredictable world. It’s natural to consider tools like stun guns to increase staff safety. On the surface, they seem like a simple, non-lethal solution.But here’s the reality: stun guns often fail when it matters most. Here’s what every company decision-maker needs to know before issuing them to employees.
Stun guns require direct contact with the attacker to work. That means your employee must let the threat get dangerously close—within arm’s reach—before they can even use the device. In real life, that’s a high-risk situation, not a safe one.
Violent encounters are fast, chaotic, and terrifying. Under stress, our fine motor skills shut down—making it incredibly hard to flick small switches, press hidden buttons, or find safety pins. Many stun guns require multiple steps to activate. In a panic, that’s just not realistic.
Stun guns run on batteries and circuit boards. Drop them once, and they may never work again. And if they fail during an attack, the consequences could be devastating. A true safety solution needs to be dependable, every time.
Stun guns rarely incapacitate. They cause discomfort—but attackers on drugs or fueled by adrenaline often don’t feel pain. Worse, pain can make some attackers more aggressive. Don’t assume the sight and sound of a spark will scare someone off. Real-world attackers aren’t easily intimidated.
If an attacker is stronger or more experienced—which is often the case—they can disarm your employee and turn the stun gun against them. In fact, closing the distance to use a stun gun increases this risk dramatically.
Training.
Reality-based training gives your staff mental, verbal, and physical tools they can use under pressure—regardless of strength, size, or experience. Our corporate self-defense courses focus on prevention, escape strategies, and real-life scenarios, not gimmicks or unreliable gadgets.
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