Stun Tools
- Raven
- Sep 3
- 2 min read
RLSH are typically not interested in lethal weapons. Instead, the use of non-lethal tools is preferred. Stun tools are one item that is often considered. What are stun tools? What are the legalities of stun tools? Where can you find them online?
Left to Right: stun gun, taser, stun baton.
Stun Gun - A stun gun requires direct physical contact between the stun gun and assailant.
Taser - A taser is technically a type of stun gun, but it fires barbed hooks attached to lines to provide distance between user and assailant.
Stun Baton - A stun baton offers a number of defensive tactics since it operates as: club, stun gun end, and often features a light (flashlight, strobe, etc).
Left to right: Fake cellphone stun gun, stun umbrella, stun knuckles, stun cane.
Other Stun Tools
Stun Knuckles
Stun Flashlights
Disguised stun guns (looks like cellphone, key fob, etc)
Stun Canes/Umbrellas
Legalities
US
Rhode Island prohibit the ownership of stun tools of any kind. As of 01/01/2022, it is legal to own a stun gun in Hawaii provided the product is purchased locally in Hawaii and the purchaser attends a certified TASER training class.
States requiring a carry concealed permit to purchase and own stun tools are: Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, New Mexico, West Virginia and Wisconsin.
Stun knuckles and stun batons are prohibited in California.
UK
In the UK, stun guns are classified as prohibited weapons under the Firearms Act 1968, making it illegal for members of the public to possess, purchase, manufacture, sell, or transfer them without lawful authority.
Canada
In Canada, stun guns and tasers are classified as banned weapons under section 84(1) of the Criminal Code and its regulations.
Issues with Stun Tools
Compromising Health Issues - Stun tools can create issues if used on people with heart monitors and those who suffer frequent seizures.
Reduced Effectiveness - Stun tools are known to have reduced effectiveness when used on people who have been consuming alcohol and using drugs.
Poor Skills - If you do not practice with a stun tool, you will lack the proper skills to effectively use it.
Baton As Club - Stun batons can be used as a club, which could be regarded as assault unless only used as a defensive measure.
Online Resources
Leave your questions and comments below.
On an entire other note, if you are an RLSH, please take a moment to fill out this RLSH 2025 Demographics Survey. It's anonymous. Just looking to gather some general information to study (data analysis is just something I like to do). It will probably end up becoming an article in the future.
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