Liquid Charge
One of the newer stun weapons is the liquid stun gun. These devices
work the same way as Taser guns except they use a liquid stream to conduct
electricity rather than extended wires.
The gun is hooked up to a tank of highly conductive liquid,
typically a mixture of water, salt and various other conductive elements.
When you pull the trigger, electrical current travels from the gun, through
the liquid stream, to the attacker.
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Stun Belt
In addition to incapacitating violent
citizens out on the street, stun technology is also used to
subdue criminals behind bars. There are prisons around the
world that use stun-belt devices to keep their inmates in
line, and to intimidate them.
Stun belts are basically stun guns that are already
attached to potential offenders. Corrections officers carry a
remote-control unit that operates the stun weapon. If an
inmate becomes unruly, the officers activate the belt, which
applies a high-voltage charge to the inmate's kidneys.
While the inmate is stunned, officers may drag him back to
his cell.
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These guns have a longer firing range than Taser guns, and you can shoot
them many times in succession. They are generally more cumbersome than Taser
guns, however, because you need to cart the conductive liquid around.
High-powered guns work with vehicle-mounted water cannons, while portable
models typically include a water tank backpack. Many portable units use the
same sort of water pumping system as Super Soaker squirt
guns.
Today, stun weaponry is a rapidly growing field of invention. Law
enforcement and military forces need non-lethal weapons to subdue angry mobs
without racking up civilian casualties. Many citizens who are concerned for
their safety but aren't comfortable with firearms are seeking out reliable
"safe weapons." As this technology advances, the prospect of Star Trek-type
phasers doesn't seem so far-fetched. The teleporter,
however, is another story...
For more information on stun weapons and related topics, check out the
links on the next page.
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