Depending on local jurisdictions and the rules set forth by individual employers, I believe almost all security guards should be equipped with Stun Master stun batons. Stun batons are extremely effective non-lethal self-defense weapons that may not be right for everyone, but they certainly seem to be ideal for security guards. Stun batons are noticeably larger than normal stun devices and even when closed they are still a little longer than a foot, 13 inches to be exact. Therefore, these devices will not be hidden in a very practical way, which means that most of the time they will be carried in a case and visible to anyone. Not so ideal for a pedestrian but certainly ideal for security guards. Security personnel must enforce peace and order and nothing says ‘play nice here’ like a stun baton strapped to your side.
These devices work in the same way as other stun devices, emitting a high voltage, 800,000 volts in this case, a low amperage electrical current that causes the assailant’s neurological pathways to be interrupted. That’s fancy talk for ‘making the assailant lose control over his own body, his muscles spasm and stop doing the bad thing he was doing’. The fact that these devices are low in amperage is what prevents them from taking your life and the high voltage is what makes them so amazingly effective in stopping even the most aggressive attackers.
When fully extended, these poles reach 21.5 inches and go right through clothing. The entire retractable metal portion of the baton becomes electrified, giving the user much more surface area to work with while subduing a bad guy. And if the bad guy tries to take the baton from a security guard, he’ll feel the full force of what 800,000 volts of justice can do. And he doesn’t need to worry about some bad guy getting caught touching the security guard because the current won’t go through. Truly an amazing piece of hardware, isn’t it?
What’s great about these devices is that they’re not just stun guns, but also a fully multi-function piece of equipment that comes with a built-in flashlight, perfect for security personnel working at night, and a 120-decibel alarm to help call others in. case of a problem arises. 120 decibels is about as loud as a rock concert, so unless the other security guards are post deaf, they should come running.
Last but not least, I will say this, a stun baton does not have to touch an attacker to be effective and let me explain what I mean with a hypothetical example. Let’s say a security guard at a warehouse sees a man walk in who he knows he shouldn’t be there. “Stop” you can say and let’s say now that the unauthorized intruder begins to approach the security guard with a menacing look on his face. Now the security guard can unsheathe his baton and give another “Stop!” If this doesn’t work, the security guard could extend the baton and fire a warning shot. The bright blue arc and extremely loud crackle of 800,000 volts is sure to make any intruder think twice before proceeding and if not, the security guard could further intimidate with a 120 decibel blast from the alarm. If the intruder still wants to play, he can be electrocuted and learn a valuable lesson.
Stay safe,
carl vouer
