OK, this may be a weird question, but I live in a remote area and like to hike in the backwoods - I'm also an animal lover - I'd hate to shoot a bear or any animal if it came at me. Is this stun gun strong enough to disable a bear or other wild animal...
600567
most definitely not! you have to be touching the person, if a bear is charging you the last thing your gonna be thinking is where is my stun gun... lol, and it isn't deadly to a human, bears have been known to still get a person after several real guns have tried to take it down. also if it did happen to work by some happening.... when you stop pressing the button the bear will be right there to finish what you started.... perhaps an extremely rapid tranquilizer dart gun is what you should invest in, i think they make then in both rifle and hand gun styles.
1743386
I have a can of bear spray and it is much bigger than this. When I was in bear country, I carried that big can AND a .44mag Ruger Alaskan with me. That said, if were being attacked by a bear, and all I had was this little can of Sabre, I'd sure use it! But if you are planning on going hiking in bear country, I'd get something specifically for bear.
1855373
I use the flashlight on this often because it is so bright and can be a determent for an attacker. It is very bright and can cause a blinding effect. I never have had to use the stun gun part but I do test it every once in a while and it is still strong. I have only had to charge it twice since I bought it over a year ago and it hold a good charge for a long time even after occasional use of the flashlight. I would recommend this because of both the brightness of the light and the length of the charge it holds. I also believe that just by the look of the metal prongs and the LOUD sound of the taser it could deter without actually having to use it. I hope this helps.
66871
Nope this pistol is too weak for that although it may scare or injure them. If you want to get rid of them you should use a CO2 powered pistol as it is more stronger and better
473447
this the same stuff that the l.a. police department use non large juiced up guys to stop them it is highest strength available on the market, ther is bear spray, but it is this this same stuff. if ytyou only have black bears where you recreate, this should be good to deter them. if they do charge start spraying at the head and upper torso. from 25 feet and keep spraying, this stuff wont put the bear down, if it doesnt stop the charge. and he makes contact, do not climb a tree they will climb up and continue the attack, and unless you want to jump, youre screwed. when you spot a bear nearby, you got to assume that he is a risk to charge. start waving your arms wildly and shout as loud as you can , try this the same stuff that the l.a. police department use non large juiced up guys to stop them it is highest strength available on the market, ther is bear spray, but it is this this same stuff. if ytyou only have black bears where you recreate, this should be good to deter them. if they do charge start spraying at the head and upper torso. from 25 feet and keep spraying, this stuff wont put the bear down, if it doesnt stop the charge. and he makes contact, do not climb a tree they will climb up and continue the attack, and unless you want to jump, youre screwed. when you spot a bear nearby,... » Read More this the same stuff that the l.a. police department use non large juiced up guys to stop them it is highest strength available on the market, ther is bear spray, but it is this this same stuff. if ytyou only have black bears where you recreate, this should be good to deter them. if they do charge start spraying at the head and upper torso. from 25 feet and keep spraying, this stuff wont put the bear down, if it doesnt stop the charge. and he makes contact, do not climb a tree they will climb up and continue the attack, and unless you want to jump, youre screwed. when you spot a bear nearby, you got to assume that he is a risk to charge. start waving your arms wildly and shout as loud as you can , try « Show Less
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I tend to agree with the others. This pistol shoots small plastic pellets and the velocity is quite low. It may be enough to annoy a raccoon and get them to leave you alone, but fussing at them with a stick would do just as well. I've not encountered a raccoon or similar critter that was any more eager to have a close encounter than I was. If it's a rabid animal, I certainly wouldn't trust my safety to this item, which is essentially a toy that shoots plastic BBs via a spring-loaded mechanism. As Alan Cranford says, there are other effective ways to handle critters short of a firearm, and it's not a bad idea to keep at least a .22LR around just in case. I tend to agree with the others. This pistol shoots small plastic pellets and the velocity is quite low. It may be enough to annoy a raccoon and get them to leave you alone, but fussing at them with a stick would do just as well. I've not encountered a raccoon or similar critter that was any more eager to have a close encounter than I was. If it's a rabid animal, I certainly wouldn't trust my safety to this item, which is essentially a toy that shoots plastic BBs via a spring-loaded mechanism. As Alan Cranford says, there are other effective ways to handle critters short of a firearm, and... » Read More I tend to agree with the others. This pistol shoots small plastic pellets and the velocity is quite low. It may be enough to annoy a raccoon and get them to leave you alone, but fussing at them with a stick would do just as well. I've not encountered a raccoon or similar critter that was any more eager to have a close encounter than I was. If it's a rabid animal, I certainly wouldn't trust my safety to this item, which is essentially a toy that shoots plastic BBs via a spring-loaded mechanism. As Alan Cranford says, there are other effective ways to handle critters short of a firearm, and it's not a bad idea to keep at least a .22LR around just in case. « Show Less
1743389
I think you can in a pinch, but I would rather get the actual bear spray. The potency of bear sprays is about 10x that of the "human" pepper sprays I believe. Not to mention the size difference, with bigger bear spray allowing you to create a larger cloud of mist that would hopefully deter the animal. So my advice: use the actual bear spray for that purpose. It is your life you're betting on.
1385936
no, you have to touch the person/animal with the end. You are thinking of the type of device the police use. It's not a stun gun; it's a taser
1826810
I use it to kill squirrels which are getting into my animal feed and eating my nuts and fruits. As a former hunter (I do not like getting up at the dark hours to sit in the cold and wait for something), I would say it would be able to take out either within a reasonable distance but long distance like a regular 22 rifle would find easy isn't within an air rifle's ability
2254483
Keep your gun and several mags in the bag with you... If your "quadriped" is a bear, you might be better off staying in the bag and staying quiet and still. The bear would likely ignore you after a few sniffs and snout pokes. Far better to let a bear get bored and wander off than to irritate it by shooting at it. Even if the bear decides to nip at you, the sleeping bag will offer some protection.
473449
I am not sure, but I do not think so. Bears are extremely strong and you'd need a shotgun to kill them or even harm them.Wolves have extremely good vision in the dark, so even though they are blinded they might still attack.Overall answer: I do not think this will work on wolves or bears, but on dogs or humans yes!
455859
Of course not. It produces far, far less voltage than the much more powerful 65,000 volt guns on the market that *actually* produce that kind of voltage. The miniscule amperage output, which BTW is the REAL measure of a stun gun's effectiveness, is so tiny that even if this thing actually did produce the advertised output voltage, it wouldn't matter.
2102296
Yes, it can take down Moose, Bear, and many other large game. Although you will need to buy different bolts. The 3 bolts that come with the crossbow are "dummies". You can barely take down small game with them.
1431193
I had this for long time now but to be honest I did not have the gut to try it on myself or test it on someone. You should know that sometimes when you want to stun, it does not work and needs some more presses to start stunning. It is not effective for self defense and might simply get your butt kicked with ur own stun for it not working at that moment :] the light tho is the strongest I have ever experienced with a flashlight that size. I always carry it in my backpack coz u never know if needed a stun, light, or break a glass with it one day..
383653
Simply, no. the trigger mechanism is very hard to engage without it setting itself off. It relies on friction between two small metal surfaces and it is very much like trying to remove one of the last of the "pick up sticks" - just when you think you got it - bang! Suggest that you get one of the larger one door versions. That is what I did. They have a flip back handle that is as easy to use as it sounds. I have caught racoons, possum, many squirrels, etc. just have to use the right bait.
514207
Stun guns are illegal in Chicago. We don't have many options of self defense here. Thanks Daley family!!
1957818
Unless you are Jackie Chan, don't plan on defending yourself from wild animals of any size (much less a mountain lion!) with a small knife. What you are looking for is a firearm if you want to defend against these large animals, the only other viable option would be Bear spray to be used as a deterrent. Knife fighting, even against a person, is a risky proposition at best.