Is the Viper Defender lethal ?
Stun devices are non-lethal and cause no
permanent damage.
How does the Viper Defender work ?
The
Viper Defender is a contact device.
When you press it against an
attacker, the electricity stored in
the unit is dumped into the
assailant's nervous & muscular
system. This short circuits the
signals from the brain disrupting
regular muscle function.
The Viper Defender uses off-the-shelf batteries (
three CR123 ) available at any local store. The
advanced circuitry includes multiple
transformers that boost the voltage
while reducing the amperage. This
current charges the capacitor
releasing it to the electrodes.
Will I get shocked when using the Viper
Defender ?
No. Even if the attacker is holding you
when your fire the device - the current will
not pass back to your body. It is fully
absorbed into the muscle tissue of the
assailant.
Will a stun device work on those under
the influence?
Yes! Stun devices are effective on
those under the influence of alcohol or
narcotics
Will a stun device work through clothing?
Yes ! Stun devices are effective even
through typical clothing.
Can a stun device be fired multiple
times?
Yes. With a new set of batteries a stun
device can be fired multiple times. This
makes a stun device an excellent choice for
defending yourself against multiple
assailants.
What is the pulsating crackle sound I
hear when firing the unit ?
The pulsating crackle -- which is a fearsome
deterrent -- is caused by the interaction of
electricity & air across the electrodes.
Remember that should you make full contact
with someone - all electricity will be
dumped directly into the assailant's muscle
tissue. You won't hear the sound in this
instance because all power is drawn directly
to the assailant.
Can a stun device cause a fire ?
The spark from a stun device can ignite some
flammable liquids, vapors and chemicals.
Will a stun device affect a pace-maker ?
The electrical output from Stun devices is
well below the levels required to cause
cardiac arrest, or to physically damage an
implantable cardiac device. A recent study
published in Pacing and Clinical
Electrophysiology (“PACE” a leading medical
journal) indicated that it takes over 15
times the electrical charge from the Viper
before ventricular fibrillation can occur,
even in subjects as low as 60 pounds body
weight. Further, a recent study of Stun
devices published by Defense Scientific and
Medical Laboratories, (Ministry of Defense
of the United Kingdom) found that “The
threshold peak current density for
generation of ventricular fibrillation for
the simulated M26 waveform was greater than
70-fold the modelled current density
predicted to occur at the heart during stun
discharge. In the case of the simulated
Viper waveform, the threshold peak current
density was greater than 240-fold the
modelled current density.” Further
validating a significant safety margin for
these devices.
Isn’t high voltage lethal ?
High voltage, in itself, is not dangerous.
One can receive a 25,000-volt shock of
static electricity from a doorknob on a dry
day without harm. The physiological effect
of electrical shock is determined by: the
current, its duration, and the power source
that produces the shock. The typical
household current of 220 volts is dangerous
because it can pump many amperes of current
throughout the body indefinitely. Remember
that the household wall outlet is connected
to massive power plants with virtually
unlimited power output capability. By
contrast, stun devices are powered by
contained lithium batteries with a defined
power source ( 3 x
9 volt power cells ). The key is high
voltage but LOW amperage which makes the
device non-lethal without permanent damage.
It delivers an unbelievable shock - but has
no long term impact.
What impact does a stun device have ?
1 sec startle assailant / pain / muscle
contraction / shock
2 sec muscle spasm / dazed state
3 sec + loss of balance & muscle control /
confusion / disorientation
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