Law enforcement agencies around the world are encountering the illegal possession, sale and use of stun guns and other non lethal weapons in ever increasing numbers. When looking for a stun gun for sale, abiding by the law or going through sanctioned channels is not a high priority for this cross section of society.

Parolees don’t want to get caught with a weapon, even a non lethal one. It could be considered a violation of parole conditions. Others with criminal intent do not want to go through regular, legal channels, either. Although not classified as a regular firearm because stun guns do not require an explosion to be effective, they are still considered weapons.

In the case of TASERs, they are not considered firearms, either, due to the lack of gunpowder or other explosive, though there was an initial jockeying around period in their early days. These days, if you buy a TASER the weapon is registered in your name, as a regular firearm would be. Part of their reasoning is that when some TASERs are employed in an illegal fashion.

If you are looking to buy a stun gun, choose a reputable dealer, someone with a track record. Check out the manufacturer’s warranty. Find out what happens if you don’t like it or can’t keep it for some reason.

Don’t pick one just because it’s pretty and comes in pink. Find out how many volts the thing can deliver and how many bursts it has in reserve. Check out the safety features and if it has a disable pin.

In most cases, you get what you pay for. If you’re the penny-pinching sort, remember that your life – or someone else’s – could depend on the unit you have in your hand.