What is a stun gun – How to Make Stun Gun

Summary of What is a stun gun – How to Make Stun Gun


An electroshock weapon, such as a stun gun, incapacitates individuals by disrupting muscle functions via electric shock. Conventional models operate like flashlights using 9-volt batteries to power a circuit with transformers, an oscillator, and a capacitor that charges electrodes to deliver high voltage at low amperage.

Parts used in the Stun Gun:

  • 9-volt batteries
  • Circuit board with electrical components
  • Transformers
  • Oscillator
  • Capacitor
  • Electrodes

What is Stun Gun

An electroshock weapon is an incapacitant weapon used for incapacitating a person by administering electric shock aimed at disrupting superficial muscle functions. One type is a conductive energy device (CED) fires projectiles that administer the shock through a thin, flexible wire. Other electroshock weapons such as stun guns, stun batons, and electroshock belts administer an electric shock by direct contact. A shockround is a piezo-electric tip for a projectile that generates and releases electric charge on impact.

What is Stun Gun
Conventional stun guns have a fairly simple design. They are about the size of a flashlight, and they work on ordinary 9-voltbatteries. The batteries supply electricity to a circuit consisting of various electrical components. The circuitry includes multipletransformers, components that boost the voltage in the circuit, typically to between 20,000 and 150,000 volts, and reduce the amperage. It also includes aoscillator, a component that fluctuates current to produce a specific pulse pattern of electricity. This current charges a capacitor. The capacitor builds up a charge, and releases it to the electrodes, the “business end” of the circuit.

How to Make Stun Gun

Under given is a simple schematic to create Stun Gun at home.

How to make stungun
How to make stungun – Schematic Click to Enlarge the Image

Quick Solutions to Questions related to Stun Gun:

  • How does a stun gun incapacitate a person?
    It administers an electric shock aimed at disrupting superficial muscle functions.
  • What type of batteries do conventional stun guns use?
    They work on ordinary 9-volt batteries.
  • Does the circuit increase or decrease voltage?
    The transformers boost the voltage typically between 20,000 and 150,000 volts.
  • What component fluctuates current to produce a pulse pattern?
    An oscillator is the component that fluctuates current to produce a specific pulse pattern.
  • Where does the stored charge get released?
    The capacitor releases its charge to the electrodes.
  • What are the electrodes referred to as in the text?
    They are described as the business end of the circuit.
  • Can a conductive energy device fire projectiles?
    Yes, one type of CED fires projectiles that administer shock through thin flexible wires.
  • What generates electric charge on impact for a shockround?
    A piezo-electric tip generates and releases electric charge on impact.

About The Author

Ibrar Ayyub

I am an experienced technical writer holding a Master's degree in computer science from BZU Multan, Pakistan University. With a background spanning various industries, particularly in home automation and engineering, I have honed my skills in crafting clear and concise content. Proficient in leveraging infographics and diagrams, I strive to simplify complex concepts for readers. My strength lies in thorough research and presenting information in a structured and logical format.

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