Post by ogeezer on Aug 31, 2007 11:26:41 GMT -6
well, maybe not in the sense that Maniac is trained to do OR gunowners mite consider, but here's a homemade device that will definitely get the attention of would-be attackers -- the Stun Gun, straight out of Ogeezer's workshop
Items you'll need for this device include:
- Soldering Iron
- Copper wire
- Electrical tape
- Disposable Camera - (prehaps free from anywhere film is developed)
Tear the camera apart. Don't worry about breaking it (it was free!!), all you need is the circuit.
Salvaging the circuit board, capacitor, and metallic prong assembly.
Stick the battery from the camera in the back of the circuit (Get the polarity right). You might want to use electrical tape to secure it because it tends to fall out. Then hold the button for a few seconds. You should hear a high-pitched whine. When the whine stops your capacitor is charged.
It's a good idea to charge the defensive weapon before traveling thru places where attackers mite be, like carried in hand, at side.
Then if attacked, touching the two metal prongs against attacker will stun him/her, permitting self to escape quickly. Here's a hint to the wise: Stay clear of all the metal parts when the battery is in, or when it is charged. You might even want to electrical tape over all but the capacitor contacts, to eliminate being stung yourself which is what I did after zapping self.
I tested this device, letting my son zap me with it -- didn't have the full power of the police models used to subdue people but was definetely of equal stun capability of a cattle prod, and a whole lot less expensive.
Items you'll need for this device include:
- Soldering Iron
- Copper wire
- Electrical tape
- Disposable Camera - (prehaps free from anywhere film is developed)
Tear the camera apart. Don't worry about breaking it (it was free!!), all you need is the circuit.
Salvaging the circuit board, capacitor, and metallic prong assembly.
Stick the battery from the camera in the back of the circuit (Get the polarity right). You might want to use electrical tape to secure it because it tends to fall out. Then hold the button for a few seconds. You should hear a high-pitched whine. When the whine stops your capacitor is charged.
It's a good idea to charge the defensive weapon before traveling thru places where attackers mite be, like carried in hand, at side.
Then if attacked, touching the two metal prongs against attacker will stun him/her, permitting self to escape quickly. Here's a hint to the wise: Stay clear of all the metal parts when the battery is in, or when it is charged. You might even want to electrical tape over all but the capacitor contacts, to eliminate being stung yourself which is what I did after zapping self.
I tested this device, letting my son zap me with it -- didn't have the full power of the police models used to subdue people but was definetely of equal stun capability of a cattle prod, and a whole lot less expensive.