Stun Guns

Do you feel the need to protect yourself in the event of an attack? Live in a country where stun–guns and most other weapons are banned? Then this page might be for you. It discusses the construction of an electronic shocking device called a stun–gun. It’s nonlethal according to the companies who make them commercially, and it is fairly easy and cheap to build. This page is really for people who already have experience with electronics, or those who wish to learn. Having said that, you don’t need to know how it works (although it helps with trouble shooting), and … Continue Reading

The whole point of this project is that the device can be constructed easily, with readily available components. There is no need to buy miniture high voltage transformers, that are difficult (or impossible) to get hold of. All the components can be sourced from junked consumer goods (although the UJT, SCR and enamelled copper wire would be easier to buy than find). Unlike the previous design, the high voltage capacitor used can be easily sourced from an old TV if a few modifications are made.

You don’t have to be an electronic hobbyist to build this circuit if you’re patient and … Continue Reading

This illustrated guide will show you how to convert a camera flash to a Stun Gun.

Complete, improvised stungun building guide. Includes comprehensive componest listing and schematic.

A standard stun gun works fairly simply using two 9V batteries to develop the voltage across the two electrodes. The batteries are the source of electricity for the circuit inside the stun gun. The circuit contains many different elements including transformers which serve to amplify the voltage in the circuit while reducing the amperage. In addition, oscillators create a pulse which in turn charges up the capacitors. The charged capacitors are what deliver the shock to the person by delivering it to the electrodes.

This revealing document covers all aspects of stunguns operation, history and different types of Stun Guns.

This stun gun is powered by a 9V battery. The transformer steps up the voltage to about 1800V (but with very low current). A 555 timer IC is used to generate a high–frequency output.

This document includes a high resolution schematic.