# Stun gun questions

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stun-gun-questions/527125>\
**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [January 31, 2010, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stun-gun-questions/527125 "2010-01-31T17:28:44Z")\
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**Post date:** [January 31, 2010, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stun-gun-questions/527125/1 "2010-01-31T17:28:44Z")

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I am looking at buying a cell phone style stun gun and it appears there are two kinds: one with batteries ($24.99 - [http://www.thekrazykooljoint.com/Cell-Phone-Rechargeable-Stun-Gun-25-Million-Volts-cellphonesg.htm;jsessionid=08FF6BE257840DA914B27076AD1738DA.qscstrfrnt05](http://www.thekrazykooljoint.com/Cell-Phone-Rechargeable-Stun-Gun-25-Million-Volts-cellphonesg.htm;jsessionid=08FF6BE257840DA914B27076AD1738DA.qscstrfrnt05))

and one type that is powered by two lithium batteries ($79.99 - [http://www.beststungun.com/firestorm-cell-phone-stun-gun.html](http://www.beststungun.com/firestorm-cell-phone-stun-gun.html)). I am wondering what the advantages/disadvantages of rechargeable vs. battery are other than long run cost such as how long does a burst last from either one last before having to be recharged/replaced, etc. Do you get multiple blasts before you need to attend to power, etc.?

Does anyone have any experience with devices at all?