I finally got my Stun Cane! (now sold out)
https://www.canadaammo.com/product/d...gel-stun-cane/
Notwithstanding hassles with CanPar, this thing really is amazing. I honestly intended to test it out on myself when it arrived. I have no shame in admitting to being scared to do so now. I believe that the noise this thing makes is more intimidating than the "chunk-chunk" of loading a pump action shotgun. The videos on YouTube do not do this thing justice. (This may be because the manufacturer recently upped the amperage.)
Out of the box, with the battery's partial charge, it still gives off such a loud electric crackle that my dogs ran away! The smell of ozone is further proof that this thing is not a toy.
For now, I am uncertain on how to test it. The RCMP labs test non-lethal weapons on sides of pork. If there is no tissue damage, then the weapons are cleared for use.
I bet this thing will cook bacon.
There are some very aggressive raccoons that visit my neighbourhood every garbage day. Perhaps I will get a chance to test it.
Until then, I can say that this cane has got a decent handle and that the shaft is strong enough for use by a person who actually needs a can. ( I do, so I can say that.)
The safety switch is very easy to activate. Even when you just want the flashlight on, it is very easy to slide all the way to stun mode. The trigger button is also very easy to actuate. I do not own a firearm with a trigger pull that is even nearly this light. Care should be taken to avoid inadvertently triggering this cane.
That said, with the lack of fine motor skills suffered by any human operating in a fight or flight state, I can see it will be possible to use this as a weapon.
The cane is not sturdy enough to use as an impact weapon though. The mid part of the shaft looks like it will not survive much of a side load at all. Breaking the cane in half would destroy it. To me, this reads as a self defense tool that is used more like you are playing a game of tag than stick fighting. This is especially true in light of some recent reading. It indicates that momentary contact, while painful, will not incapacitate an attacker. A constant 2 to 5 second exposure is required.
In short, this looks like it has real potential as a equalizer for frail folks or those like reduced mobility. The element of surprise and careful application should see favourable results. After all, what mugger or animal expects this much fight out of someone so infirm as to be walking with a cane...
Canes in general are WAY underrated.
I look forward to adding to my meagre collection of canes.
Thanks Canada Ammo!
Originally Posted by BabySeal
