Comtemporary Science Research (Term 3)`

For this term, I would be researching about stun guns. Stun guns, also known as electroshock weapons, is a weapon designed to immobilize someone by disrupting superficial muscle functions. One type of stun gun is the conductive energy device (CED), an electroshock gun popularly known by the brand name "Taser".

Electroshock weapon technology uses a non-permanent high-voltage low-current electrical discharge to override the body's muscle-triggering mechanisms. The recipient is immobilized through two probes being fired out. He will feel pain and it is reported that applying it in sensitive areas is more painful. In the past, as there was no automatic stop to stun guns, many officers has used it again and again, resulting in the suspects' death and injuries. A person getting hit by a stun gun repeatedly would feel daze and will lead to medical risks such as cumulative exhaustion and breathing impairment.

Stun guns are being used by the Singapore Police Force today. On one incident, a man threatened two policeman and lunged at them with a pole. The policemen, fortunately, were able to subdue him using a stun gun. Stun guns, if used correctly, provides a non-lethal alternative to firearms. It safely and easily immobilizes a subject without resulting in unnecessary deaths and injuries.