stun gun
noun
: a weapon designed to stun or immobilize (as by electric shock) rather than kill or injure the one affected
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There was a foot chase, and he was detained with help from a stun gun, according to the arrest report.
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Lisa J. Huriash, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2024
Barabas’ co-conspirators planned the home invasion, which included the research and creating a list of supplies needed, which included things like two-way radios, stun guns and imitation pistols.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2024
The company has claimed that many lives have already been saved by police firing stun guns at suspects instead of firearms and is quick to share studies showing stun guns are often safe.
—Lyndsay Winkley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2024
A little later, the sergeant said Bodden got up after being shot with the stun gun.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 30 May 2024
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Lisa J. Huriash, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2024
Barabas’ co-conspirators planned the home invasion, which included the research and creating a list of supplies needed, which included things like two-way radios, stun guns and imitation pistols.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2024
The company has claimed that many lives have already been saved by police firing stun guns at suspects instead of firearms and is quick to share studies showing stun guns are often safe.
—Lyndsay Winkley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2024
A little later, the sergeant said Bodden got up after being shot with the stun gun.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 30 May 2024
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“Stun gun.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stun%20gun. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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