First Study To Test Real-world Effects Of Stun Gun Use Raises Questions About Safety

Monday, January 26, 2009 - 11:08 in Health & Medicine

The rate of sudden deaths increased six-fold in the first year that California law enforcement agencies deployed the use of stun guns, according to a new study. Findings also showed a two-fold increase in the rate of firearm-related deaths during the same time period.

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