stun baton

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Definition

Noun: A handheld electroshock weapon designed to incapacitate a person temporarily by administering a high-voltage, low-current electrical discharge. It is typically shaped like a baton or club and is intended for use in law enforcement, security, or self-defense to subdue a target without causing permanent injury.

Usage

The term "stun baton" refers specifically to the weapon itself. It is used to describe the device in contexts of equipment, defense, or security operations.

Examples
  • The security guard carried a stun baton as a non-lethal deterrent.
  • Police departments may issue stun batons to officers as an alternative to firearms in certain situations.
  • The prototype for the new stun baton features a longer reach and a more reliable charge.
Advanced Usage
  • "to deploy a stun baton": To activate and use the weapon.
    • The officer had to deploy her stun baton to control the aggressive individual.
  • "stun baton probe": Refers to the electrodes at the end of the device that make contact to deliver the shock.
    • The stun baton probes must contact the target's body or clothing to be effective.
Variants and Related Words
  • Conducted Energy Weapon (CEW): The broader technical category for devices like stun batons and stun guns.
  • Taser®: A brand name for a specific type of conducted energy weapon that fires projectile probes; often used colloquially but is distinct from a handheld stun baton.
  • Stun gun: A similar electroshock weapon, but typically smaller and not shaped like a baton.
Synonyms
  • Electroshock weapon
  • Conductive energy device (CED)
  • Non-lethal incapacitant (broader category)
Related Phrases
  • To be subdued with a stun baton: To be brought under control through the use of this weapon.
    • The suspect was subdued with a stun baton after refusing to comply.
  • Stun baton charge: Can refer to the electrical charge it delivers or the device's battery level.
    • The stun baton delivered a 50,000-volt charge.
    • Remember to check the stun baton's charge before your patrol.
Noun
  1. a weapon designed to disable a victim temporarily by delivering a nonlethal high-voltage electric shock

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