There some folks who absolutely need a big stun device-bouncers, security guards, bounty hunters et.al. They need a big stunner for intimidation to get the point across "don't mess with me." They will certainly do that.

For most people a small stun gun is what they want because they are easier to use and conceal making them the perfect women's self defense product. They all do pretty much the same thing-electrically stimulate the muscles to overwork so much that they have no energy left by depleting blood sugars.

This takes anywhere from 3-5 seconds depending on the power involved. They are on average 86 percent effective and may not work on assailants on drugs or who are drunk.

Here are some of the smallest stun devices out there are.

Hot Shot-This 975,000 volt powerhouse is only three inches long but packs a potent punch.

Talon Mini-This four inch, 80,000 volt stunner is one of smallest and one of the cheapest stun guns too. It is particularly popular with women

Runt-This stun device is four inches tall and has four versions in that tiny size. 350,000 volts, 650,000 volts, 950,000 volts and a rechargeable 950,000 volt version are all available.

Pretender- At four and one half inches tall this stun gun looks just like a camera cell phone which gives you the tactical advantage of surprise. It is one of the most popular and one of the most powerful too.

Cell Phone Stun -This is one of the most popular stun devices in the world and still one of the smallest at four and one half inches tall, less than two inches wide and only on inch thick. It is loaded with great features too.

These are the top five smallest stun tools available. Remember too that all you want out of any self defense product is time to get away and seek help in a dangerous situation. They all do that in spades.