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Alternative Self Defense Tools: Yellow Jacket iPhone Case

Alternative Self Defense Tools: Yellow Jacket iPhone Case - TheArmsGuide.com

May 2, 2017 by Kevin 6 Comments

We’ve discussed a few alternative self defense tools before, but here’s a particularly interesting option: the Yellow Jacket iPhone case.

Disclaimer: The Arms Guide is not a source of legal counsel. If you have questions about the laws regarding electroshock self defense tools in your state (or county), contact a legal professional.

Baton Rouge-based Yellow Jacket has developed a cleverly concealed stun gun that doubles as a smartphone case. Some of you maybe be reminded of another Louisiana based company of similar name, but nope, Red Jacket Firearms, the company featured in Discovery’s Sons of Guns television show, is not related.

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At first glance, the Yellow Jacket iPhone case resembles any other protective phone case, until the probes are revealed. Image courtesy of yellowjacketcase.com

Flipping the protective cover off of the top of the case reveals two sharp probes. Once activiated (via a single button press on the side of the case), 0.8mA of current (at 650k volts) flows between the probes, which delivers a sharp shock to an attacker. (It may be interesting to note that Yellow Jacket plans to release a law enforcement grade option in February 2014 with 2-3x the voltage, and twice the amperage.)

Yellow Jacket’s goal, as stated in their FAQ section, with this case was not necessarily to deliver one of the most powerful stun guns on the market, but rather to provide an inconspicuous tool that could “create separation,” giving the victim the potential opportunity to escape their attacker. Note, the Yellow Jacket case operates as a stun gun, not a TASER. That is to say, it delivers an uncomfortable (but non-fatal) electric shock on contact. The TASER projects barbs connected to wires (15ft in the C2 unit) and is designed to incapacitate an assailant by mimicking the signal that the brain uses to control muscles. For the full review on a TASER unit, read here.

In addition to the painful sting the Yellow Jacket case delivers, the unit also serves to effectively double the phone’s battery life. Yellow Jacket currently offers their product for the iPhone 4/4S in black, pink, white, yellow, and red, but they are expanding to offer iPhone 5 and Galaxy 4S cases, as well. The cases themselves are made of hard plastic, which also serve to help protect the phone from damage. The present models are currently running for just under $100 (their MSRP is $99, but I’ve seen them go for a few dollars less online, if you’re willing to look around a bit).

I’m one of the few unfortunate (or fortunate, depending on your perspective) souls unpossessing of a smartphone, but for those of you who do have one, what do you think of Yellow Jacket’s alternative self defense tool option?

Featured image courtesy of yellowjacketcase.com

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Kevin Kevin is an avid hunter and military history enthusiast. He participates in WWII reenactments every year and boasts a large antique firearms collection. The Winchester 1873 and Colt M1911 are two of his favorites. Kevin enjoys researching the best products on the market to keep The Arms Guide reader up to date and informed.

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Comments

  1. Avatar for KevinZ0mb3hHunt3r says

    December 3, 2013 at 7:11 pm

    I’m in the game ballpark. I don’t use Cellular phones at all. I used to, but I noticed that I was always looking at it, and I noticed that others and I would always be staring at our phones during movies. It was like I was bound in chains. Neat device, Odd name since there is Red Jacket Firearms in Baton Rouge, I suspect it’s a play on names 🙂 (joking)

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  2. Avatar for KevinEricKmiecik says

    December 3, 2013 at 7:16 pm

    I think it’s a great and creative option for self-defense.And, well written article, as always Dest.

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  3. Avatar for KevinsNw9 says

    December 3, 2013 at 7:39 pm

    Stunning article. Couldn’t resist, sorry.

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  4. Avatar for Kevinristin59 says

    December 3, 2013 at 8:00 pm

    It’s a non threatening self defense weapon, some perp won’t know what hit him, if it saves you its well worth it

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  5. Avatar for Kevinpeter3101 says

    December 4, 2013 at 6:28 am

    I think if it also worked when you went over your minutes then they would have a winner

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  6. Avatar for KevinTimU says

    December 4, 2013 at 10:02 am

    This looks like a great option for the college student on campus who has been stripped of their rights to bear firearms by liberal educators.  What better place to hide a weapon on campus when everyone expects you to have a smartphone?

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