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The self defence iPhone case developed by US company Yellow Jacket LLC and represented by POD in Japan is currently available in physical stores and online (mail order/wholesale), but once this current stock runs out the case will cease to be available until the latest version is released for the iPhone 6 this December.
The Yellow Jacket iPhone 5/5S Case can be equipped as a regular smartphone case, but when the need arises it can also be used as a self defence tool by turning into a stun gun. Mr. Kamizono of POD discovered Yellow Jacket after hearing from a friend that his daughter had recently had an experience with harassment and had been afraid to go outside, so he wished that someone would come up with something to make his daughter feel a little safer. With so many terrible, absurd street attacks and other crimes these days, the Yellow Jacket 5/5S Case can help protect you in a moment of danger, and so it’s been approved for sale in Japan.
Stun gun dangers and the case’s safety
A stun gun can deliver a high voltage electric charge from its internal power supply, incapacitating a target when coming into contact with the electrodes by sending a huge shock to the nervous system. Even if not actually used, a stun gun can act as a deterrent, but there are also risks from the pain of the electric shock and heart attacks as well as the possibility of fainting from other reasons unrelated to the effects of direct electricity, so using one recklessly can be dangerous.
In movies and other media it looks like people faint when shocked, but with commercially available stun guns they mostly stop at the effect of immobilising the target. There’s also a fear of the devices being remodelled to provide an unapproved electrical output, but the Yellow Jacket case as has been approved for sale by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and has a mechanism to protect against accidental activation so it’s been developed with safety in mind.
Using a stun gun for self defence is not illegal in Japan but you can attract attention by showing off with one in your hand and there is a possibility that if you go too far you’ll be punished under the minor offences act.
Background
Extreme self defence goods from a country where self defence is a part of everyday life.
The developer of the Yellow Jacket had an unfortunate incident with someone brandishing a gun. Though he was otherwise unharmed, being faced with a gun left him with a degree of trauma. After thinking about something other than a knife or a gun that anyone could carry to protect themselves in a moment of danger, the solution was found in the form of the Yellow Jacket stun gun smartphone case.
Extreme bodyguard - special features and functionality
1. You can’t tell it’s a stun gun right away
2. The iPhone cover case and stun gun case are separable. The case functions as a protector and extra battery for your iPhone 5/5S but if the need arises the stun gun can also be used for self defence.
3. The iPhone case and stun gun case can be used independently
4. The stun gun case battery has a battery charging function and charges via USB
5. The rechargeable battery will provide one full charge for your iPhone
6. The back and sides protect your iPhone from shocks including falls
7. Protects against falls through the non-slip rubber surface and strap
8. The stun gun has an electrical discharge of around 950,000 volts and can incapacitate the target for around 2 minutes
9. The stun gun can be equipped safely thanks to its three-point safety mechanism preventing malfunction.
Use:
If you are attacked, deter your opponent by firing the stun gun in mid-air and protect yourself by moving to a more populated area. If you are followed, push the stun gun into the target and push the switch. The target will receive a severe shock to the nervous system rendering them incapacitated from the moment the current hits. You can use this period of time to protect yourself by escaping from the source of the danger.
The Yellow Jacket iPhone 5/5S case was not made with the intention of deliberately causing harm. It is intended to immobilise an attacker for a period of time (around 2 minutes) so that you can use that time to protect yourself by escaping to a safer place.
*The stun gun is not a toy. It is not intended to be used recreationally.*
*The best outcome is that you never need to use it, but the stun gun is intended first and foremost to be used as a deterrent before actually being discharged on an attacker.*
Full Specifications:
Name: Yellow Jacket iPhone 5/5S Case
Dimensions (approx.):
- iPhone 5/5S Case: 12.7 x 6.6 x 1.3 cm (excluding protruding parts)
- With Stun Gun Battery Case Equipped: 14.2 x 6.6 x 2.4 cm (excluding protruding parts)
Weight (approx.):
- iPhone 5/5S Case: 25g
- With Stun Gun Battery Case Equipped: 120g
Design and manufactured in the US
Price: 19,800 yen (21,384 yen including tax)
Accessories:
- Strap
- USB cable (for use with the stun gun battery)
- Headphone extension cord
Guarantee/Warranty:
- Guaranteed for 6 months
- Product liability insurance membership
Vendors: Online sales via official site, wholesale to retail stores
Not for sale to those under 18 years of age.
*Those over 18 years of age should not purchase a stun gun and allow it to be used by children under 18.*
Differences from model available in the US, Australia, and Canada
- Safety stickers, packaging, and user manual in Japanese
- Product liability insurance
- Six month guarantee
- Japanese user manual
Source: @Press
