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Furthermore, compared to other techniques that not only inflict pain, but can also immobilize a person, such as certain empty hand techniques [i.e. Techniques to control a person without the use of any device or weapon], the infliction of immense pain can have the contrary effect and make a person even more violent and angry, thus being ineffective in terms of the desired result. In addition, the discharge of a PESW causes great pain, which should in any case not be treated merely as a negligible side effect, and which furthermore can also contribute to more serious effects on the health and life of a person – e.g. exacerbating an already dangerous state of emotional or mental agitation or distress. Called an electric pulse gun, it projects two thin cables at the end of which are placed two small metal spikes. These are the ones that deliver the electric shock when they come into contact with the skin of the targeted individual. Its use is widespread mainly gun electric shock in the Guardas Municipais (Municipal Guards), who receive professional training in the use of electro-conductive pistols.
