A cattle prod, also called a stock prod or a hot stick, is a handheld device commonly used to make cattle or other livestock move by striking or poking them. An electric cattle prod is a stick with electrodes on the end which is used to make cattle move through a relatively high-voltage, low-current electric shock.

Can you use a cattle prod on a human?

Stun guns, shock batons and cattle prods are electric shock devices which can be used as weapons against the human body. Stun guns cause temporary incapacitation of the body whereas the other devices do not.

Is a cattle prod good for self defense?

A descendant of the cattle prod, the stun baton can be used to deter human threats as well as violent animals. They allow you a good level of distance, compared to a normal stun gun. Having one on your person can provide a greater level of safety.