The Many Faces of Stingers: Weapons and Tools for Painful and Debilitating Attacks

A stinger is a type of weapon or tool used to inject or deliver a painful or debilitating substance into an opponent. It can be used in various contexts, such as self-defense, hunting, or military operations.

There are different types of stingers, including:

1. Stun gun: A device that delivers an electric shock to incapacitate an opponent.
2. Taser: A device that fires barbed electrodes into an opponent's body to deliver a high-voltage shock.
3. Pepper spray: A substance made from oleoresin capsicum (OC) that causes intense irritation and discomfort.
4. Tear gas: A substance that causes tears, itching, and burning in the eyes and skin.
5. Stinger missile: A surface-to-air missile used to destroy aircraft or other aerial targets.

The term "stinger" can also refer to a person who is skilled at using such weapons or tools, or to a particularly painful or effective attack.