Non Lethal Weapons For Self Defense

The world we live in can be very violent.It is impossible to watch the nightly news without there being some sad story of  an  innocent person being the victim of violent crime. How can you prevent it from happening  to you?
Most states allow non felons to keep a licensed firearm in their home, but can you honestly say that you are capable of using deadly force.
If you have to think about it the answer is no. The taking of a life is a horrible thing to have to do, even when it is justified.

If using deadly force makes you uneasy, then some sort of non lethal self defense product is your only real option.
There are tons of non lethal devices currently on the market.Two of the more popular ones  are stun guns, and pepper spray.

Pepper spray

Pepper spray is the first thing that comes to mind when most people think of a non lethal self defense product .This is because they are known for being extremely effective.
Pepper spray or Oleoresin Capsicum, is an irritant. When it comes in contact with skin it produces a painful burning sensation. When sprayed in an attackers eyes, they will rather you had just shot them…it is that painful.
It does not matter how big or strong the individual is , one spray in the face with this stuff will adjust their attitude.

If pepper  spray has a weakness it is the way it is delivered. Normally it comes in a small canister that makes aiming the spray accurately a little challenging especially during a high stress situation.One solution is the pepper spray gun.

Pepper spray gun

The pepper spray gun is modeled after the design of a standard handgun. Except that it holds a canister of Oleoresin Capsicum in the barrel. This design allows for a much more accurate delivery of the spray. This is important because while pepper spray is painful when it comes in contact with your skin, it is only incapacitating when it comes in contact with the  the eyes and nose.

Stun Guns

Stun guns work by producing a strong electrical current that is similar to that which controls our muscles. It incapacitates by disrupting our bodies natural electrical signals. The scientific explanation is long and boring, but the end result is the assailant laying on the ground moaning and twitching.
These devices are not only great when used as a weapon, but the loud crackling arc of electricity they produce is a real attention getter.
The one weakness of these devices is that they require you to get close to the attacker in order to use them. I believe this issue has been addressed by the stun baton.

Stun baton

Picture a two and a half foot police baton, with everything but the handle electrified…introducing the stun baton.

The stun baton has all of the positives of a stun gun, the stopping power, and its ability to deter an assailant. What it does not have is the one major weakness, the need to be close to your assailant to use it. the business end of a stun gun is only at the very tip, and in order to use it against an assailant you need to get in close.

Being this close puts you at risk of being overpowered and disarmed. Rather than just having the tip electrified a stun baton has its entire two foot body electrified. This means that you are much more likely to make contact with the attacker and you can do so without getting too close,

Owning a gun is the ultimate in personal protection, assuming you are trained in its usage and are prepared to use it with lethal results. If you are not, you may be putting yourself in even greater danger.Non lethal weapons require little to no training , and are extremely effective when it comes to neutralizing a violent assault.

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Self Defense Tips For Women

Physical self defense is all about inflicting the maximum amount of damage quickly, allowing yourself a safe and quick escape from the situation at hand. While all individuals should have basic training in defending themselves, it is of vital importance for women who are often considered the more vulnerable and likely to be attacked. Self defense for women is indeed a necessity.

When you are attacked, it is pretty certain that it is not the time to try to talk your way out of the situation. Often the predator will either be drunk, high, physiologically ill, or have another serious condition that will keep common sense from reaching them. You will need to have a little education so that you can react quickly to inflict pain and or injury so that you are able to escape unharmed.

Of course there are some easy solutions that women can take to protect themselves. Especially those who live around dangerous areas or large cities should carry a form of protection at all times. This could simply be a gun (although you will have to have the required permits to carry this weapon), or a pepper spray.

Pepper spray is very effective and can be snapped onto ones keys or purse in the event of an unfortunate event such as this. These can offer protection against human attackers, and animals such as dogs. These are both great solutions to consider as a form of protection.

Another great option is to enroll in some self defense classes. These would be helpful in that they will teach you to remain calm and think clearly in an emergency situation, giving you confidence to face your attacker and prevail. The goal of any self defense class will primarily be to train one to recognize and avoid a confrontation before it actually occurs. But in those instances where this is not possible, you will need to know how to protect yourself.

No matter how large an attacker may be, it will not take a significant amount of force to damage him in such a way that he is forced down, allowing your escape. You will need to actually bodily injure your attacker to hurt him and bring him down. And if you know the rules of physics and physiology well enough, you will be able to do this with ease.

Keep in mind that physical self defense will not involve a wrestling match in any way. Actually, this is exactly what you are seeking to avoid. Instead, you should be able to quickly evaluate the situation and choose the best method for inflicting pain and injury to your opponent without allowing them to get to you first.

This can involve a broken or disjointed bone, gouged eyes, a ruptured testicle, or some other such easy to inflict injury. You will need to create a reaction in your opponent that will inflict such pain upon them that they will not be able to think about anything else for the moment, allowing you the chance to make your escape. And this is exactly what you should do at the first possible chance.

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Pepper Spray For Personal Protection

Pepper spray has been around for many years and is a great form of protection. There are other forms of protection such as tasers, martial arts training, hand guns, and stun gun. There are many people out there that would prefer to not have to use any of these other forms of protection. When you use this type of spray you know that your assailant is not permanently damaged but you are able to get away so you can get help.

When someone is attacking you the only thought you should have is getting away and finding help. If you have spray this should be pretty easy to do. It is rather difficult for your attacker to chase after you when they can not see anything. The spray will burn, hurt, cause their eyes to water, and even in some cases cause their eyes to stay shut for a period of time.

The great thing about this spray is that it comes in various sizes. You can purchase large cans that you can carry in your car. You can buy smaller cans to carry in your purse or even on your key chain. I personally believe having pepper spray on your key chain is an excellent idea. Women are very vulnerable when leaving a shopping mall or store at night time. If you have a can of the spray on your key chain you are much safer.

Of course if your keys are in your purse it may not do you any good. Be sure to take your keys out and have your spray ready to use while walking across a dark and deserted parking lot. Anytime you feel uneasy pull out your pepper spray just to be on the safe side. Pepper spray is nonlethal which means that if your children get a hold of it they can not shot themselves like they could with a gun.

Your attacker will also be able to serve their time for the crime. If you shot your attacker with a gun there will be a lot of investigation into the attack to be sure that it was self defense. If you use pepper spray you will be able to go straight home to your family.

You can buy pepper spray at a number of different places. You can even purchase this spray over the internet. It is also very affordable. For just a little bit of money you can be sure that you are protected from all the criminals that would harm you otherwise.

It is your responsibility to take care of yourself and your family. You can do this with a small canister of spray. There is no reason to take someone’s life even if they are criminals. This spray will keep you safe and the attacker will be able to serve his or her time behind bars.

Using force with a hand gun, tire iron, or any other heavy object could cause you to kill the attacker. It is a difficult thing to take another life even if it is in self defense. So be sure you think this through carefully. When using mace or another type of spray you will have clean conscience.

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