Self Defense Products
What Are Self Defense Products?
How Can They Help You in a Pinch-Maybe Even Save Your Life!
Self defense products or self defense weapons are a group of less than lethal tools or devices that when used allow a victim time to escape or get help in the face of imminent danger. They do no permanent damage to the assailant
Generally speaking, self defense products or self defense weapons can be anything that falls into that category that can be used as a non lethal weapon. In other words, anything that can be used as a weapon that is non-lethal-a stick, stone, piece of wood, etc. could qualify as a self defense product.
For our purposes here we will talk about stun guns, tasers, pepper sprays and personal alarms. These are the most commonly used and commonly available self defense products.
Believe it or not the evolution of self defense products into the mainstream of society starts with the military and police agencies that have been using these types of products for over 40 years. It is just within the last 15 years have they evolved into civilian use and become commonly accepted.
And know this: SELF DEFENSE PRODUCTS are still used by police agencies and military units throughout the world for law enforcement and crowd control. These are the true professionals who know what they are doing. They wouldn't use something that didn't work.
PERSONAL ALARMS These are small devices that are great for all ages from 5-85. They are dirt cheap and very easy to use.
Here's a comparison of PEPPER SPRAYS and STUN GUNS
COST—Pepper Sprays are less expensive but require refills or replacement. Stun Guns need new batteries occasionally. Some models are rechargeable. Pepper Sprays can run from$12.95 - $29.95. Stun Guns from $22.00-$89.95.
EASE OF USE---Both are equally easy to use.
AIMING ---Pepper Spray requires some skill and can be effected by wind and rain. With Stun Guns aim is not an issue.
CLOSENESS TO TARGET---Pepper Spray 6-18 feet; Stun Guns have to be right on the target.
LEGAL LIMITATIONS---Pepper Spray is legal in all states but some cities and states have restrictions. Stun Guns are illegal in some states. Check your local police or sheriff's department for specifics.
LASTING DAMAGE---Neither Pepper Spray nor Stun Guns have lasting damage to the assailant.
SIZE---Lipstick size and larger for Pepper Spray. Stun Guns can be as small as a handheld blackberry and bigger. Both can be concealed in a purse.
STOPPING POWER---Pepper Spray if on target-excellent. Stun Gun-very good.
PERIOD OF IMMOBILIZATION---Pepper Spray will put someone out of action for 15-30 minutes. A Stun Gun will immobilize someone for 3-10 minutes. Both are long enough to get away and/or get help.
INTIMIDATION FACTOR---Pepper Spray will not likely intimidate anyone. However a fully charging Stun Master creates quite a sight and sound-enough to scare some assailants away.
DISGUISABILITY---Both Stun Guns and Pepper Sprays can be disguised as different objects easily.
That leaves TASERS. Tasers are the top of the self defense product food chain.
They are more expensive starting at $300 to $600.00. They have more stopping power-nearly 100 %- than a 9 mm hand gun yet have no lasting damage and are effective up to 15 feet away.