You have no doubt seen or heard about self defense products like stun guns, pepper sprays, TASERs etc. Information about their misuse makes for good TV. The fact is that military and law enforcement personnel have used them for years. Why? Because they work so well-it is that simple! They are also cost effective and easy to use.
Their transformation into civilian society is in large part due to the increase in crime over the years, improvements in the products, and widespread availability on the internet. Crime is everywhere. Crime against persons and property has gotten to the point where individuals need to learn how to protect themselves and their families. The police just can’t do it all.
Many people have a difficult time dealing with the moral issue of using a lethal weapon in the execution of a crime. So you have made a conscious decision to get a non-lethal self defense weapon to protect yourself, home and family. NOW WHAT?
Remember a self defense product is meant to give you time to get away from a dangerous situation. They are not meant to injure or maim-they just won’t/can’t do that.
The choices are enormous. There are several categories of products with often hundreds of choices in those categories. No less than your life may hang in the balance hinging on your decision. However, you also need to be alert to your surroundings, stay out of dangerous places, and take appropriate action-in other words-USE COMMON SENSE!!
Here are the most popular Self Defense Products.
BATONS-Probably the baton you are most familiar with is the one policemen-military and civilian-carry for controlling a person or crowds. They certainly work for all law enforcement personnel. We have improved on that idea and have two types for you to choose from.
a.REGULAR NON ELECTRIFIED MODELS. These are very effective for self defense. Like any other tool you need to learn how to use it for maximum effectiveness. They are non lethal when used properly but when used incorrectly they can become a lethal weapon. If for example you hit someone in the shin bone hard enough it could break causing you possible legal problems.
Have you ever banged your shin on a bedpost or coffee table? Then you know some of the pain a steel baton can inflict. These telescoping steel batons are the only self defense product I have that works by inflicting pain as an integral part of its’ success. They extend to three sizes: 16″, 20″ and 26″
b.ELECTRIFIED MODELS. Electrified models come in either telescoping or expanding or fixed length.
1.FIXED LENGTH. There are two choices here. The 300,000 volt and 500,000 volt STUN BATONS are 16″ and 20″.
2.TELESCOPING OR EXPANDABLE. These are stun batons that extend to nearly two feet with the flip of a switch. Only the extension of the stun baton is electrified. These are a favorite of folks who love the outdoors but are tired of being harassed by stray dogs. The telescopic stun baton is an example.
•Stun batons and other stun devices are about 85-90% effective. They may not work on drunken assailants or those on drugs.
PEPPER SPRAYS. Next on the list are Pepper Sprays. It is not a stretch to call these products part of chemical warfare-that is exactly how they got started thousands of years ago with the Chinese.
Law enforcement used tear gas for crowd and riot control after WWII. The FBI did three years of testing on OC (Oleoresin Capsicum) and found it great for their use.
Pepper Spray has been found to be especially effective against animals like bears, mountain lions, and dogs. Did you know the U.S. Postal Service has all of its carriers carry pepper spray?
Pepper spray today uses Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) which comes from cayenne pepper. Defensive pepper sprays are measured in Scoville Heat Units (SHU’s). That measures the “hotness” of a product. A jalapeno pepper has an SHU of 5000, a habanero pepper 300,000 and a typical pepper spray will be in the 2 million SHU range. Some are hotter
It causes shortness of breathe, temporary blindness with excessive tearing, the eyes actually shut down, coughing and choking. It is very nasty stuff.
Pepper spray is ineffective on some dogs and bad guys especially those on drugs or who are drunk. Typically it is about 86% effective. Most pepper sprays are ineffective in windy conditions-the wind blows the stream or mist off target.
Some pepper sprays are disguised giving the user the distinct advantage of surprise. Some of these are: lipstick pepper spray which is particularly useful for young women on dates; or the pepper pen disguised as a simple pen; or the pepper pager which clips on your belt and looks exactly like a pager.
Most Pepper Sprays come with key chains for ultra easy carrying. They come in sizes from ½ oz up to 9 oz and 16 oz
Pepper Sprays come in several dispersion forms. The most common is a mist but foam, fogger and gel models are available. Some models come with UV dye to help police ID the bad guys later.
There is even a model that has pepper spray in one pound walking weights-hot walkers are great for outdoorsy folks.
PERSONAL ALARMS. These simple devices are very cost effective and work very well for most situations like assault, rape and robbery. The concept is simple. People who would do you harm don’t like attention. Personal alarms are loud noise makers that will draw plenty of attention. Ours are in the 120-130 db range and most have lights included making them very helpful for dark parking lots and stairwells.
STUN GUNS. When we talk about stun guns it is a big topic. There are literally hundreds of choices in stun guns from as many as 9-10 different manufacturers each with its’ own complete product line. We carry the biggest selection of stun guns available.
A stun gun is a hand-held device that has a trigger (button) and two or more metal prongs at the end of the unit that when activated sends 80,000 to 4.5 million volts to the assailant. One model has two sets of prongs making it double trouble.
This causes an interruption in the body’s neurological impulses that controls muscle movement overwhelming the neuro-muscular system which causes the victim to lose balance and become confused.
The energy stored in the gun causes the muscles to work rapidly. This makes the assailant unable to produce energy for his muscles and his body is unable to function properly. The assailant will be unable to move for about 3-10 minutes because his blood sugar is depleted. This allows the victim enough time to get away and get help.
Voltages on stun guns can range from 80,000 volts to 4.5 million volts. Most are in the 500,000 volt to 900,000 volt range. Why is voltage important?
To be effective a stun gun must be applied to the assailant’s body from 2-5 seconds to bring him down. The higher the voltage the less time needed to be effective. If you are in an assault situation with a bad guy in your face a second can be an eternity.
The best places to apply are the upper right and left shoulder, lower right or left rib cage, and upper hip on either right or left side-SIX TARGETS in all.
In all fairness if an assailant is on drugs or is drunk a stun gun may not work. They do not rely on pain for results. Stun guns are on average 88% effective.
Some stun guns can be disguised as flashlights or cell phones making them particularly effective.
Stun guns must be applied to the attacker but will go thru up to ½ inch of clothing. Stun guns use batteries as the energy source. Some are rechargeable. They use high voltage and low amperage to disable attackers.
Knowing how they work should build confidence in their use. And know this: stun guns and other self defense items are 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.
Stun guns come in varying sizes from about the size of a pack of cigarettes to one affectionately called the ‘STUN MONSTER’ at nearly 9″ tall. Most are of the smaller variety making them easier to conceal. The larger models are great for security guards, bouncers and others that need an intimidating presence.
The most powerful stun guns are more expensive to be sure. But look we are talking about your self defense here and possibly that of your family-your lives may be at risk!
I know of no stun gun that sells for more than $100.00 anyhow. Discounts are almost always available.
If you feel threatened by an assailant charge the stun gun and hold it up for the bad guys to see the flying current and hear the sounds. Sometimes with a “back off” warning, the sounds of a charging stun gun is enough for the bad guys to leave you alone.
KNIVES. We sell knives on my website but I am not going to discuss them very much because they fall out of the realm of non lethal self defense products. Use of a knife in any self defense situation is not much different from using a firearm. It is considered deadly force. Know what the laws are in your area and if you are going to carry a knife get some professional training in its’ use.
TASERS. Let’s start by saying that over 14,000 law enforcement agencies in four countries use tasers. If that is not a huge endorsement nothing is.
The taser is a powerful conducted non lethal energy weapon that can incapacitate an assailant from 15 feet away. They are NOT stun guns. The TASER is a stun gun on STEROIDS.
HOW DO THEY DIFFER FROM STUN GUNS? There are two types of energy weapons stun guns and the Taser. There are four major areas of differentiation between them:
1. Tasers are more powerful in the 18-24 watt range versus a stun gun at 7-14 watts.
2. Stun guns affect the sensory nervous system. Tasers affect the sensory and motor nervous system.
3. Stun guns require contact with the assailant. Tasers are effective from 15 feet away.
4. Tasers have more effective stopping power than a 9mm gun shot, much more effective than a stun gun
HOW DO THEY WORK?
Taser C2 uses EMD (electro-muscular disruption) technology which sends an 18-26 watt electrical signal that completely overrides the central nervous system which controls muscle function. They are pulses of energy so powerful no one has ever been able to overcome their effect. The EMD effect can take down the most aggressive of attackers. A TASER can stop the most highly trained and aggressive of combatants.
The taser in police studies has a higher instant incapacitation rate than a 9mm hand gun. It shoots out two darts attached to 15 feet of wire. 50,000 volts travel over the insulated wires for an unbelievable near 100 % takedown record. The EMD power surge instantly disrupts the nervous system causing the assailant to fall to the ground in uncontrollable contractions and spasms. Yet a charge from a taser has no long lasting effects.
The taser uses an automatic timing mechanism that releases an electric current in a preset timing sequence that insures the assailant cannot recover enough to remove the probes.
Taser C2
Pretender Stun Gun
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