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Self defense tools
are intended for individuals that are pro-actively preparing to defend
themselves from brief aggressive encounters, or situations of violent activity.
Potentially
dangerous situations can arise at any time, but the fact is, the threat of
violent activity tends to escalate during disaster situations. People tend to
panic and tensions are high during many emergency or disaster events.
Educate yourself
below on the choices of defense tools, and non lethal weapons that are
available.
What Are Self
Defense Tools?
Self defense tools,
and non-lethal weapons are intended to counter an attack, render the assailant
ineffective, or at least dissuade the attacker from continuing the assault.
Everyday objects,
such as baseball bats or a pair of car keys, can be used as improvised weapons
for self-defense, however they are not likely to be as readily accessible or
effective as tools that are built and intended for that purpose.
When considering a
self defense tool, educate yourself on what the tool is best used for. It would
be wise to take time to practice using the tool (obviously on an object, not a
person), to get a "feel" for what the tool can do, and to become more
comfortable using it.
When using self
defense tools or weapons, unless a person is well trained under stress, or
familiar with the use of their weapon, they are frequently at a disadvantage
using them in a high stress situation.
NOTE: There may be
legal concepts behind using self-defense items, if the tool being used is
considered a "weapon". Be sure you make yourself aware of your local
weapon and restriction laws before purchasing any weapon, lethal or non lethal.
Self Defense Tools
and Non Lethal Weapons
Defense spray's and
personal stun guns are considered non-lethal defense alternatives, these tools
are intended to be used in a more passive way. They don't have the same lethal
potential as knives or guns. Non Lethal Weapons are generally used for emergency
defense measures rather than attacks.
Mace Pepper Spray
Both terms
"Mace" and "Pepper Spray" are frequently used
interchangeably due to the brand name Mace™, but they are two different
products with their own formulations.
Mace™ Brand
typically blends 2 different components: OC pepper and Tear Gas. You get both
immediate OC effectiveness plus painful tear gas concentration.
Mace™ Brand carries
several different types of formulations, the newest being: spray-foams, and
spray-gels. Mace™ Foam is hard to get off and smears back into the face. Mace™
Gel is "slimy" and sticks to the person in a gooey mess, it also has a
longer range than the original liquid spray.
Pepper Spray
Pepper spray, also
known as OC spray, and capsicum spray, is a chemical compound (originating from
the oil of hot peppers) that irritates the eyes to cause tears, pain, and even
temporary blindness. It is used in riot control, crowd control, and personal
self-defense, including defense against dogs and bears.
Pepper spray is an
inflammatory. It causes immediate closing of the eyes, difficulty breathing,
runny nose, and coughing. The duration of its effects depend on the strength of
the spray but the average full effect lasts around thirty to forty-five minutes,
with diminished effects lasting for hours.
Pepper spray
typically comes in canisters, which are often small enough to be carried or
concealed in a pocket or purse. Pepper spray can also be bought concealed in
items such as rings or pens. Pepper sprays usually have a range of 5-20 feet,
giving a person more space between themselves and an attacker.
Pepper spray is
inexpensive and non lethal, but you have to be very careful in using the
product. You must know that pepper spray is only to be used for self defense.
So misuse of the product will be penalized by law for irresponsible behavior.
How-to-use information is important to ensure that you get maximum advantage
when using it on an assailant.
Hand-held Stun Guns
A stun gun is an
electrical self-defense device that uses high voltage to stop an attacker.
Touching a person with the prongs on the stun gun quickly immobilizes the
attacker. However, because the amperage is very low, no serious or permanent
injury is inflicted.
The stun gun is
designed to key into the nervous system. It dumps its energy into the muscles
at a high pulse frequency that makes the muscles work very rapidly, but not
efficiently.
Although there is no
significant effect on the perpetrator's heart and other organs, you have the
time you need to get away and call for help. Stun Guns are a
direct-contact-weapon not to be confused with a Taser which delivers electrical
shock remotely by means of barbed contacts connected by wires.
TASER Devices
A Taser non-lethal
weapon, is a conducted energy weapon that utilizes compressed nitrogen to shoot
two small probes up to 15 feet. These probes are connected to the weapon by
high-voltage insulated wire.
When the probes make
contact with the target, the weapon transmits powerful electrical pulses along
the wires and into the body of the target through up to two inches of clothing.
Some tasers, such as
the new TASER C2® series, can stop a threat up to 15 feet away (4.5 meters),
allowing you a safe distance to protect yourself and family from an attacker.
If a close quarter defense is warranted, the C2 doubles as a contact stun device
to repel someone as a powerful and unexpected backup capability. (Can also be
used as a regular stun gun)
Taser Devices have
been shown to be extremely effective in taking down even the most aggressive
person. Because of their extreme effectiveness, they are considered to be the
best choice non lethal self defense weapon available to the public.
Personal Alarms -
Sonic Weapons
Personal Alarms
(sonic weapons) are a way to practice passive self-defense. A personal alarm is
a small, hand-held device that emits strong, loud, high pitched sounds to deter
attackers because the noise will draw the attention of passersby, they may also
be used as sonic weapons to distract an attacker.
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