Pros and cons of self-defense weapons

Choose self-defense weapons
If you don't have a military or police background and are not loyal fans of people who deliberately hurt their movies, you may have never seen a stun gun, taser or pepper spray.

Although I think it's best for citizens to learn practical and effective methods of empty-handed defense, in some cases you may not be able to reach the coach. In other cases, due to physical limitations, you may not be suitable for self-defense courses.

If this describes you, then you may want some self-defense weapons that you can now use to protect yourself. I understand, so I won't sit here and tell you that you shouldn't buy something for that purpose - because you have the right to defend yourself!

However, if you really don't know the capabilities of each device, you may have a hard time determining which product is best for your needs. So here is a brief description of each product category and their functions...

Self-defense weapons and their pros and cons
Defense Spray - [a.k.a., "hammer", pepper spray, tear gas]

This is my number one recommendation for a simple self-defense tool that can be used effectively by almost anyone. If you have used a spray can, you can use an anti-fog spray.

A defensive spray is a chemical spray that dislodges an attacker by its irritating or inflammatory effects. Most sites offer defense sprays that rely primarily on the effectiveness of pepper plant extracts. This extract is called Oleoresin Capsicum [OC]. OC is an inflammatory factor that produces an instant effect when ejected into the attacker's eyes and face.

The heat of the capsicum extract was measured using a Scoville Heat Units. Typical Mexican peppers cost about 2,500 Scoville calories, while some sprays on this site cost up to 2 million Scoville calories. So, in order to understand the idea of ​​the spray effect, just think about the last time you blinked after handling the jalapeno, and doubled this feeling by about eight hundred times!

The best thing about pepper spray may be that you can hit someone with a good spray a few feet away, although it usually takes 20 to 30 minutes to eliminate the effect, but there is no long-term adverse effect. spray.

If you decide to purchase a defensive spray, make sure you get a quality brand like Metz and you change it every six months to make sure your spray is available when you need it.

Stun gun -
A stun gun is a device that relies on pulsed currents to disable an attacker. They are very effective at preventing attackers from attacking, and the loud hum that they make when you hit the "on" switch can be very frightening to the attacker.

Although they work, the stun gun does require you to make physical contact with the attacker. The stun gun must be in contact with the attacker's body to function.

In addition, a stun gun [like any weapon] can turn to you. In addition, thick clothes can sometimes reduce the impact of the stun gun on the attacker.

For these reasons, I suggest you choose a good defense spray as the first line of defense. However, a stun gun may give you a chance to escape when there is no danger of jetting the attacker's space at close range without risking your own shot.

Taser Guns -
The taser is basically a stun gun that works remotely. The Taser shot the stinger [哎哟!] through the attacker's skin. The darts are connected to the handheld device by two wires that provide electrical pulses that disable the attacker.

Most have a 15-foot range and come in two designs. The first design looks a lot like the "stage" you see in "Star Trek." If you have never opened a pistol, this design is cheaper and may be easier to aim at. If you have used the remote to change the channel on your TV, you can target this type of trailer.

The second taser is designed to resemble a pistol and operates in the same way, but is equivalent to a standard taser in all other respects.

The Taser has two main drawbacks:

You must reach your goal.

You may only have one chance and one chance.

Moreover, tasers are often expensive. The truth is that pepper sprays are easier to use, so if in doubt, just buy a can of pepper spray.

Other self-defense weapons -
Kubotans - from

 Kubotan [also known as "pocket stick"] is a handheld device that is connected to a key fob. If you know what you are doing, the effectiveness of kubotan's brief and powerful attack on the attacker's important target area is unquestionable. If you plan to buy kubotan for self-defense, first conduct an empty-handed defense training.

Personal alert - from

 A personal alert is a device that emits an extremely loud and high-pitched "whistle" when activated. Some include hidden switches to ensure that only the owner can deactivate the unit.

If attacked, they are mainly used to draw attention to you, because the huge noise they emit can cause unnecessary attention to the attacker. No criminals want to be caught, so what they don't want most is attention. In the case of 120 to 150 decibels, personal alerts have certainly attracted a lot of attention.

Having said that, my opinion on them is that they are almost useless for self-defense. My advice is to buy a good alarm system for your home and carry a pepper spray on your body in an easy-to-deploy place [preferably on the key ring with your hammer, ready to go].

Knives and firearms - from

 Are they effective? of course. However, if you decide to carry a knife or gun for personal protection, I highly recommend that you research and become familiar with the laws of your state.

If your research makes you believe that it is a legitimate choice in your area, the next logical step is to seek expert guidance before you start carrying self-defense.

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