Choosing products for
self-defense
There are quite a few different
types of products available for self-defense.
This article will describe some of these products,
and give you enough information to choose the
product(s) that are right for you.
One category of self-defense
weapons includes mace and pepper sprays. These
devices use a variable combination of OC Pepper
and CN Tear Gas. OC Pepper causes the eyes to
close and causes severe choking and coughing.
CN Tear Gas causes burning of the eyes, enough
to cause tears, a burning sensation to the face,
and causes the attacker to become disoriented.
Neither of these substances causes permanent damage,
but allows you time to flee your attacker.
Most self-defense mace or pepper
sprays are quite small, concealable and easy to
activate. Some are small enough to fit on a key
chain. This category of self-defense weapon is
one of the first items you should choose –
you should have mace or pepper spray if you have
nothing else.
Bear spray is another type of
self-defense device. Using an intense form of
pepper spray, bear sprays were initially designed
for repelling bears in areas where they are prevalent.
If you plan to camp in any of the national forests,
consider getting some bear spray.
Another category of self-defense
devices includes stun guns and tasers. Both are
electroshock weapons that temporarily incapacitate
your attacker by issuing an electrical charge
that interferes with the bodies’ nervous
system. Stun guns are designed to be used up close
attacker in order to issue the electroshock. Stun
guns are available in a large variety of sizes
and shapes. Some are large and obvious, designed
for a show of force. Others are small and easily
concealable. You can even get a stun gun disguised
as a cell phone, a flashlight, or an umbrella.
Tasers are electroshock self-defense
weapons that can be used from a distance of up
to fifteen feet from your attacker. They use a
compressed nitrogen charge to propel a projectile
that contains a set of electrodes. The projectile
remains attached to the taser gun via a set of
small, thin wires. They deliver an electroshock
for a period of 30 seconds even if dropped, allowing
you time to flee your attacker. Tasers also have
a built-in set of electrodes that allow them to
be used up close as a stun gun.
Tasers are used by police and
military worldwide. But there are currently two
models available to consumers for use as self-defense
weapons. One model is the M18 Advanced Taser.
This model is shaped like a handgun, and comes
with an optional laser sight for better targeting.
The Taser C2 model is smaller and has a sleek,
ergonomic design. Targeted mainly to women, it
is available in a variety of colors including
pink. The Taser C2 also has an available optional
laser sight.
Choosing the right self-defense
weapon is an important task. Ask the knowledgeable
staff at americansecuritywarehouse.com to help
you choose the self-defense weapon that is right
for you. You can benefit from our extensive expertise
gained through years of experience in this industry.
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