Pepper spray is a long-range self-defense spray (up to 15 feet). The defender holds the spray canister towards the attacker’s face and empties the canister. It is messy, but effective. The active ingredient (oleoresin capsicum) immediately dilates the attacker’s optical capillaries, causing the eyes to slam shut; the OC also inflames the lining in the [...]
You undoubtedly have heard of the stun gun as a self defense or personal protection device. They are carried by law enforcement agencies around the world and today are quite popular among private citizens looking for an easy and non-lethal way to defend themselves in case of attack. There are some unusual uses for them [...]
No matter where you live, the world today is a constant danger to navigate. Crime is on the rise, and the television and newspapers are full of horror stories about particularly violent attacks which occurs every 22.7 seconds. However, despite these figures, you can give yourself and your family some peace of mind by buying [...]
Many people wonder if stun guns and/or Tasers (R) are legal in their state. Many states have either partial or total restrictions on these, while some states have absolutely no restrictions. Tasers (R) are actually a certain type of stun gun; they work in the same way. A regular stun gun, whether it’s a small [...]
If you are a housewife and remain inside most of the time, then there is nothing to fear, of course, most of the time. But you put your personal security at stake, all the time, when you happen to be a working woman. After all, the street-snatchers seem to be more interested in attacking a [...]
When you are shopping for self defense products, you likely will come across stun guns as one option. You may be wondering if this type of personal protection is actually safe to use. You may also be wondering how they work. After all, when you need self defense products, you likely do not want something [...]
Stun guns are one of the popular non-lethal self-defense weapons available on the market. These electronic devices deliver high voltage electric charges, which temporarily disable the attacker for about 10 to 15 minutes. In a world with increasing incidences of crime, more and more people buy stun guns as a defensive measure. People buy stun [...]
Stun guns are one of the most effective types of nonlethal self defense device. A stun device is a handheld, battery powered device designed to shock the target. The stun gun has two prongs on the end. By touching your attacker with these prongs and pulling the trigger, an electrical current is completed. The current [...]
Both stun guns and pepper spray have become extremely popular self defense tools over the last few years and I am often asked about restrictions on traveling with these items. When I talked to representatives at both Amtrak and Greyhound they simply asked that these items be placed in your checked baggage. But seeing as [...]
You’re walking down the street just minding your own business when this guy walks up to you and starts pushing you around. You can smell the alcohol on his breath, so you know it would be useless to try and reason with him. He takes a swing at you and just barely misses. Next he [...]