With crime happening everywhere, it is inevitable to think of possible ways to protect one's self, family and property against anyone who may want to inflict pain, injury or damage. This, consequently, encourages the innovation and production of products that address the different personal defense needs of people across different locations and circumstances. These self defense products are now available online and in your local Gun shops.
The advent of the internet and convenience brought about by shipping and delivery make it more practical to buy such products online within the confines of the home. The list below gives information on the more common non-lethal self defense products available online.
1. Stun Guns
Stun guns use high voltage but low amperage of electricity to deter an attacker for several minutes. This does not rely on the pain inflicted but on the energy that is directed to the muscles preventing their proper function. The person also loses his balance as a stun Gun interrupts neurological impulses that control voluntary muscle movements.
Stun guns come in a variety of models, forms and voltage. They are easy to carry and are now more discreet with the cellphone, baton, flashlight and knuckle blaster models being made available.
2. Pepper Sprays
One of the most common self defense products, a pepper spray is aimed at an assailant's face. Its main component, Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) that comes in different Scoville Heat Units (SHU) targets the eyes and the upper respiratory system. It swells the veins in the eyes causing them to shut and irritates the mucous membranes resulting in uncontrollable coughing and difficulty in breathing. This lasts 45 minutes without causing any permanent damage.
They come in different variants and brands offering different SHUs and additional features like non-toxic vegetable dyes that facilitate assailant identification. The most common of which are Mace Pepper Spray, Pepper Shot Pepper Spray and Wildfire Pepper Spray. Each of these 3 can be used with accessories like leather holsters.
3. Tasers
Increasing its popularity among customers looking for self defense products, is the Taser C2. It uses the Electro-Muscular Disruption (EMD) technology that targets the nervous system rendering an attacker unable to control his muscles and movement for up to 30 seconds. It can stop a threat from 15 feet away allowing one safe distance and enough time to run for safety or get help. Its laser sighting system will help one aim accurately. Compact and lightweight, tasers can be easily and discreetly carried.
Also available online, tasers come in different colors and packages that include extra and practice cartridges.
4. Expandable Steel Batons/Kubotans
People looking for an effective self defense product that gives extra reach can opt to get an expandable steel baton. With the flick of the wrist, it can expand to 16, 21 or 26 inches giving one advantage over an attacker. This comes with a rubber handle for a stable grip.
Kubotans were originally developed for use of law enforcement officers to restrain suspects through painful locks and strikes to the pressure points without causing permanent injury. They are now available for personal defense use and can be utilized to stabilize one's fist and to apply pressure to sensitive parts of the body. Easy to carry, keys can also be attached in its key ring.
In choosing from the above list, it is recommended that one takes into account the level of physicality involved in the use of each product. Expandable steel batons and Kubotans for example, may require close combat knowledge and skills. Presence of mind in using any of these self defense products during dangerous situations is very important and this can be attained through practice.
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