What are some possible weapons i could buy for self defense?
The problem with mace or OC (oleoresin capsicum aka pepper spray) is that while it can definitely incapacitate a certain percentage of the population, its best attack deterring property is surprise if used on someone who has never been exposed to it. Repeated exposure or drugs or adrenaline can dramatically reduce its effect, hence the reason law enforcement officers have to experience its effects in order to be certified to carry it, in case they are exposed to it when deploying it. In my opinion, most other forms of “defensive weapons” be they stun guns, knives, self-defense training or the like are only effective when you are up close and personal with the bad guy who is determined to ruin your day. You state that your are iffy about guns but the old cliché about “God created man, Sam Colt made them equal.” has a lot of truth to it. Defensive firearms, which primarily means handguns, are not mystical wands that magically make the bad guys go away. They require training to use effect
ANYTHING can be used as a weapon. Buy some super sharp sturdy pens (like the ones with some weight to them and a sharp metal tip). You can use these for the eyes, ears, face, ribs etc… If you hold a lighter in your hand and punch, you punch much harder and you feel it less (they feel it MORE) You can get one of those mini-blow torch lighters, they’re real effective (but run outta gas fast, you need to get refillable one and extra butane to refill) You can get a flick knife – I have a very small bladed one for when I go out at night (which I avoid as much as possible) You can even carry a glass bottle which can be used to either smash them over the head or you break the bottle and slash them with it… Neglecting all the above, learn how to swing those elbows and lift those knees… works well ahaha just thought of another one… those really sharp small manicure scissors… not for slashing but for stabbing. damn that would hurt LOL I must point out though, without proper training, w
I would prefer that you purchase a gun to defend yourself. Devices such as stun guns and peeper spray are not that effective and need quite a bit of training and physical strength to use. If you are merely afraid of guns then visit your local gun range. They will have instructors that can show you how to safely and effectively use a firearm. If you are afraid of firearms because you by of on the old statistic that you are more likely to be injured with your gun then being able to use it for self defense do not worry. That tired old stat has been put to bead. The politically motivated researchers deliberately left off all of the defense actions that did not require pulling the trigger. For the most part; the sight of a gun will cause a criminal to flee. Criminals fear an armed victim far more than Police. If you have political reservations, read the Constituton. If you live in a country that does not allow you to own a firearm, move away from slavery. As for the firearm itself, for home
