Basic Self Defense Products

There are a large number of self defense products and must haves that you must always have in order to protect yourself in case of an attack. These are time tested and non-lethal weapons allowing you to save the situation effectively, after all it’s better to have them and not need them, rather than not have them and need them. The self defense arsenal has many choices but some of the basic ones are:

1) Stun Guns: This is an inexpensive yet powerful self defense weapon. These directly affect the nervous system of the person they are used against, by giving a high voltage but low ampere shock. They generally have a power from 100,000 to 975,000 volts and are available in small sizes ranging from 3.5 to 6 inches. These weapons work by interrupting the tiny neurological pulses that travel through the body to control the muscle movement. When a stun gun is used against an attacker it makes him loose his balance and also causes complete disorientation. The resulting energy loss makes it difficult for him to move and function for several minutes leaving him confused and passive. Enough time for you to escape or seek help.

2) Pepper spray: It’s another great weapon of self defense. The spray comes in small sizes like the key chained ones to the bigger varieties as well. The key chained ones are a very practical choice as they can be easily carried as a part of the key ring and hung with the belt. They can be used at a 6-8 foot range and a burst of about 1-2 seconds will leave the attackers impaired and unable to move or function. Pepper sprays come with any of the following chemicals:

Orthochlorobenzalmalonitrile (CS)
Alphachloroacetaphenone (CN)
Oleoresin Capsicum (OC)

Out of these, OC is the most effective one. It acts faster than the others and leaves the attacker temporarily blind as it dilates the capillaries.

3) Taser Guns: These guns have almost 100% effectiveness. They combine the technology used in a traditional stun gun along with Electro-Muscular Disruption (EMD) technology. Not everyone is comfortable carrying a fire-arm for protection; a taser gun is a perfect alternative. Most have about 15 foot range and can provide up to 50 jolts. It can transmit about 50,000 volts through 2 inch layers of clothing. The electrical pulses from a taser gun affect the sensory and motor functions of the peripheral nervous system rendering the attacker incapable of carrying on with his horrendous plans.

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