Why get non-lethal weapons:

• Here are some additional statistics that should remind us how important it is to be protected.
• An assault of some kind happens every 10 seconds in the US.
• Every 46 seconds, a burgulary occurs in the US.
• 1 in every 5 U.S. families will become a victim of crime each year.

Families Single Women, Elderly and all types between have found that the safe easy to use nature of Pepper Sprays, Tasers, and Stun Guns are smart ways to affordably protect one self from potential assailants. It is in the interest to all, that the suggestion for Families, Businesses and all concerned individuals explore the options available in the self-defense market. From Martial Arts to Mace, there is no wrong choice when choosing to be proactive in cases of self preservation. An often miscalculated emotional toll is taken when one takes another life, regardless if it is an act of self defense or an assault. Avoiding the unnecessary emotional cost of killing is best for all. With the advancements of the non-lethal self defense industry, one should strongly consider a Stun Gun, Pepper Spray or Tasers over a Hand Gun or Knife.

Pepper Spray vs. Stun Gun vs.Taser:

When choosing your form of self defense you must consider the likely scenario, and your mental fortitude to manage and deal with the situation effectively. Consider whether you are more comfortable using a close range device, such as a stun gun, or if you prefer the safe distance as is provided with Pepper Spray. Each device provides specific benefits, whether distance, ease of use, or shear stopping power, decide what features are most important to you and consider there effectiveness in possible scenarios. The decision to be proactive about workplace and personal safety is an important one, and hopefully you will never need to use such devices.

What is Pepper Spray?

Pepper spray, oleoresin capsicum (OC), is a natural substance derived from the oily resins found in cayenne and other varieties of pepper. Contact with OC in a sprayed mist induces an immediate and intense burning sensation of the skin but especially impacts the eyes causing them to slam shut, burn, tear, swell. Also, the mucous membranes of the nose, throat, and sinuses burn, swell and make breathing difficult. In fact, even though tear gas is fairly nasty, it does not have the same inflammation and swelling effects of OC. Plus OC will not degrade over time like tear gas. People under the influence of drugs or who are otherwise oblivious to pain may be able to keep their eyes open when sprayed with tear gas but not so with OC. When sprayed in the eyes, the eyes will involuntarily slam shut whether they feel pain or not. This temporary blindness causes fear and disorientation allowing you to escape and get help.

What is a Taser?

Medical and police studies, as well as AI themselves, have shown that TASER technology is among the safest choices available to halt violent situations that pose a safety risk to an officer, suspect or innocent citizens. Local law enforcement agencies determine individual use of force policy. The ACLU and AI position that a TASER should only be used by a police officer as a direct response to deadly force is a position that will lead to greater injuries and deaths to both police and suspects. Police officers on scene are best able, highly trained and equipped to determine the proper use of force required based on the totality of circumstances in response to any given situation. Numerous independent medical and law enforcement studies have re-affirmed the life saving and injury reduction value of TASER technology.

TASER technology saves lives every day

Numerous medical and police studies have shown that TASER systems dramatically reduce injuries to both officers and suspects, and the use of TASER technology is proven to reduce the number of police shootings and use of lethal force. To date, TASER International estimates over 6,000 lives have been saved by the use of TASER technology.

What is a Stun Gun?

A stun gun is a hand held, electrical self defense device that uses high voltage to stop an attacker. Touching a person with the prongs on the gun quickly immobilizes the attacker by causing intense pain and loss of muscle control (see "What are the effects of a stun gun?"). However, because the amperage is very low, no serious or permanent injury is inflicted. They are used by police departments, security agencies, and individuals desiring protection against attack. They have been proven to be an excellent defensive device as they have incredible stopping power and yet remain non-lethal. Typically they operate on one or two 9-volt batteries and range from 85,000 volts to 625,000 volts.