subject: Self Defense Products - You Do Have Options [print this page] What options does a person have when it comes to self defense? Well, you can always buy a gun; however, that's a lethal form of self-defense, and should really be a last resort if it's ever used. There are several non-lethal forms of self defense products that are both economical and effective against would-be attackers and assailants. If you're looking for an easy way to defend yourself without having to pull out a firearm, there are plenty of ways to do that. From stun guns to pepper sprays, incapacitation and deterrence are the words of the day.
Stun guns are very popular self defense products, although they can't be used legally everywhere in the country. They work by sending a shock through the body and temporarily incapacitating an attacker. The shock varies in voltage, from as low as 250,000 volts to as high as 5 million volts. The higher the voltage, the shorter the time it takes to completely incapacitate an assailant. If an ordinary stun gun is too obvious, other less conspicuous types of stun guns exist, including ones shaped like pagers (Runts), lipstick containers, or even cell phones. An attacker would never think of a cell phone being used as a weapon, which is what makes cell phone stun guns so effective. They look like ordinary cell phones, but they pack an electrical charge of several million volts.
Various types of pepper sprays are also popular self defense products. They use the active ingredient in red pepper, oleoresin capsicum. This ingredient can be as hot as 3 million or more Scoville units. When sprayed at an assailant's eyes, it triggers an intense burning sensation in the eyes, as well as coughing and choking. While the attacker is suffering from this intense pain, this gives you the opportunity to make a run for it and head toward safety.
Stun batons are similar to stun guns, but have the extra reach only a baton can provide. If you prefer hand-to-hand combat, then "stun knuckles" are an interesting type of self defense product. It is a stun gun worn on the hand very similar to brass knuckles. When battling an attacker, all it takes is a single punch from a hand wearing stun knuckles to give the attacker a jolt of nearly 1 million volts of electricity; talk about really packing a punch! Find your favorite type of non-lethal self defense products and effectively defend yourself against those who may wish you harm.
