Littlehoov
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So, Im interested in a means of self defense I can carry at all times.
Before you say a gun, duh, I would love too, but currently dont have a CCW, am not old enough to obtain one, and do not have a gun that would be easy to conceal.
I carry a gun in my car at all times, but, obviously thats not always an option to get too.
My main concern is at work, I work in a convenience store, and Ive been made uncomfortable several times there with different situations.
Thing is, its against company policy to even have weapons on the premises, my boss is a hunter, outdoorsy guy, so he overlooks the fact I keep a gun in my car, but I simply cant bring it in with me. Risk of me getting fired is much too high.
I carry a knife at all times, its pretty easy to deploy, and has the lovely automatic open, but even so, I have to hold it strangely with one hand to use that feature, and I could definitely see myself dropping it in a stress situation. Its also only about a 2-3 inch blade, so it wouldnt be tremendously effective anyway.
I like the idea of a stun-gun/taser or both, that is small and compact, and could be worn on a belt or clipped on a pocket like a cell-phone, Ive done this with my phone many times, and its not uncomfortable, nor does it get in my way at all.
My concern with a stun-gun is the proximity of use, you have to get close enough to touch the person. That can be bad for many reasons as im sure you all know.
My concern with a taser, is of course missing the intended target and having no means of reloading, basically being SOL.
Ive seen a few tasers that also had a stun gun built in, and I like that thought, but they appearted to be somewhat larger as well.
Ive also thought about pepper spray, but Ive heard sometimes it doesnt work.
I also know that as soon as your done "stunning" or "tasering" the person goes right back to fight status. I believe the opposite is true with pepper spray.
I really like the looks, size, etc, of the Kimber Pepperblaster. Or something of that nature, the pics/vids make it hard to tell just how big it is.
Would I be better of taking the small chance of pepper spray not being effective with the added incapacitation factor?
Discuss. Thanks.
Before you say a gun, duh, I would love too, but currently dont have a CCW, am not old enough to obtain one, and do not have a gun that would be easy to conceal.
I carry a gun in my car at all times, but, obviously thats not always an option to get too.
My main concern is at work, I work in a convenience store, and Ive been made uncomfortable several times there with different situations.
Thing is, its against company policy to even have weapons on the premises, my boss is a hunter, outdoorsy guy, so he overlooks the fact I keep a gun in my car, but I simply cant bring it in with me. Risk of me getting fired is much too high.
I carry a knife at all times, its pretty easy to deploy, and has the lovely automatic open, but even so, I have to hold it strangely with one hand to use that feature, and I could definitely see myself dropping it in a stress situation. Its also only about a 2-3 inch blade, so it wouldnt be tremendously effective anyway.
I like the idea of a stun-gun/taser or both, that is small and compact, and could be worn on a belt or clipped on a pocket like a cell-phone, Ive done this with my phone many times, and its not uncomfortable, nor does it get in my way at all.
My concern with a stun-gun is the proximity of use, you have to get close enough to touch the person. That can be bad for many reasons as im sure you all know.
My concern with a taser, is of course missing the intended target and having no means of reloading, basically being SOL.
Ive seen a few tasers that also had a stun gun built in, and I like that thought, but they appearted to be somewhat larger as well.
Ive also thought about pepper spray, but Ive heard sometimes it doesnt work.
I also know that as soon as your done "stunning" or "tasering" the person goes right back to fight status. I believe the opposite is true with pepper spray.
I really like the looks, size, etc, of the Kimber Pepperblaster. Or something of that nature, the pics/vids make it hard to tell just how big it is.
Would I be better of taking the small chance of pepper spray not being effective with the added incapacitation factor?
Discuss. Thanks.