| Have you ever felt insecure or threatened when | | | | you won't need it. Both of these devices are |
| walking alone on the street? What about walking | | | | surprisingly easy to use. For the most part, simply |
| across your college campus in the middle of the | | | | aim and discharge. If you can use a spray can of |
| night? Who hasn't felt the distinct possibility of | | | | paint, you can use either of these devices. Their |
| becoming a victim of crime at one point or | | | | ease of use is one of the main reasons why they |
| another? It is easy to feel helpless and vulnerable, | | | | are such popular devices for self defense. You |
| but it doesn't have to be this way. The best way | | | | don't have to worry about how to actually use |
| to respond to this feeling is to carry a non-lethal | | | | them if you find yourself in a self defense |
| self defense weapon so that you are prepared to | | | | situation, unlike a handgun - is it loaded properly? |
| fight back. In addition to offering you an effective | | | | Is it ready to shoot? How do I aim it? Nonlethal |
| way to protect yourself, there are a number of | | | | self defense products are designed to be user |
| reasons why non-lethal products like pepper | | | | friendly. |
| spray, stun guns, or TASER devices make a | | | | Non-lethal devices are also more convenient. You |
| much better choice than arming yourself with a | | | | don't have to worry about the disastrous |
| gun. | | | | consequences of accidental discharge, nor are |
| First, the cost of any of these devices is much | | | | there rules against their concealment. You needn't |
| lower than the cost of any handgun. A quality | | | | worry about the consequences of the attacker |
| handgun can set you back hundreds or even | | | | using your self defense device against you, nor |
| thousands of dollars, while even the most stun | | | | must you be concerned about the possibility of |
| gun or TASER device won't be much more than | | | | killing someone. Stun guns and pepper spray are |
| a hundred, if at all. Also consider the cost of | | | | effective self defense tools that keep he owner |
| ammunition if you choose to go the handgun | | | | safe while also limiting your liability. |
| route. Nonlethal self defense devices are simply | | | | Most of your nonlethal self defense options are |
| the most cost effective method of making sure | | | | much smaller than a handgun. In fact, pepper |
| that you can get yourself out of a potentially | | | | spray can be found in keychain canisters, while |
| violent situation. | | | | stun guns come in sizes as small as a cell phone. |
| Most states require licensing and permits, and | | | | These will fit nicely into a pocket or even the |
| have other restrictions on carrying lethal weapons. | | | | smallest purse, where you'll be able to get to |
| In most cases, however, pepper spray and other | | | | them quickly when you need them. |
| non-lethal devices fall under less stringent | | | | As you can see, there are many advantages to |
| requirements. Although you may need a permit or | | | | carrying a personal self defense weapon such as |
| training class, it is generally much easier to carry | | | | a stun gun or pepper spray over a traditional |
| pepper spray, a stun gun, or a TASER device in | | | | handgun. When it comes to your safety and |
| your handbag than a gun. | | | | security, don't be caught unprepared. Arm |
| Not only will you not be required to undergo | | | | yourself with an affordable and easy to use |
| training to carry pepper spray and stun guns, but | | | | nonlethal means of self defense today. |