Pepper Spray is for self-defense, period

January 25th, 2012

We’re sure most of you have read about the ludicrous incident on Black Friday 2011, in which a woman at a Walmart pepper-sprayed a crowd to get her hands on a discounted Xbox.

To be clear, JLBO Ventures and safetyisours.com do not condone this type of behavior for using pepper spray. Pepper spray should be limited to self-defense only and should not be employed for any other purpose.

Ingredients and Effects

Pepper spray is a highly effective self-defense weapon to incapacitate an attacker when discharged properly. The main ingredient is Oleoresin capsicum, an oily extract of pepper plants of the genus Capsicum. Concentration levels vary between products, with more potent formulas typically reserved for law enforcement and security personnel.

Exposure to OC, the main ingredient in pepper spray, causes both irritation and neurogenic inflammation through skin or eye contact, or inhalation. Pepper spray causes tingling, intense burning pain, swelling, redness, and occasionally blistering. Respiratory effects include burning of the throat, wheezing, dry cough, shortness of breath, gagging, gasping, and inability to breathe or speak, among other effects.

 

Pepper spray is portable and potent. Please use responsibly.

Pepper Spray Laws

Like any other weapon, there are also laws and regulations on the use of pepper spray. Please visit our site for more information about pepper spray laws.

Hold the Pepper

Yes, pepper spray is portable and powerful. No, do not use pepper spray other than to fend off an attacker.  2011 has been dubbed the “Year of the Pepper Spray” due to many unfortunate incidents like the Black Friday fiasco.  We encourage you to buy pepper spray, but to please use it in emergencies only.

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TASER or Stun Gun: Part 2

January 25th, 2012

TASER or Stun Gun: Part 2

In our previous post about TASERS and stun guns, we discussed some of the primary differences between the two. Read on for more information to help you decide which one is more suitable for your needs.

Are TASERs and stun guns lethal?

TASERs have only proven lethal when misused. They carry a current of 50,000 volts and if kept in contact with an attacker for too long, can cause fatalities. Stun guns are powerful as well, and vary in levels of impact. A higher-powered stun gun is obviously more effective than a lower-powered one, but any stun gun comes in handy when executing self-defense tactics against an attacker.

Big or small?

 Whether it’s a TASER or a stun gun, a bigger device such as the TASER® M26C Black, which resembles a gun, will likely intimidate an attacker more effectively than a more portable model. However, bigger units are generally reserved for security personnel and might not be the best choice for conventional purposes.

If you don’t want the world to know you’re carrying a TASER or stun gun, try buying a discreet device such as the Pretender Cell Phone Stun Gun, which packs a whopping 4.5 Million volts! It sounds lethal, but stun guns are calibrated with lower amperage to keep them nonlethal. A device such as this one fits conveniently into a pocket or purse and is rewardingly discreet.

 

Stun guns protect you against up-close attacks

 

Safety

Lastly, if you are worried about buying a TASER or a stun gun, fear not, as most models are designed with a safety device that can be activated and deactivated instantly. So if an attacker tries and succeeds in snatching your stun gun, you can activate the safety device instantly to prevent the attacker from using it against you.

 

Visit our web store  to find TASERS, stun guns and other self-defense devices for your protection.

 

 

 

 

 

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TASER or Stun Gun: Part 1

January 25th, 2012

TASERs and stun guns are very effective self-defense weapons to own in the absence of a gun. TASERs and stun guns are nonlethal weapons that can take down or incapacitate an attacker during a robbery or other type of assault.

TASERS are very effective for incapacitating attackers from a distance

 

 

However, many consumers aren’t sure which product is right for them. Many don’t know the difference between a TASER and a stun gun.

Defense by Distance

The main difference between a TASER and a stung gun is distance. TASERS fire off two electrical probes from an air cartridge from distances of up to 15 feet. A stun gun has its limitations in that it does not fire projectiles like the TASER.

Stun guns are employed when an attacker is up-close, and are designed to cause the attacker pain. Even without the projectile abilities of a TASER, which attacks the nervous system, firing a stung gun before an attacker gets too close can scare him off. Stun guns make a loud crackling noise and emit visible electrical currents, which is a very effective tactic to deter the offender before he gets too close.

Stun guns are also a bit more discreet. Stun guns are devices that are manufactured for portability and can be disguised as a cell phone, pen, or other portable device. Other models are available as batons and flashlights for a better reach advantage. Some models are even designed similar to brass knuckles, which can be worn on your hand and pack a powerful punch when making direct contact with an attacker.

Benefits of the TASER

TASERs are manufactured by only one company: TASER International Inc. As previously noted, a TASER has the benefit of distance due to its projectile abilities. However, some TASERS can function as stun guns as well. If a TASER shot is fired off and misses, the unit can still function as a stun gun if the attacker comes in direct contact. Some models come with laser sight, which create a red-dot targeting laser that can scare off an attacker when he sees he’s about to get zapped. Models with this feature might be more expensive, but it is worth it, as the targeting system is ideal for attacks in low-light and darkness situations, which is when attacks most frequently occur.  The three models available from TASER are the TASER C2, TASER M26C, and the TASER X26C.

 

 

Stun guns can be portable and very discreet

 

 

To read more about TASERS and stun guns, please read TASER or Stun Gun: Part 2.

 

 

 

 

 

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Just Testing

April 7th, 2010

Testing

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