The Best Weapons for Home Self Defense
Defending yourself from a criminal or an animal can require more than just your bare hands. There are weapons that are specially made to assist you in fighting criminals in case they attack you. Self defense weapons are objects of self protection used to prevent injury to yourself. These weapons work best in different situations and can be categorized according to the type of hazard they incur. Self defense weapons should be convenient, easy to carry and may be fit for use in more than one situation of danger.
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Stun Gun
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When you want to prevent a gang of criminals or animals from attacking you, a stun gun is the best weapon to go for. This is a simple weapon requiring minimum training and strength for use. Citizens without a criminal record or mental disability are eligible to buy, register and use the firearm at home only for self defense. It is advisable to keep the firearm away from children as it may cause unnecessary accidents at home. Firearms should not be carried in public unless you have a license warranting you to do so.
Pepper Spray
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At times you might want to defend yourself from a ragging friend or family member. In this situation you can use a self defense weapon causing minimal effects to the person you are defending yourself against. Pepper spray is the best for this purpose. It causes irritation to the skin or eyes. Spray the attacker's eyes to temporarily blind him. Keep the pepper spray close to you when you are at home so it is ready for use during any attack. Practice spraying so when the time comes you do not harm yourself or any other innocent person.
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Clubs and Batons
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You might want to prevent yourself from someone attacking you by making him unconscious. Clubs, batons, heavy flashlights and sticks make the perfect weapons for making attackers unconscious. You can use the flashlight to momentarily take away the attackers sight consciousness as you attack him using either the club or a baton. To make the attacker unconscious it's better to strike him firmly on the forehead. Hitting the groin can also make your attacker unconscious for some time.
Size
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The size of your home self defense weapon can help you during tough times. A small and easy portable weapon is ideal for this situation. Keep a pen knife on your waist so it is easy to draw when you need it. Use the knife to slice exposed skin and body parts, such as the fingers and the face. Knives are better used by individuals who are trained to use them. Attend karate classes to learn self defense and knife skills.
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