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Maybe it's not
an age-old question but which is better-a stun gun or pepper
spray? Both have some great positives and a few not so
positives. Here we will take an objective look at which is
better. You be the judge.
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To Be Or Not
To Be?
In New Mexico, the question is red or green? (Referring to
the chile)
In Chicago it's the Cubs or White Sox?
Okay so maybe it doesn't rank up there with those lofty
questions, but people ask me all the time which is better a
stun gun or pepper spray. Here is a comparison of stun guns
and pepper spray using criteria that most people would
consider before making a purchase.
Cost-
Pepper Sprays are less expensive but require refills or
replacement. Stun Guns need new batteries occasionally.
Pepper Sprays can run from$12.95 - $29.95, and Stun Guns
from $22.00-$79.95.
Ease Of Use-
Both are equally easy to use.
Aiming-
Pepper Spray requires some skill and can be effected by wind
and rain. With Stun Guns aim is not an issue.
Closeness To Target-
Pepper Spray 6-18 feet; Stun Guns have to be right on the
target.
Legal Limitations-
Pepper Spray is legal in all states but some cities and
states have restrictions. Stun Guns are illegal in some
states. Check your local police or sheriff's department for
specifics.
Lasting Damage-
Neither Pepper Spray nor Stun Guns have lasting damage to
the assailant.
Size-
Lipstick size and larger for Pepper Spray. Stun Guns can be
as small as a handheld blackberry and bigger. Both can be
concealed in a purse.
Stopping Power-
Pepper Spray if on target-excellent. Stun Gun-very good.
Period Of Immobilization-
Pepper Spray will put someone out of action for 15-30
minutes. A Stun Gun will immobilize someone for 3-10
minutes. Both are long enough to get away and/or get help.
Intimidation
Factor-
Pepper Spray
will not likely intimidate anyone. However a fully charging
Stun Master creates quite a sight and sound enough to scare
some assailants away.
Disguisability-
Both Stun Guns
and Pepper Sprays can be disguised as different objects
easily.
On the face of it, trying to be objective, I would lean to
the pepper spray all things being equal. The problem is all
things are not equal. If the attacker is more than 6-10 feet
away one or two things can go wrong that could cost you. And
remember we are talking about the lives of you, your
children, your spouse-you don't want to leave this to
chance.
If the wind is blowing at more than 10-15 miles per hour,
which really isn't much, it can cause the spray, mist or
stream, to either go off target or worse blow back in your
face. I am not sure which is worse. In any event it will not
get you the desired result. You must have a hit right in the
face preferably the eyes on the first or second shot. Can
you hit that small a target from 10 feet away in the wind,
in rain, under stress?
Practice might be one way to instill some confidence in your
ability. Hook a string to a paper plate and hang it from a
tree branch and fire away. This will instill some confidence
in your ability to effectively use pepper spray.
There is so much at stake, potentially your life or those of
your loved ones, why not have both? They are both very easy
to carry and conceal. Both are effective. Start with the
pepper spray and end with the stun gun.
If you think crime can only happen to the other guy you are
wrong. The "other guy" is thinking the same thing and YOU
are that "other guy". There is a reason why they call it
self-defense. You have to protect yourself, your family,
your home and business!!
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