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Street Wolf
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http://www.amazon.com/SABRE-Compact-Pepper-Spray-Pink/dp/B001CZ9MRY/ref=pd_sim_hi_1
this is only $10 at amazon.
Looks like a quick $10 way to get yourself murdered. Good choice.
What kind of taser....
- Thread starter huntoon
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Looks like a quick $10 way to get yourself murdered. Good choice.
huntoon
Adventurer
Huh? If you're going down, you're going down.
I think for this situation, a lady jogging around town 5 ish miles, this way should work fine. It's not going to drop a determined 300 pounder but it's something.
But if you thought it was for me... yeah, I wouldn't be caught dead with that thing. I carry a SOG tanto twitch XL.
Northern Explorer
Explorer
KSJeep
Explorer
Either way you go, just make sure your GF knows that nothing will do her any good if she is not mentally prepared to use it. Also what ever defensive weapon you choose, she must have it in her hand and ready to go (as most attacks will be a surprise) in an instant.
Kinda like having a gun under the seat of your car, it dos'nt do you any good when some one runs up to your window at a traffic light and points a gun in your face and wants your car.
Kinda like having a gun under the seat of your car, it dos'nt do you any good when some one runs up to your window at a traffic light and points a gun in your face and wants your car.
Lichen
Explorer
http://www.amazon.com/SABRE-Compact-Pepper-Spray-Pink/dp/B001CZ9MRY/ref=pd_sim_hi_1
this is only $10 at amazon.
I had one of these. When I tried it out, it only sprayed about 6 inches. Now if you were in Arizona, she could carry a nice little Glock.
huntoon
Adventurer
As far as having the device in hand, I agree for the most part. But actually her routes for the most part are quite people-less/obstacle-less. It would be hard for her to be surprised along the majority of the route. I envision this little sprayer being clipped to her ipod strap and then she'll grab it whenever she perceives danger upcoming. Like, say, some creep 40 yards up ahead.
And she and I both aren't so naive as to think that any device in particular will save you. There is always someone who can outgun you. But, I think, we can take reasonable steps to outgun most the bad guys or hat to say it, be less attractive to them.
Better put: you don't have to be the fastest swimmer to avoid a shark, just faster than the slowest swimmer.
And on top of all that I think we can all agree will to survive and fight is the best defense possible.
And she and I both aren't so naive as to think that any device in particular will save you. There is always someone who can outgun you. But, I think, we can take reasonable steps to outgun most the bad guys or hat to say it, be less attractive to them.
Better put: you don't have to be the fastest swimmer to avoid a shark, just faster than the slowest swimmer.
And on top of all that I think we can all agree will to survive and fight is the best defense possible.
jrose609
Explorer
Pepper Spray and TASERs can be effective tools if used properly.
If it were me, I'd recommend getting your girlfriend a dog to run with her. I think she would be much less likely to be attacked if she were running with a German Shepherd. Even a little dog like a Jack russell terrier can be a deterrant.
Dogs are very in-tune with surroundings. They will pick up on an attacker's intentions long before a human will. A dog could count as an "early warning system" and allow your girlfriend time to get away before the attacker can even get close.
If it were me, I'd recommend getting your girlfriend a dog to run with her. I think she would be much less likely to be attacked if she were running with a German Shepherd. Even a little dog like a Jack russell terrier can be a deterrant.
Dogs are very in-tune with surroundings. They will pick up on an attacker's intentions long before a human will. A dog could count as an "early warning system" and allow your girlfriend time to get away before the attacker can even get close.
I Leak Oil
Expedition Leader
I second the dog! Most would be offenders won't bother if there's a dog and the dog can't be taken away and used against you.
FreeManDan
Adventurer
Did you say caulifornia?
No seriously, this will work greatJust to add my minor $.02 for your consideration....
If you get a stun device of some kind, definitely get her a Taser C2. It enables one to engage the suspect prior to physical contact. But, if you miss with the darts (has happened to me twice dealing with rapidly moving targets) you still have the device to use as a direct contact stun device. Or, in the case of one dart impacting, you can complete the circuit by making contact with the end of the Taser on the suspect's person.
If you go with a personal defense spray, get something in a ballistic stream. It would have a better chance of making contact with the suspect and not the user - a windy day could have you coughing worse than the suspect if you are using a traditional aerosol carrier. But I have seen people fight right through an entire can of oleresin capsicum painted upon their face with almost no ill effect, so be aware that it may not work.
Bottom line, there is no 100% reliable non-lethal self defense system to carry, but by being mentally alert and in tune with your environment gives you a great advantage and could keep you from being targeted at all. (if more people existed in this condition, I am certain there would be less victims in the world. the wolves look for easy prey) Also, have the mindset that if one is attacked, you are not going to go down easy. Fight, fight, fight, and never give up.
coreys88burban
Adventurer
perrer spray handgun. looks like a real gun and shoots up to 20 ft using bear spray:victory:
x26c
i have and love my tazer x26c ,you can keep a safe distance and drop a red dot on someone or take the cartrige off and contact taze and it also has a led light on it....looks like a gun and with the light and laser most its a nice setup well worth the money and yes ive used it,pepper spray im not a fan of why well ppl cant fight through it and then there really pissed...lol..also say shes joggin and sweating and uses the spray ,she will get it in her fingers more than likely and if she wipes that sweat with the same hand shes gonna feel it and wind will blow some of it back into her face if the wind is blowing right.a gun on a jog and im guessing she has little to no firearms exp so....NO..bad idea....though with training that could change.knife....hmmm..not to bad of an idea just get training,if she id grabbed from behind and a hand is placed on her mouth or she is put in a choke hold a knife will get the guy off her quick and if shes joggin 5miles each day cut and run....lol..also she should change route and times she jogs,in case the local predators are watching and waiting and if possible jog with a friend or in crowded areas.a dog awsome idea if you dont have 1 get 1 and for your benifit suprise her with it like its a present some1 to keep her company when your not around ect,then you get a get out of jail free card next time you piss her off.oh and if you get a taser they will send someone to your house (if you want)to train her with it.gun and knife....get training and i suggest tactical training not target.if you have any questions please just ask
i have and love my tazer x26c ,you can keep a safe distance and drop a red dot on someone or take the cartrige off and contact taze and it also has a led light on it....looks like a gun and with the light and laser most its a nice setup well worth the money and yes ive used it,pepper spray im not a fan of why well ppl cant fight through it and then there really pissed...lol..also say shes joggin and sweating and uses the spray ,she will get it in her fingers more than likely and if she wipes that sweat with the same hand shes gonna feel it and wind will blow some of it back into her face if the wind is blowing right.a gun on a jog and im guessing she has little to no firearms exp so....NO..bad idea....though with training that could change.knife....hmmm..not to bad of an idea just get training,if she id grabbed from behind and a hand is placed on her mouth or she is put in a choke hold a knife will get the guy off her quick and if shes joggin 5miles each day cut and run....lol..also she should change route and times she jogs,in case the local predators are watching and waiting and if possible jog with a friend or in crowded areas.a dog awsome idea if you dont have 1 get 1 and for your benifit suprise her with it like its a present some1 to keep her company when your not around ect,then you get a get out of jail free card next time you piss her off.oh and if you get a taser they will send someone to your house (if you want)to train her with it.gun and knife....get training and i suggest tactical training not target.if you have any questions please just ask