Anyone own a gas pistol?

[Karadros]

No, but something that looks intimidating might discourage an attacker to attack you in the first place.

A piece of wood that looks like a gun, but hollowed out to fit a pepper sprayer in.

[Evil Midnight Bomber]

I think that anyone who has a clue about self defense also understands the mental aspect of it.

I believe the technical term is "compensating".

[Zethras]

Maybe he should carry a Klingon Bat'leth then.

I mean, why not?

[Shadowferal]

I think that anyone who has a clue about self defense also understands the mental aspect of it.

Thanks for valuable information.

If you're in fear for your life you won't care how you appear.

If you don't know how to handle a gun, don't buy one. If something is for personal defense, pepper spray will work just fine in most circumstances.

*nods*
We do agree on some things...

[Total Crica]

Pepper spray is small and concealable, someone might not see it and think "Hey look, a helpless victim". Something that is noticeable and conspicuous would make them think "Nope, not going to screw with this guy."

Or they could think "wow, he uses exactly what I know how to take from him and use on him!" if you happen across a smart criminal...

[Total Crica]

heck why not this.
https://www.amazon.com/Sabre-1-8oz-F...WB67NGNKW06HTN

With my luck, I would only ever encounter criminals and animals that are able to withstand the torture those pump out...

I would be a sucky criminal, my pain tolerance is in the negative...

[The Stormbringer]

Just run around in one of these bad boys.



No one messes with a T-rex.

[Ashkiman]

Pepper spray is small and concealable, someone might not see it and think "Hey look, a helpless victim". Something that is noticeable and conspicuous would make them think "Nope, not going to screw with this guy."

He's not going to carry a gun in his hand while walking in the streets, he just wants to be able to defend himself if anyone assaulted him.

[kail]

Whistles can be used for defensive purposes. Maybe get a leather or camo holster for it so it looks more edgy.

Is that the "come back and kick me!" whistle?

OT: Get a restraining order against whoever threatened you. If you fear your safety from the general public, then get a shrink.

[LilSaihah]

Whistles can be used for defensive purposes. Maybe get a leather or camo holster for it so it looks more edgy.

I've always wondered what a horn would be like for self-defense. Just toot it in people's faces.

[Zethras]

Or they could think "wow, he uses exactly what I know how to take from him and use on him!" if you happen across a smart criminal...

Smart criminal.

lel.

[Fencers]

How effective is a gas gun versus run-of-the-mill pepper spray?

Why increase the potential danger by carrying a firearm-like device and how is it less cumbersome than pepper spray?

Seems weird to go to a gas pistol as the first line of defense.

[Total Crica]

Smart criminal.

lel.

Smart enough to take it from him, sure. Smart enough to not get caught by the police after he does so? I dunno.

[the game]

How effective is a gas gun versus run-of-the-mill pepper spray?

Why increase the potential danger by carrying a firearm-like device and how is it less cumbersome than pepper spray?

Seems weird to go to a gas pistol as the first line of defense.

pretty sure this whole thread boils down to the OP wanting to look edgy.

[Hotmail]

We have some bizarre air gun laws in my home country of Italy.

In Italy, any mechanism that produces a muzzle energy higher than 7.5 joules is considered a "low-power air gun", which anyone at least 18 years of age can purchase and use without licence or registration. However, any device developing a muzzle energy equal to, or higher than, 7.5 joules is considered a "high-power air gun", requiring Police licensing and registration for purchase and detention just like any firearm. But... Bows, crossbows and similar are exempt from this rule.

What I'm getting at is,



The guy in the video says to use matches and cotton swabs, but needles and thumbtacks work just fine. Aim for the cojones, and hold nothing back.

[Zethras]

Smart enough to take it from him, sure. Smart enough to not get caught by the police after he does so? I dunno.

Smart criminals don't mug people in the street, they work for banks and the government.

[Total Crica]

Smart criminals don't mug people in the street, they work for banks and the government.

I am not using the word smart to refer to legal choices only.

[Zethras]

Double post for some reason...? Self edited out.