Pepper balls might seem like low-maintenance gear you can stash away and pull out when needed, but that's a risky mindset. As less-lethal ammunition for home defense, personal protection, or training, they're perishable items. Over time, their shells can weaken, seals might fail, and overall perform...

 

Selecting Ammo for Pepper Ball Launcher

 

 

Choosing the right pepper ball ammunition isn’t about buying the “strongest” option—it’s about selecting the caliber that fits your environment, your launcher, and the role you expect it to play in your personal safety plan. At Prepared to Protect, w...

As 2025 draws to a close, Prepared 2 Protect is wrapping up the year with innovations designed to help safeguard what matters most. Our expanding lineup of less-lethal defense solutions now includes standout products such as the PGS ...

The P2P Secure 68P is a modern, less-lethal option for people who want reliable self-defense without turning to traditional firearms. It’s built on a full-size pistol platform, so handling will feel familiar to some; the ammo options are flexible, and operation and maintenance are simple. Below is...

 

When self-defense tools like pepper sprays or pepper-ball guns come into question, ignorance of the law isn’t a valid defense. Even less-lethal devices are governed by complex—and sometimes surprising—legal restrictions. Understanding what is and what isn’t permitted can mean the difference bet...

Pepper gel pistols (or pepper spray guns) take the traditional concept of pepper spray and give it a hightech twist. Instead of an aerosol mist, these devices fire a concentrated stream of liquid or gel containing the pepper irritant. The pepper gel is thicker and heavier than spray, more like a s...

By now, it’s clear that modern lesslethal devices offer improvements over the old keychain pepper spray. But you might be asking: Which should I choose for my needs? To help with that, let’s break down why you should consider a pepper ball pistol over traditional pepper spray, and where pepper gel fits in as well.

Adopting a less lethal weapon like a pepper ball or pepper gel pistol can be an empowering step for personal security. These tools are particularly well suited for individuals who are uncomfortable with guns but still want effective protection. If that’s you, remember that mindset and preparation ...

 

 

 

 

Fort Smith, AR-- June 9th, 2025

 

Less lethal self defense and personal protection is on a lot of people’s minds right now.  This happens on occasion when there is civil unrest due to one issue or another. While it might be arguable to some people that the activities of protestors ha...

 

“It’s good to have it but I hope you never need it.” 

 

This is a phrase that can be said about spare tires, fire extinguishers, firearms, less-lethal devices – anything that you really don’t want to use but can help you out in the worst case scenario.  

 

One way to think of all those item...