Blog posts tagged with 'self protection'

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 ...

 

“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...

 

Many people have been waiting for this less-lethal device to become available, including me.  The HDX 68 is a serious, high powered, high capacity self or home defense product that will perform for you when you need it. 

 

The HDX 68 is powered by either an 88 gram CO2 cartridge or with a 2X1...

While women are generally more likely to buy pepper gel pistols compared to men, they’re ideal for anyone who is involved in an active lifestyle or lives in a heavily populated area. These compact devices offer a less-lethal form of self-defense that is easy to use and effective. Their concealability and ease of use especially appeal to women who prioritize personal safety but may not like the idea of a lethal weapon for one reason or another—such as being around children, a friend group who are uncomfortable with firearms, or their employer has an anti-firearm policy.

In an era where personal safety is paramount, non-lethal alternatives to firearms are increasingly in demand. Among these, the Prepared 2 Protect® (P2P) pepper ball launcher has garnered attention as a potential tool for de-escalation. This device, which uses high-velocity projectiles filled with a pepper irritant, aims to provide a safer, effective means of self-defense. This article delves into the effectiveness and efficiency of the P2P pepper ball launcher as a de-escalation device, examining its operational features, practical usability, and potential impact on safety.

What is a transitional space? It’s just a fifty-cent word that describes places like parking lots, hallways, courtyards– any place where you are moving from one location to another. Transitional spaces are places where we are vulnerable to predatory criminals doing their work.

When Scott Fair and his family moved from Arizona to the northeast corner of Maine, he began researching less lethal self defense options. He eventually settled on the HDP 50 for himself and an HDP 50 Compact for his wife. But he admits he questioned the effectiveness of less lethal options - until ...

There are several reasons to choose less lethal self-defense options like Prepared2Protect’s HDP 50 and HDP 50 Compact pepper ball-firing pistols.

1. Personal Safety: Less lethal self-defense options provide individuals with a means to protect themselves without causing fatal harm to an attacker...

 

 

Perhaps it's an abuse of the term, but chaos theory is the point where stability moves towards instability.  The stable American life is being destabilized more and more each day. Those who have stability are often the targets of such chaotic events such as random attacks. A few years ago, urb...