Non-lethal weapons should be your first line of defense against an attack and a important part of any security plan. Small, portable, and legal in most states, these home defense weapons can be kept in a nightstand or carried in a purse in case of an emergency.
Being off-grid and away from neighbors can make you stand out like a sore thumb to an intruder. During SHTF you can bet you will be a target. When you’re out on your own and have no one else to watch your back, you need every advantage you can get.
College students, single women, or late-night joggers can also benefit from non-lethal weapons. They can make the difference between being fully prepared and falling short.
From a legal point of view non-lethal weapons are usually your best bet (if they are legal in your State) and in most cases they are all you need to end an attack, but be prepared to escalate to a lethal weapon if necessary.
They includes more than tasers and bean bag shells. They cover everything from detention and restraint items, rubber ammunition, and even practice weapons.
Less than lethal items that can give you the edge
Restraining:
Non-lethal weapons and ammunition:
- Tactical pen
- Extendable baton or stun baton
- Leather slapper
- Billy club (a.k.a. tire thumper)
- Rubber pellet ammunition
- Smoke Grenade
- Marking rounds
- Foam bullets
Self defense items:
If you need to keep someone restrained, defend yourself without killing your assailant, or you need an advantage that will let you escape the situation these items can make or break the situation.
Training in any defensive situation is always crucial, so make sure you practice with all these weapons just like you would with a real gun or knife. Make sure you are comfortable with your chosen items before you trust your safety to them.
Many “less than lethal” items are outlawed in some states so they can be hard to find locally even if they are legal. If they are available for purchase in your area then there is no better place to buy them than Amazon, or out-of-state gun shows may be your only bet. Make sure you check your local laws before buying.
Non-lethal weapons provide a first line of defense against attackers and let them know that their easy pickings isn’t so easy. In the real world this is usually all it takes to end a conflict, but always keep your backup lethal weapon ready too.
