Many people are searching for alternative weapons for self-defense. It is no longer necessary to choose between decisive lethal force and the uncertainty of less-lethal options. One of my primary concerns has always been the distance between the assailant and me. Since I can no longer run, the distance and fps that the projectile can cover are essential to me.
1. Distance the projectile can cover while still at 100% effectiveness. (Effective Engagement Distance)
2. Speed of the projectile to the intended target
3. Effective without a line of sight (a line from an observer’s eye to a distant point “target”)
4. Recoil FREE
5. Laser/Flashlight Included (LIFELITE)
6. Collateral Damage RISK
7. Capacity
8. Effective Duration
9. Practice Capable
PEPPERBALL© |
PEPPER SPRAY |
TASER |
FIREARM |
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| NON-LETHAL |  |
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| EFFECTIVE STOPPING POWER | |
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| EFFECTIVE WITHOUT LINE OF SIGHT | |
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| EFFECTIVE ENGAGEMENT DISTANCE | 60-150 FEET | 12 FEET | 15 FEET | 75 FEET |
| RECOIL FREE | |
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| LASER/FLASHLIGHT INCLUDED (LIFELITE®) | |
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| COLLATERAL DAMAGE RISK | LOW | LOW | MODERATE | HIGH |
| CAPACITY | 5-150 PROJECTILES | 5 SHOTS | 2 ROUNDS | 10-16 ROUNDS |
| EFFECTIVE DURATION | 15 MINUTES | 15 MINUTES | 5 SECONDS | N/A |
| PRACTICE CAPABLE | |
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