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Alternative Weapons for Self-Defense

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

NON-LETHAL Yes Yes Yes No
EFFECTIVE STOPPING POWER Yes Yes Yes Yes
EFFECTIVE WITHOUT LINE OF SIGHT Yes No No No
EFFECTIVE ENGAGEMENT DISTANCE 60-150 FEET 12 FEET 15 FEET 75 FEET
RECOIL FREE Yes Yes Yes No
LASER/FLASHLIGHT INCLUDED (LIFELITE®) Yes Yes Yes No
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 Yes No No