02 Mar
PRODUCT RULES AND REGULATIONS, Self Defense Blog

Pepper Spray Laws

States Where Pepper Sprays are Restricted (We cannot ship to these states. If an order is placed your order will be cancelled)

New York: New York residents may only purchase defense sprays from licensed Firearms Dealers or licensed Pharmacists in that state.

Massachusetts: It is illegal for pepper spray to be mailed to Massachusetts, but it may be lawfully carried by private citizens. Before it is legal for any resident of the state to purchase the spray, a dealer must obtain a proof of age 18 or over with a valid form of identification.

However Individuals between the ages of 15 and 18 must still have a valid firearms identification (FID) card to purchase self-defense spray. These are very easy to get: you simply request one at any local police station, fill out the required form and provide two separate types of identification. Every FID has a processing fee of $2, and takes about a week to receive.

States Where Pepper Sprays Have Some Restrictions

Michigan: Pepper spray must not be more than 10% and can be used for self defense. “The reasonable use of a self-defense spray or foam device containing not more than 10% oleoresin capsicum by a person in the protection of a person or property under circumstances that would justify the person’s use of physical force. The Canister size is restricted to 35grams approx. 1.2oz.

Wisconsin: Tear gas is not permissible. By regulation, OC products with a maximum OC concentration of 10% and weight range of oleoresin of capsicum and inert ingredients of 15-60 grams are authorized. This is 1/2 oz. and 2 oz. spray.

  • Further, the product cannot be camouflaged, and must have a safety feature designed to prevent accidental discharge.
  • The units may not have an effective range of over 20 feet and must have an effective range of six feet.
  • In addition there are certain labeling and packaging requirements: must state cannot sell to anyone under 18 and the phone number of the manufacturer has to be on the label. The units must also be sold in sealed tamper-proof packages.

IMPORTANT: Pepper Spray is legal in all 50 states, however a number of cities and states have restrictions on sizes, strengths, etc. If you have a question, it is wise to check with you local city or state attorney’s office.

Defense sprays should only be purchased by those 18 years of age or older. The above list may not be totally accurate or complete and PDM Self Defense accepts no responsibility for its accuracy or completeness.

02 Mar
PRODUCT RULES AND REGULATIONS, Self Defense Blog

TASER Regulations By State

Any background check showing felonies, violent crimes or sex related offenses in the past 10 years, and misdemeanors involving violent crimes or sex related offenses in the past 5 years, will result in an automatic background check fail.

State Legal for Security Guard Use Legal for Consumer Use/Possession Permit Required for Consumers to Possess Background Check Required Other Restrictions
Alabama Yes Yes No No No
Alaska Yes Yes No No No
Arizona Yes Yes No No Yes (verify possession of valid government ID)
Arkansas Yes Yes No No Yes (no sales under 19)
California Yes Yes No No Yes (no sales under 19 & no felony convictions)
Colorado Yes Yes No No No
Connecticut No Yes (in home only) No No No
Delaware Yes Yes (permit required for concealed carry) No No No
District of Columbia Yes Yes No No No
Florida Yes Yes No No No
Georgia Yes Yes No No No
Hawaii No No N/A N/A N/A
Idaho Yes Yes No No No
Illinois Yes (with FOID) Yes (with FOID and on premises, business, or by invitation) Yes Yes Yes (must only sell to FOID holder and waiting period)
Indiana Yes Yes No No No
Iowa Yes (with professional permit) Yes Yes No No
Kansas Yes Yes No No No
Kentucky Yes Yes No No No
Louisiana Yes Yes No No No
Maine Yes Yes No No No
Maryland Yes Yes No Yes No
Massachusetts Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes (submit a copy of resident firearms license, Massachusetts ID, and MA Basic Firearms Safety Course certificate)
Michigan Yes Yes Yes No Yes (verify identity and possession of CCW)
Minnesota Yes Yes No Yes Yes (no sales under 19)
Mississippi Yes Yes Yes No No
Montana Yes Yes No No No
Nebraska Yes Yes No No No
Nevada Yes Yes No No No
New Hampshire Yes Yes No No No
New Jersey Yes Yes No No No
State Legal for Security Guard Use Legal for Consumer Use/Possession Permit Required for Consumers to Possess Background Check Required Other Restrictions
New Mexico Yes Yes (permit required for concealed carry unless on own premises or in personal vehicle No No No
New York Yes Yes No No There may be other county/local laws civilian CEW possession within the State of New York. It is the sole responsibility of the individual possessing the CEW to research and comply with all laws.
North Carolina Yes (no concealed carry outside of own premises) Yes (no concealed carry outside of own premises No No No
North Dakota Yes Yes No (permit not required to conceal carry the StrikeLight but required for all other CEWs) No No
Ohio Yes Yes No No No
Oklahoma Yes Yes No No No
Oregon Yes Yes No No No
Pennsylvania Yes Yes No No No
Puerto Rico Yes Yes Yes No No
Rhode Island No No N/A N/A N/A
South Carolina Yes Yes No No No
South Dakota Yes Yes No No No
Tennessee Yes (permit required) Yes No No No
Texas Yes Yes No No No
Utah Yes Yes No No No
Vermont Yes Yes No No No
Virginia Yes Yes No No No
Washington Yes Yes No No No
West Virginia Yes (permit required for concealed carry unless on own premises) Yes (permit required for concealed carry unless on own premises) No No No
Wisconsin Yes with CCW License) Yes (with CCW License or in own home/business) Yes No Yes (verify possession of CCW or that use is restricted to home/business)
Wyoming Yes Yes No No No
Police Officer holding an expandable baton.
02 Mar
PRODUCT RULES AND REGULATIONS, Self Defense Blog

Baton Laws By State

State Open Carry Concealed Carry With CHP Other Permit Comment
Alabama Legal Legal N/A N/A
Alaska Legal Legal (21+ years old) N/A N/A
Arizona Legal Legal (21+ years old) N/A N/A
Arkansas Vague Vague Yes Yes Technically only illegal “with a purpose to employ as a weapon against a person.”
California Illegal Illegal No Yes
Colorado Legal Legal N/A N/A
Connecticut Illegal Illegal No No On duty security guards may carry a baton.
Delaware Legal Illegal Yes No
District of Columbia Legal Vague No No Illegal to conceal “any deadly or dangerous weapon.” Similar cases suggest general hostility to carry.
Florida Legal Illegal Yes No
Georgia Legal Legal N/A N/A
Hawaii Illegal Illegal No No Fish Bats don’t count, unless carried as a weapon.
Idaho Legal Vague Yes No Illegal to conceal “any deadly weapon,” but doesn’t apply outside a city if 18 + years old or on private property with owner’s permission.
Illinois Vague Vague No ? Illegal to carry a billy “with intent to use the same unlawfully against another” or in a government building.
Indiana Legal Legal N/A N/A
Iowa Legal Vague Yes No Illegal to conceal any “dangerous weapon” which is very broadly applicable.
Kansas Legal Illegal No No Illegal to conceal a “billy.”
Kentucky Legal Illegal Yes No
Louisiana Legal Vague No No Illegal to conceal any “instrumentality customarily used or intended for probable use as a dangerous weapon.”
Maine Legal Vague No No
Maryland Legal Vague Yes No Could be a “dangerous or deadly weapon,” but isn’t named explicitly. Law has self-defense provision. Similar cases suggest state must prove criminal intent.
Massachusetts Legal Legal N/A N/A Only prohibited when arrested on a warrant or during a breach of peace.
Michigan Vague Vague No No Illegal to carry with intent to use unlawfully against another “any other dangerous or deadly weapon or instrument.”
Minnesota Vague Vague No No Illegal to possess any “instrumentality customarily used or intended for probable use as a dangerous weapon.
Mississippi Legal Legal N/A N/A
Missouri Legal Vague Yes No Illegal to conceal “any other weapon readily capable of lethal use.”
Montana Legal Illegal Yes No
Nebraska Legal Vague Yes No Illegal to conceal “any other deadly weapon,” but burden lies with the state. Law has self-defense provision.
Nevada Illegal Illegal No Yes Can obtain written permission from the county sheriff.
New Hampshire Legal Legal N/A N/A
New Jersey Illegal Illegal No Yes Guards with CHP and training certification are permitted to carry
New Mexico Vague Vague Yes No Illegal to carry “any other typed of deadly weapon.”
New York Illegal Illegal No No
State Open Carry Concealed Carry With CHP Other Permit Comment
North Carolina Legal Vague No No
North Dakota Legal Illegal Yes No
Ohio Legal Vague No No
Oklahoma Illegal Illegal No No
Oregon Legal Legal N/A N/A
Pennsylvania Vague Vague No No Illegal to possess “other implement for the infliction of serious bodily injury which serves no common lawful purpose.” Case law indicates self-defense is not a “common lawful purpose.”
Rhode Island Illegal Illegal No No No exception noted for private security.
South Carolina Legal Vague No No Illegal to conceal “a deadly weapon usually used for the infliction of personal injury.”
South Dakota Legal Legal N/A N/A
Tennessee Illegal Illegal No Yes
Texas Legal Legal N/A N/A
Utah Legal Legal N/A N/A
Vermont Legal Legal N/A N/A
Virginia Legal Vague Spring-loaded baton is illegal, but could possibly be extended to any “weapon of like kind.”
Washington Legal Vague No No Illegal to conceal “other dangerous weapon”
West Virginia Legal Legal N/A N/A
Wisconsin Legal Legal Yes No
Wyoming Legal Vague Yes No Illegal to conceal a “deadly weapon.”
02 Mar
Self Defense Blog

Baptism

Here is a straightforward way to explain baptism:

Baptism is a symbol to show the world that you love, trust, and have put your hope in Christ. It’s like a wedding ring.

Let’s say; I’m not married right now, but if I put a wedding ring on my finger, would that make me married? No, of course not.

Similarly, I can be baptized in a church, but that doesn’t make me a true believer in Christ.

Imagine that I was married, though. My husband and I did go through the marriage ceremony, but I didn’t have my ring on my finger. Would that mean I wasn’t married? No way, of course, I would still be married. Similarly, I can be a believer in Christ but not baptized, and my sins are still paid for and forgiven by God.

But imagine that I indeed was married and I truly loved my husband. Would I wear my wedding ring? Of course! I would love my husband and want the whole world to know it!

In the same way, if I have trusted Christ to save me from sin, and He is the lord and joy of my life, I’ll want everyone to know about it. So baptism is a statement to everyone who sees it has trusted Christ for my salvation, and I’m committed to living for Him.

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!” 2 Corinthians 5:17

“We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death. Just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.” Romans 6:4

Baptism does not make you a believer; it shows that you already are one! Baptism does not ‘save’ you; only your faith in Christ does that.

“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast.” Ephesians 2:8, 9

A Blessed Life:

In baptism, the believer has the triune name of the triune God placed upon them, Father, Son & Holy Spirit. The name of the Lord Jesus Christ is the name of the Godhead (one God in three persons).

The Gospels tell us to baptize believers “… into the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit”, Matthew 28:19.

Baptism confirms our position ‘in Christ’ and affirms the blessings of the Father on us as his children.

02 Mar
Self Defense Blog

Ultrasonic Receiver

HT90P – Ultrasonic Receiver

Are you aware that ultrasonic sound waves through ultrasonic generators are devices that can create ultrasonic sound waves? Ultrasonic sound waves can act as a safety deterrent or conditioning device.

Using an Ultrasonic Receiver, “Advanced Electronic Circuitry,” has enabled you to hear only Ultrasounds while rejecting normal sounds to determine what and where the sound is coming.

Positive Uses for Ultrasonic Sound Devices

Turn Away Unwanted Intruders who use Ultrasounds to Harass You or Family

The “HT90P– Ultrasonic Receiver” is unique as it is an ultrasonic heterodyning type listening device.

It’s fun and educational to listen intently to the fantastic world of high-frequency sounds. The Science world makes room for “entomology,” studying insects, bats, other animals and fauna; “animals of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.”

Don’t leave out such pesky, problems such leaking air, water, gas, steam, pipes, and such serious problems as machinery wear. These are only a few of the faults, which our Ultrasonic Receiver can detect.

Less worrisome distractions can involve animals or people traversing in the woods on dry ground, or even on a wet day. That old crumply plastic bag, coins swishing back and forth, a key chain twirling, or “rain drops falling on your head.” These are only a few of the distinguishable sounds this device can detect. Let’s not leave out the yet unrecognized sounds you haven’t yet defined.

Directional Reception – You Bet

It is useful to know in which direction the sound is originating. No problem, the “Ultrasonic Receiver allows you to detect the general location of ultrasound that may be used as harassment.”

This device is not made to hear normal audible sounds.

The World of High Frequency Sounds needs not be Beyond Frequency detect ability of the Human Ear.

For more information about this premium Ultrasound Deterrent, please contact – Ultrasound Deterrents for Personal, Home and Property Protection, contact Information Unlimited at 603-673-4730. 

02 Mar
Self Defense Blog

Hack-Proof Passwords

Hack-Proof Passwords is a Necessity

We all need strong passwords, and why do they need to change often.

Computer security is a multi-million dollar business, and for a good reason. Please don’t use the same password per account. A strong password requires variety and a mix of upper and lower case letters, numbers, and symbols.

Security professionals strongly recommend that passwords contain at least 10 characters.

Here is a creative way to remember passwords. Would you happen to have a favorite that is meaningful only to you, alone?

  • 1. One suggestion is to exchange a letter in the alphabet for the number of that letter in the alphabet. Example – Q177g26z1a15)0&7g or (w2325y8h151A
  • 2. It is crucial to “stay up” on mass cybersecurity breaches—like the one disclosed by Yahoo and Gmail.

SMISHING

How many of you are familiar with the term “SMISHING.”

Human skunks use their cell phones to trick people into believing the text they just received, notifying them by text that $5,000 was just withdrawn from their bank account.

When the “victim” is asked by the criminal whether they authorized the transaction, if the “victim” clicks on the link or calls the phone number, the criminal “caller” will try to get more information from the victim.

The criminal then asks the “victim” to verify or update their account information or reveal other personal details. What is not understandable is that people are more liable to trust a text over an email.

The criminals take advantage of the “illegally” obtained confidential information.

Many people will make the “destructive error” of answering the text.

So, the next time you receive a questionable or unusual message, Do Not Respond. 

Instead, do the following:

a. Read the text carefully. Take a close look at the way the link is formed. Fraudulent link – www.ChaseBank123.com  

  • b. The “123” usually signals that the link is invalid. (hacker’s link)
  • c. Please Do Not click on “any link” – without first investigating the course of the link.
  • Some scammers will dare you to click on your fraudulent link by writing; “Reply with “STOP” if you no longer want to receive these messages.

DANGER

  • If you make the mistake of clicking on the link, it tells the hackers that they have contacted a valid phone number and that someone will respond.
  • Don’t let the hackers “bait you” into responding back to them. NEVER call the number provided in the text message

Appropriate Action Steps

  • Instead, ignore the message.
  • Call your bank.
  • For any inquiry relating to your bank account, immediately call your bank at the number listed on your statement or on the back of your bank card.
  • Your bank shall advise you as to whether the text is legitimate and if any money was actually taken out of your account.
  • Check your phone number. Check to make sure there aren’t any unauthorized charges.
  • You need to know whether you have been enrolled in some type of subscription service by hackers.

Other people’s information is a multibillion-dollar “Black Market Business.”

FYI: Credible companies (especially banks) won’t ask you for personal information (or sensitive information) in a text message.

02 Mar
Self Defense Blog

Hijacked Website – How To Keep Your Site Safe

Cruel betrayal is growing daily within numerous forms of business.

I looked forward to growing an online business so I could contribute to the safety of others’ lives. Because I was too trusting and failed to check out the web development I chose to build a website, my website was hijacked and destroyed. The dishonorable predatory company put me out of business for almost two years.

Lesson learned – don’t ever hire a web development company that retains your FTP file and domain name and insists on having complete control over your website. The dishonorable website development company that destroyed my website even went behind my back and registered my blog domain without my consent or knowledge.

The lesson here is that whoever has a proprietorship of the “company domain name owns the company.” You need to make sure you have control of your Domain Records (FTP Files) and their password.

Some web development companies will deliberately destroy your website and all the records and files to your former website.

Require that your domain records “FTP Files” remain in your possession.

Lesson Learned

The safest way to avoid becoming a victim of website hijacking is to learn to build your own website. Always keep your business records under your control.

By the Grace of Our Lord Jesus; two extremely knowledgeable and honorable friends are assisting me in the rebuilding of PDM Self Defense. Thank you sincerely, Rana and Barbara.

 

12 Tips to Protect Your Company Website From Hackers   by John Rampton

https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/241620

02 Mar
Self Defense Blog, SURVIVING DISASTER EMERGENCIES

Roadside HERO – Emergency Prepared Equipment – Saves Lives

As a retired Firefighter I believe in this product I have one in my car and I have a few for the rest of my family.”

– Jack White Up until recently, if you wanted to be prepared for any issue large or small that life might throw at you on a journey, you essentially had to fill your trunk with countless items.
Worried that you might get in an accident and need to break out your windows?
1. Hope you have a glass breaker handy.
2. Do you want to make sure you’ll never be trapped after an accident by your seat belt? You’ll need a dedicated cutter by your side.
3. Are you worried that the essential little smartphone that you’ve come to rely on might die at the worst possible time? You’ll need a power bank – and probably a few – to guarantee that doesn’t happen.
4. Thankfully, the Roadside HERO has come along to change all of this, both for the better and for all time. In a lot of ways, it’s more than just another multi-function tool.
5. With nine different essential tools condensed into one convenient package, it’s truly poised to revolutionize this part of our lives the same way the iPhone did all those years ago.
02 Mar
Self Defense Blog

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
02 Mar
Self Defense Blog

How To Prepare For World War III: A Survival And Money Guide

So you’ve survived the pandemic. Congrats! Now there’s potentially World War III to deal with. Damn it. If World War III does happen, we should learn how to prepare now.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine does have the possibility of starting the next World War. Imagine. Belarus joins Russia in the war. NATO fights back. The West levies massive sanctions against Russia. China backs up Russia. China invades Taiwan. Then the U.S. finally steps up.

If the U.S. gets heavily involved, then our citizens become at risk. Once a nuclear bomb hits America, billionaires like Mark Zuckerberg can retreat to over 700+ acres of now private Kauai land. He’s probably in Hawaii already.