What weopon should i carry for non-leathal defense?

Question

I have concealed weapon permit and i carry my 9mm pistol with me where ever i go. I want to carry a non-leathal weapon also, but im concerned about the legality involved in using it. i know when im able to shoot a person, but when can i use say peper spray? i cant afford a taser, i was thinking about a collapsing baton. would using a less-leathal weapon like that be a bad idea?

Answer 1

Where do you live? Tough to address legality without that information.

Answer 2

I think you've got the right idea, bro, having a back-up to a firearm.  Same reason that policemen carry more than just their sidearm.  It allows a you to use a range of needed forced rather than just fists or bullets (BIG difference).

I live where there are no CCW permits issued, so I use pepper spray and a collapsible baton.  Pepper Spray works quite well and is low risk, so there is little mental hesitation to use it.  I use a tear gas/OC blend, so if they're immune to one, the other will usually get them.  The baton is a good step up, because it lets you block and use joint locks, and has some element of intimidation.

And always be mentally prepped for anything not to work, even bullets.  Ever done a "Failure/Mozambique Drill" on the pistol range?  You'll know what I mean.  So have a back-up plan, train for it, and take an available avenue of escape as soon as you know they can't give chase.

Answer 3

You have to be careful with pepper spray as some people are unaffected by it.  The same is true of a taser.  I watched a man come into a gun shop and start using tasers on himself one by one to pick out the best one.

Seriously, as others have said, martial arts.  Even beginner Aikido will let you escape or incapacitate an assailant with relative ease even if they are armed.

Answer 4

Get someone to teach you to fight/self defense.

Answer 5

are knuckle dusters legit in utah?

a collapsing baton is still kinda big and heavy isnt it?

my bro used to carry a long steel very very bright torch. shine the torch in their eyes and donk them on the head. LOL

i always thought it was hilarious but its pretty smart. ^^

guess if they are blind and uneffected by light then you probably could donk them anyway... but then again how can a blind guy mug somebody.

man your past is really really quite messed up.... no wonder you carry a gun.  -_-

if i went through what you went through id probably carry a bomb.

Answer 6

biceps.  Cant go passed a good old fashion punch in the face...or kick to the groin.

I take it you're in America?  Don't you think it's sad you need to carry a weapon in the first place?

Do a bloody self defence course or move to a place that is safe.

Tasers are DISGUSTING.  They are inhumane.  You'd want to be good with any non leathal weapon like a baton. Some smartarse will probably snatch it outta your hand and belt the living S**t right out of you.