I need less-lethal carry advice

[Pedro]

I'm thinking about carrying a less-lethal option. A few times, I felt like I needed something other than just words or a gun. I've used pepper spray and Sabre Red is my favorite. I tried a Kimber Pepper Blaster but only having two shots made me nervous. I’m also checking out gel sprays because they don't blow back..

 

[Alan]

Gel spray is a good choice

 

[Tabby]

I'm thinking about carrying a less-lethal option. A few times, I felt like I needed something other than just words or a gun. I've used pepper spray and Sabre Red is my favorite. I tried a Kimber Pepper Blaster but only having two shots made me nervous. I’m also checking out gel sprays because they don't blow back..

I am somewhat curious what kinds of situations you are encountering that requires this type of defense tactic, simply because it seems that you have tried many different devices that did not do what you wanted them to. I guess I would need to know more about the situation before I could recommend a solution.

 

[Pedro]

I am somewhat curious what kinds of situations you are encountering that requires this type of defense tactic, simply because it seems that you have tried many different devices that did not do what you wanted them to. I guess I would need to know more about the situation before I could recommend a solution.

I've had some unsettling late-night experiences...nothing major, but enough to make me want a less-lethal self-defense option that's actually useful

 

[Pedro]

Gel spray is a good choice

Thanks Alan!

 

[Tabby]

I've had some unsettling late-night experiences...nothing major, but enough to make me want a less-lethal self-defense option that's actually useful

Again, your answer leaves a lot of questions. If you are too shy to reveal the source of your angst, it's hard to provide any advice or help. Gas or pepper spray leaves a lot to be desired. Both can come back and incapacitate you as well as your aggressors. Gel is one answer, a taser is another. If you want to really cause someone to back off, go to your local boat dealer. There are air horns small enough to fit into a pocket. In a dark corner late at night one thing that nobody is expecting is a loud noise directed at them, coming out of nowhere. It will stop them in their tracks during which period you can hit them with the gel or tase them and then leave the area. Make sure you are out of the area before they have a chance to gather their wits recover from the Gel or taser.

 

[Robin1]

Again, your answer leaves a lot of questions. If you are too shy to reveal the source of your angst, it's hard to provide any advice or help. Gas or pepper spray leaves a lot to be desired. Both can come back and incapacitate you as well as your aggressors. Gel is one answer, a taser is another. If you want to really cause someone to back off, go to your local boat dealer. There are air horns small enough to fit into a pocket. In a dark corner late at night one thing that nobody is expecting is a loud noise directed at them, coming out of nowhere. It will stop them in their tracks during which period you can hit them with the gel or tase them and then leave the area. Make sure you are out of the area before they have a chance to gather their wits recover from the Gel or taser.

That boat air horn trick is smart, the loud random noise will buy you time