On the evening of December 14, 2021, a woman was saved by a pepper spray gun after being attacked by a man in a parking garage in Chicago, Illinois. The incident occurred when the woman, who had been out shopping, was walking to her car and was confronted by the man.
According to eyewitnesses, the man grabbed the woman and attempted to drag her toward his car. The woman, who had been carrying a pepper spray gun for self-defense, quickly pulled out the gun and sprayed it directly into the man's face.
Pepper spray guns are a type of self-defense tool that uses a canister of pepper spray to incapacitate an attacker. They are often preferred to traditional pepper spray because the spray is more concentrated and can reach longer distances.
The pepper spray gun was effective at momentarily blinding and disorienting the attacker, allowing the woman to escape and get to safety. The woman, who suffered minor injuries in the attack, was able to call for help and received medical attention at a nearby hospital.
Violent crime is a serious issue in the United States, and it is important to understand the trends and patterns in order to develop effective strategies for prevention and intervention.
Violent crime, including homicides, assaults, and robberies, remains a persistent problem in the United States. According to data from the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program, the overall rate of violent crime has declined significantly since peaking in the early 1990s, but there are still far too many incidents of violence occurring each year.
In this blog post, we will take a closer look at the top 10 violent crimes in the United States over the past 5 years. These crimes are ranked based on the number of incidents reported to law enforcement agencies across the country.
When it comes to choosing a pair of binoculars, there are a few key factors to consider. These include the magnification and objective lens size, the type of prism used, the size and weight of the binoculars, and the type of coatings on the lenses.
Magnification and Objective Lens Size
The magnification of a pair of binoculars is indicated by the first number in the product's name, such as "8x42." This number represents how many times an object appears to be closer when viewed through the binoculars. A higher magnification can be useful for seeing distant objects in greater detail, but it can also make it more difficult to hold the binoculars steady and may result in a smaller field of view.
The second number in the product's name, such as "8x42," represents the size of the objective lens (the lens at the front of the binoculars) in millimeters. A larger objective lens allows more light to enter the binoculars, which can be helpful for viewing objects in low light conditions. However, a larger objective lens also means a larger and heavier pair of binoculars.
Prism Type
There are two main types of prisms used in binoculars: roof prisms and Porro prisms. Roof prisms are generally more compact and have a streamlined appearance, but they can be more expensive to produce. Porro prisms, on the other hand, are less expensive to manufacture and can provide a wider field of view, but they may not be as compact as roof prisms.
Optics can be a confusing subject for those unfamiliar with the various types of equipment available. In this blog post, we'll take a look at some of the most common types of optics equipment, including scopes, electronic sights, cameras, viewing devices, mounting options, and accessories.
A - Scopes: Riflescopes
A riflescope is a type of optical device that is attached to a rifle and used to improve accuracy when shooting at long distances. Riflescopes typically have a magnifying lens and crosshairs or reticles to help the shooter aim at the target. There are many different types of riflescopes available, including variable scopes, which allow the shooter to adjust the magnification, and fixed scopes, which have a fixed magnification.
B - Electronic Sights: Holographic, Laser, Reflex, Tube Style
Electronic sights, also known as red dot sights, are a type of optics equipment that projects a dot or reticle onto a glass lens, allowing the shooter to aim more accurately. These sights are becoming increasingly popular among hunters, target shooters, and law enforcement officers, as they can significantly improve accuracy and speed up target acquisition. In this blog post, we'll take a look at four types of electronic sights: holographic, laser, reflex, and tube style.
There are several factors to consider when purchasing a rifle scope, including the following:
Magnification: This refers to the level of detail that a scope can provide at a given distance. A scope with a higher magnification will allow you to see your target more clearly, but it may also make it more difficult to acquire a target quickly.
Objective lens size: The objective lens is the lens at the front of the scope, and it determines how much light the scope can gather. A larger objective lens will allow for a brighter, clearer image, but it may also make the scope heavier and more difficult to mount on your rifle.
Reticle: The reticle, also known as the crosshairs, is the aiming point in the scope. There are many different types of reticles available, including duplex, mil-dot, and ranging reticles, each of which has its own specific features and benefits.
A Taser device is a type of electroshock weapon that is designed to incapacitate an attacker by delivering a high-voltage electric shock. It works by firing two small probes that are connected to the device by wires, which can travel up to 15 feet to deliver the electric shock.
There are several benefits to using a Taser as a self-defense tool:
Non-lethal: Tasers are designed to be non-lethal, meaning that they are less likely to cause serious injury or death than other types of self-defense weapons such as guns or knives.
Effective: Tasers are highly effective at incapacitating an attacker, as they can cause muscle contractions and disorientation.
Range: Tasers have a longer range than other types of self-defense weapons, allowing you to defend yourself from a distance.
Mace and pepper spray are both types of personal defense sprays that are designed to incapacitate an attacker. However, they are made from different chemical compounds and have some key differences.
Mace is a brand name for a type of tear gas that is used as a self-defense spray. It contains a chemical called chloroacetophenone, which causes irritation and swelling of the eyes, throat, and skin. It is designed to incapacitate an attacker by causing temporary blindness and difficulty breathing.
Pepper spray, on the other hand, is made from a chemical compound called oleoresin capsicum (OC), which is derived from hot peppers. When sprayed into the face, OC causes a burning sensation in the eyes, throat, and skin, and can cause temporary blindness and difficulty breathing. Pepper spray is also more effective at deterring animal attacks.
A stun gun is a type of non-lethal self-defense weapon that uses electricity to incapacitate an attacker. It works by delivering a high-voltage, low-amperage electric shock to the person being stunned, causing muscle contractions and disorientation.
The technology behind a stun gun is fairly simple. It consists of a high-voltage power source, such as a battery or capacitor, which is connected to two electrodes. When the stun gun is activated, electricity is discharged from the electrodes, creating an electric current that flows through the body of the person being stunned.
Hidden cameras, also known as spy cameras or nanny cameras, are small, discreet cameras that can be placed in a variety of locations to record footage without being detected. These cameras are often used for home security, to monitor the care of a child or elderly relative, or to gather evidence of criminal activity.
If you're in the market for a hidden camera, there are a few key factors to consider to ensure that you choose the right one for your needs.
Purpose: First, think about why you want to use a hidden camera. Do you need it for home security? To monitor the care of a child or elderly relative? Or do you need it to gather evidence of criminal activity? The purpose of the camera will help determine the type of camera and features you need.
Placement: Consider where you want to place the camera. Will it be hidden inside a object, such as a clock or smoke detector? Or do you want a camera that can be placed in a more visible location, such as on a shelf or in a plant? The location of the camera will impact its size, shape, and features.
Audio: Do you need a camera that records audio, or just video? Some hidden cameras are designed to record both audio and video, while others are audio-only. Keep in mind that recording audio may be illegal in some areas, so be sure to check local laws before purchasing a camera with audio capabilities.
Taser Devices and stun guns are both types of electroshock weapons that are designed to incapacitate a person by delivering a high-voltage electric shock. However, there are some significant differences between the two types of devices.
Tasers are designed to be used at a distance, while stun guns are designed to be used at close range. Tasers use compressed gas to propel two small electrodes, or darts, at a target. The darts are attached to the Taser by conductive wires, and when they make contact with the target, they deliver a high-voltage electric shock that disrupts the person's muscle control and causes them to become incapacitated. Tasers are often used by law enforcement as a less-lethal alternative to firearms, and they are also available for civilian use.
Taser technology and pepper gun technology are both non-lethal self-defense options that are used by law enforcement and private individuals. However, there are some significant differences between these two technologies.
Taser technology involves the use of a Taser, a handheld device that uses electrical current to disrupt muscle control and incapacitate a person. The device has two probes that are shot out from the end of the Taser and can travel up to 15 feet. When the probes hit the target, an electrical current is transmitted through the probes, disrupting the person's muscle control and causing them to fall to the ground. Tasers are often used by law enforcement as a less lethal alternative to guns and can be used in situations where a person is armed or poses a physical threat.
Pepper sprays - Pepper spray is a non-lethal self-defense option that can be carried easily and used to incapacitate an attacker.
Stun guns - A stun gun is a device that delivers a high-voltage shock to an attacker, causing temporary paralysis and disorientation.
Personal alarms - A personal alarm is a device that produces a loud, attention-getting sound when activated, alerting others to your situation and potentially deterring an attacker.
TASER recently launched the TASER Bolt 2 which is now available for sale. TASER sold the first Bolt years ago which eventually was discontinued. So the Bolt 2 is a relaunch.
The Bolt 2 features a 15-foot range, improved accuracy in low-light, and the ability to alert 911 when the unit is fired (when paired with a companion smartphone app).
The TASER Bolt 2 will immobilize attackers with a 30 seconds cyle time when fired, has LASER targeting to help aim the unit and a high lumen light for nighttime usage. When discharging the Bolt 2, a smartphone companion app will alert 911 dispatchers that a paired weapon was fired and provides GPS location that is directly transmitted to the police.
TASER/AXON recently launched the TASER StrikeLight 2, the second generation of the StrikeLight which is now available for sale.
The TASER StrikeLight 2 features a 3-in-1 flashlight with a loud warning arc audio, improved battery life, a rechargeable battery with a standard USB-C universal charging cable and a safety slider to prevent accidental shock. It is also more compact than Axon's original TASER StrikeLight, and easier to store away in a large pocket, backpack or purse. The light beam is a 150 lumens or high beam with 700 lumens to disorient possible threats. For more information visit here.
The TASER X26P has been discontinued and replaced by the TASER X1. The units are basically the same except the X1 doesn't include a light and the kit doesn't inclulde a holster.
As a result, the X1 kit is a lower price point. Finally, the X1 comes in grew unlike the X26P that came in black and yellow.
Like the X26P, the X1 device includes a laser to help aim the device, battery (non-rechargeable) and 2 live 15-feet cartridges.
Pepper spray guns are an excellent non-lethal option for self-defense. They provide a reliable means of protection against attackers, with the added benefit of being legal in most areas where firearms are not. The JPX pepper spray gun series is a popular choice. The JPX 4 and JPX 6 are both police-grade pepper spray guns that are designed to provide maximum protection against attackers. Below we will compare the JPX 4 and JPX 6 models to help you decide which one is the best fit for your needs.
If you are looking for a non-lethal weapon, many people consider a Taser or Stun Gun, but many people aren't aware of Pepper Spray Guns, which in some ways is a better choice. Many people are only aware of the smaller handheld pepper sprays.
Pepper Spray Guns are very effective. They shoot further than a Taser and don't require precision accuracy like a Taser to hit your attacker. The pepper spray contents will distribute over several feet affecting an attacker. However, blowback from the spray can affect the user as well as the attacker.
If pepper spray is released indoors it can be messy and smelly, although non-toxic, which will require some cleanup. Below are the 5 Pepper Spray Guns that we carry. Check them out for further information and see if one fits your needs.
Check out this new product we just started selling in our store. This product is called the Pocket Jump which can charge your dead cell phone battery like a normal power bank but it is the first product that can jump-start your car from inside the vehicle!
Imagine yourself stranded along a dark road or in a desolate parking lot in the middle of the night. First, your phone dies, then your car won’t start. Now you’re left without the security of a working phone messing with dirty jumper cables while hoping the “right” kind of person stops to help.
This is why the Pocket Jump was invented. It is the first product of its kind that can transfer power directly to the car battery through your vehicle’s power outlet. Equipped with Smart Charge Technology, not only can it recharge devices like smart phones, tablets, and gaming devices, it also has enough power to jump-start a vehicle — all from the security and convenience of the driver’s seat. Recharging the Pocket Jump is easy using the included USB cord. You can charge it in your home or car using your block charger (not included) or USB car plug (not included). Power indicator LEDs let you know how much of a charge you have before you leave home.
You can take the Pocket Jump anywhere – in fact, it actually fits in your pocket yet possesses enough power to jump-start your car.
The statistics are chilling - everyday over 20 children are wounded - or killed - in accidental shootings. If you have a gun in the home, you should consider a gun trigger lock like the Child Safe 1 which is both an alarm and trigger block that can prevent tampering, theft, or worse - a tragedy!
If you are a criminal, TASER devices should be the last weapon to use to commit a crime! Why do you ask?
When a TASER is fired it disperses numerous small tags with the serial number that allows law enforcement to easily trace it back to the owner as evident in this video.
In the video, a customer actually purchased a TASER from us to steal a million-dollar Stradivarius violin. It didn't go well. He and his associate were easily caught, convicted, and sent to prison.
Below is a picture of the tags from a TASER cartridge showing the serial number:
Stun guns utilize high voltage and low amperage electrical charge to disrupt the body’s communication system thus not seriously harming the body. The low amperage with the high voltage means there’s a lot of pressure behind the charge. Think of a small-diameter hose discharging high-pressure water as opposed to a very large-diameter hose with high-pressure water that can kill you!
A stun gun will disrupt an attacker’s nervous system which causes the charge to combine with the electrical signals from an attacker’s brain. This causes the attacker’s brain to not allow the muscles to move and may cause the attacker to become confused and unbalanced. Additionally, the attacker will be temporarily partially paralyzed.
A conventional stun gun is fairly simple. They are about the size of a flashlight and most use an ordinary 9-volt battery. The battery supplies electricity to a simple circuit consisting of various electrical components which include multiple transformers, an oscillator, a capacitor and electrodes.
Hidden cameras are getting much easier to use. Not too long ago you needed to have a separate recording device such as a VCR or DVD recorder to record the video whether is was wired or wireless. Now some hidden cameras are pretty much self contained units with built in DVR (Digital Video Recorder) that records to a SD (Secure Digital) card. Additionally, some feature Wi-Fi for remote viewing and recording.
All you have to do now is place the hidden camera where you want it, plug it in, point it in the direction you want to record and hit record on a remote control. It doesn’t get any easier than that.
To view the video, you can hook the hidden camera to a TV or computer monitor or remove the SD card and insert it into a SD card reader on your computer or an external SD card reader to view the video. As stated, some hidden cameras feature Wi-Fi for remote viewing and recording.
See our Hidden Camera with Built-in DVRs and Hidden Cameras with Built-In DVR and WIFI
According to TASER/Axon, a US DOJ-funded study by the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center study found that 99.75% of 1,201 field uses of TASER weapons in a wide range of drug and alcohol influences, ages, and race resulted in no significant injuries, demonstrating that the TASER device is the safest intermediate use-of-force option for police.
Tasers are electroshock weapons that use electrical current to disrupt muscle control, causing temporary incapacitation. When used correctly, Tasers are generally considered to be safe non-lethal weapons. However, like any weapon, there is a risk of injury or death if the Taser is misused or if the person being Tasered has a pre-existing medical condition that makes them vulnerable to the effects of the electrical current.
Tasers have been designed to minimize the risk of injury, and they have been widely adopted by law enforcement agencies and security professionals as a less-lethal option for controlling violent or combative individuals. When used according to the manufacturer's instructions, Tasers have been shown to be effective at controlling violent or combative individuals without causing serious injury.
However, Tasers are not without risk. There have been reports of individuals dying after being Tasered, although these incidents are relatively rare. In many cases, the individuals who died had underlying medical conditions that made them more vulnerable to the effects of the electrical current. There have also been instances of individuals suffering serious injuries after being Tasered, such as broken bones or head injuries sustained during falls.
In conclusion, Tasers are generally considered to be safe non-lethal weapons when used according to the manufacturer's instructions. However, like any weapon, there is a risk of injury or death if the Taser is misused or if the person being Tasered has a pre-existing medical condition that makes them vulnerable to the effects of the electrical current. It is important to use Tasers responsibly and only in situations where they are necessary to protect oneself or others from harm.
Mace is a nonlethal self-defense product that uses tear gas in the form of an aerosol spray that propels a lachrymatory agent mixed with a volatile solvent. Mace is legal in a few countries which include the United States.
The original mace formulation is made up of 1% CN gas in a solvent of 2-butanol, cyclohexene, propylene glycol and di propylene glycol methyl ether. Some formulations now include Oleoresin Capsicum which is the active ingredient in pepper spray. Today mace and pepper spray are used interchangeably when spayed irritates the eyes, skin, and lungs and make it difficult to breathe.
Mace was originally manufactured by the name “Chemical Mace” by Lake Erie Chemical (a former division of Smith & Wesson) in 1962. However, it is now a registered trademark of Mace Security International. Mace sold today by Mace Security International and other companies is actually pepper spray instead of tear gas.
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Pepper spray is a chemical compound that irritates the eyes to cause tears, pain, and even temporary blindness. The chemical is a lachrymatory agent that is a less lethal agent that may be deadly in very rare instance. The active ingredient in pepper spray is capsaicin. It is a chemical derived from the fruit of plants in the Capsicum genus, including chilis.
According to Wikipedia:
“Extraction of oleoresin capsicum from peppers involves finely ground capsicum, then the capsaicin is extracted in an organic solvent such as ethanol. The solvent is then evaporated, and the remaining waxlike resin is the oleoresin capsicum. An emulsifier such as propylene glycol is used to suspend the OC in water, and pressurized to make it aerosol in pepper spray. The high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method is used to measure the amount of capsaicin within pepper sprays. Scoville Heat Units (SHU) are used to measure the concentration or “heat” of pepper spray. Oleoresin capsicum also is used in foods where the flavor and piquancy are desired without visible pepper specks, or to standardize the Scoville units.“
Pepper sprays are typically in canisters that are small enough to be carried or concealed in a pocket or purse. Pepper sprays can also be purchased concealed in items such as rings, guns, lipstick, pagers, pens, etc,.
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