Lacking a self defence tool: Less than Lethal

[Comp]

I have been pondering over my EDC and noticed a gap in the less than lethal category. What do you guys recommend?

My EDC is as follows;
Sunglasses/shooting glasses
Shirt
Pants
Boxers
flipflops
gun belt
Xd40 in a cross breed super tuck
SOG Trident tanto
Four Sevens Preon2
Keys
Wallet
Lighter
chap stick
(No Cell Phone) its on the list

Edited to be more to the point and less about boxers.

 

[G_Stines]

Draw because you feel threatened and then....

Pistol whip?

 

[JohnP82]

I like OC spray. Many options out there to choose from and easy to carry. Always good to have a less than lethal option with you.

 

[The Keymaster]

I carry a 3/4 oz pepper spray. it's really light, and it gives me 3 good shots. i bought an extra to test the dispersal pattern before I started carrying it. I am right handed so I keep it in my left pocket.

 

[LawDog76]

I carry a 3/4 oz pepper spray. it's really light, and it gives me 3 good shots. i bought an extra to test the dispersal pattern before I started carrying it. I am right handed so I keep it in my left pocket.

I'm guessing you're referring to this...

http://asp-usa-demo.com/bookpages/pdf/086.pdf

I carry the smaller one on my key ring and keep a full size in the car. My wife also carries the full size one. One of the nice things about it is most people don't even know what it is until it's too late.

 

[Gamez235]

No flashlight??

 

[The Keymaster]

I believe a Four Sevens Preon2 is a flashlight.

 

[U.S. Patriot]

OC is always a great choice. They come in all different sizes. I can attest to its effectiveness. I had to be sprayed as part of my Military training. It will make a grown Man cry. If you go that wrought. Make sure you get 10%. Also make sure you shake it often. I would not keep it more than a year or so then replace it. It's not a bad idea to test it from time to time. Just make sure you are extra careful when you do so.

 

[esrice]

You've got lots of options.

OC devices
Handheld lights
Taser/stun guns
Kubaton-type sticks
Batons/saps
Plastic keychain impact thingys
Hair comb / permanent marker / walking cane

mercop is the man when it comes to less-lethal devices. See some of his threads for some good info.

All about self-defense and having options | Modern Combative Systems

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...fense/112092-plastic_comb_for_sd_-_video.html

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https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...pics_and_thoughts_on_some_impact_weapons.html

Whatever you choose, just make sure you get some training on the proper way deploy it, just like you would with a firearm.

 

[roscott]

I'm a big fan of punching.

Old school, I know.

 

[IndySSD]

I'm a big fan of punching.

Old school, I know.

Punching is really only good for setting up take downs or more damaging strikes IMO.


The one exception is when someone is just being an ass and needs a bloody nose. If someone's attacking me, it's time to go to the ground.

 

[E5RANGER375]

hip thrusts .... stab them in the eye.

 

[indyjoe]

I want to get training for flashlight strikes. A good EDC flashlight is a non-lethal weapon that you don't have to add to your kit.

 

[mercop]

Closed hands strike are a great way to break your hands so you cannot use your pistol.

OC is all about marketing. Bull **** and fairy dust. They along with stun guns are more often used as robbery tools than by citizens for self-defense.

During the day a good pen in the hand, during the night a good light in the hand.

This past weekend I did a seminar after Ernie Emerson's at the NY Custom Knife Show. Now those people look at pens...any pen, in a whole new light. The same with the flashlight.

Unlike guns, knives, and OC. I can carry a pen or flashlight anywhere. They are the next step up from open hand combatives.

Problems with OC Spray

Flashlights for self-defense

Pens for self-defense

Knocked Senseless Coin Sap



- George

 

[Fireaxes]

A nice pair of stout shoes are always good.

 

[jeremy]

My less lethal option appears a lot like my warning shot option...

 

[NickL45]

I carry an ASP OC key defender. It's always with me (back right pocket) and is in my hand as I'm walking to the car.

 

[Suprtek]

Flip-flops? Seriously?

 

[gohard43]

Check this out....

Pepper Gel by MACE

I think I'm going to by one for myself and one for the g/f

 

[gage]

During the day a good pen in the hand, during the night a good light in the hand.

This past weekend I did a seminar after Ernie Emerson's at the NY Custom Knife Show. Now those people look at pens...any pen, in a whole new light. The same with the flashlight.
http://safetyandawareness.net/?p=108
Pens for self-defensehttp://safetyandawareness.net/?p=214

- George

ball point pen carry here, cap-less, clipped on shirt...