I think the guys running this company are more interested in exploiting a market opportunity for profit rather than they are in making a quality product. Typical entrepreneurs.
is that the bannana thing because I find the commercials to annoying to bother following up whatever the heck it is.
This thing?
no sure. the commercials they have the people carrying bannanas and saying what they have is not it. like some law won’t allow them to show it but I know of no such law in my area so feels like a way of trying to causing buzz or something.
Thats… so odd. I must see this commercial if it is readily available
sure it was easy to find. again it really annoys me for some reason https://youtu.be/ldMqXUReHVo
Oh god it’s even AI. That is irritating
After spending a lot of years living in a place where having self defense options is a pretty good idea, I’ve learned to stick to the basics.
Sabre Red pepper spray for when an attacker is unarmed or alone.
Glock 43x chambered in 9mm for when an attacker is armed.
Unfortunately in a self defense scenario you have to make very rapid and final decisions while considering how they will be potentially viewed by a jury.
As cool as the various alternative non-lethal options may seem, they usually don’t stand up to real world usage, which is why police carry traditional sprays, a taser, and a handgun. Those are the tools that work.
How often do you draw your gun or pepper spray?
My wife drew the spray when our dog was getting mauled by a stray pit. I never have.
I’ve drawn my pistol once, no shots needed to be fired, but the other party immediately ceased hostility.
Is this a genuine question or bait?
Yes, I was wondering how often it justfied the hassle of carrying it around. I find pocket knives to be barely worth it.
I’m sure you’ve heard the same old shit, it’s like a fire extinguisher, rather have it and not need it, etc.
It’s a lot at first. Figuring out how to carry with different clothes, investing in belts and holsters and realizing 90% of what you thought would work well for you actually doesn’t. After you figure out what does work, it’s a way of life. Like people that wear a watch every day (me) or people that carry a knife every day (me). You feel weird when you don’t have it.
Also, I carry a knife for cutting stuff at work, opening letters when I get home, and slicing open stubborn packs of fruit snacks. Pocket knives are not for self defense.
See, I don’t buy this argument, because you are far more likely to die from a head injury tripping on the sidewalk or in a car accident than in any situation where a gun might help you. In fact, statistically having a gun makes it more likely that you will die from a gunshot. But I’m guessing you don’t wear a helmet everywhere.
Like just say it makes you feel powerful. Everyone already assumes it, so just own it.
To be clear, I am far from anti gun. But I do roll my eyes at people who feel like they can’t do anything without a gun in reach at all times. It’s just not a rational response to any real threat profile.
just say it makes you feel powerful.
The way god must feel when he’s holding a gun! (Old Simpsons quote 🤣 ) I’ve always said my favourite thing about guns is the brandishing. They sure are fun to brandish.
this is me. I kinda like having a multitool but I can’t see having something on me every day that is likely to never be used.
It’s likely to save you a huge heartache at least once, if not your life. But I understand, I don’t carry my pistol everyday but pepper spray clips right on my bag.
P.s. be sure to change it out every other year, it does go bad.
Why assume bait on a normal question?
Where do you live that you need such defenses anyway?
The other comment got the answer. Anti gun people regularly try to bait gun people into looking like idiots.
I’m not telling you where I live. But I will say that it’s a city in america that is notorious for violent crime, and my work takes me to places people of my complexion probably shouldn’t go. Think about one of the worst ones. It’s probably the one you thought of.
It’s something anti gun people do looking for that “gotcha”.
I’m bipolar, and almost altf4’d myself before I sold my pistol. So I refuse to own another firearm for my own safety hehe.
As someone who’s had their closest family member eat their own gun, good choice.
Your loved ones thank you for it.
I think about it often, if my wife found me. Finding such things are so much worse than what we think.
I think about her reaction, what it would be, to realize so suddenly that her husband is gone. Forever. So quickly, with no closure, ever. And this is something that has kept me going.
I am so sorry to hear of your family. It never gets better, I hope you are doing well.
Glad you’re sticking around partner. Stick to sprays, Saber red is the gold standard.
My heart goes out to you. That’s a really tough but ultimately good decision to put as much distance between you and a firearm. We need you, my friend.
Firearms aren’t for everyone which is where there are many decent alternatives.
Personally, I am a fan of home pepper gel spray. Unlike other things (like a pepper pistol, or taser, or knife), you can empty the canister on the offending person and if they manage to wrestle it from you somehow, it will be empty and they can’t do anything to you with it.
Thank you very kindly. It is a battle to be sure, but a battle I am winning.
Maybe I can go duel pistol mode LOL. Launcher in one hand and pepper jell in the other!
Nah in all seriousness I wonder if the best thing would be is to pelt the door with the pepper balls and then spray with gel if they break the door down. We got meth heads squatting next to us and it is definitely a little scary. I know people tweaking can withstand a lot, but at least if they can’t see it would give us time to do what we need to do.
Also it did burn. I got a very little amount in my lungs and I was hacking
