insights, please, on most effectual means of self protection?

I have been considering getting a pew pew recently, but have a number of considerations:

- price for pew pew plus classes
- knowing the law as to when i can have/use it and cannot
- the stats are grim for suicidal people such as myself: up to 3x more likely to use it AGAINST oneself than for self protection. it may have actually saved my life, just last night, that I am not a pew pew owner.
- would I even be able to access it in time, in the event of an intruder

I also have a stalker, so I do want to feel protected in my home. Thanks in advance for any advice!!

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GuiltyBiStander · 31-35, F

I do carry, because of my circumstances.

But for all the reasons you mention, I agree that may not be your best option.

Consider this, or something similar instead :

Affordabable, non lethal, legal in most areas without all the hassle, effective, and it's not going to blast through your bedroom wall & kill a neighbor's kid a block away.

Good luck ✌

foldedunfolding · 41-45, F

@GuiltyBiStander amazing thank you so much for this! curious how it says non- then less lethal..which is it? lol..any idea of the price? i hope the situation you mentioned is not an unsafe one. 😔

GuiltyBiStander · 31-35, F

@foldedunfolding

You welcome Foldy 👍

All pepper ball guns are technically classified as "less than lethal", because you can't rule out an extreme reaction by someone with an allergy to capsacin. But for anyone trying drive off an attacker your right of self defense applies regardless.

There are lots of different brands & models available, but expect to pay $300 & up for anything reliable with a range of at least 60ft.