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Originally posted by Eh
I suppose they are useful for law enforcement officials in situations of crowd control, but are useless as tits on a bull for the individual looking for protection. Stun devices especially.
Originally posted by Eh
They aren't that useful, because they are not reliable. A stun gun can be used many times, as it's just some prongs with a battery. So it's not a ranged weapon. The problem is that it can often fail to function, especially in cold weather. Also, the thing can easily burn out, so it's not something you would want to carry, seeing as it could fail the moment you need it. The same applies to stun batons and such.
Of course there is the tazer, which usually gives you 2 shots. I don't know how reliable it is, but I would guess it would be along the same lines as a stun gun. But now they have developed liquid tazers, which shot out a liquid carrying a current. Great for crowd control, and you could have an endless supply ammo. But again, the issue of the failing electricity is the issue. A water gun alone is useless.
Originally posted by Ivan Seeking
I tried to get a flash unit on the market some years ago. The idea was to produce a flash much greater than an old camera; thus temporarily blinding an attacker. I was definitely able to create a fair amount of dazzle - temporary blindness- but I could't get a doctor to back the thing as safe; too much liability. Oh well, there goes my lear jet.
100% guarantee, eh? Sounds like an empty promise. Bring one of them up north in the winter and see they survive the cold. They are fun toys, but I wouldn't want one as a weapon.
Originally posted by Considering
I think the issue with any weapon for the individual is the fact that before you can use any form of defense, you must first anticipate the attack.
Originally posted by drag
Greetings !
I think I heard of a Chineese laser weapon a few
years back that blinds people. I think a cost
of something like 35,000 US dollars was mentioned.
Anybody wants to look for a link (I'm busy ) ?
Live long and prosper.
Originally posted by On Radioactive Waves
forget about stunguns. for only about twice the price, you can get http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2535538058&category=undefined
Originally posted by Eh
Don't make the mistake of thinking a stun gun or pepper spray is any match for a gun. If your attacker has on the those, you are screwed. Pulling out a stun gun will only make them angry.
Non-lethal weapons are weapons that are designed to incapacitate or disable a target without causing death. These weapons use different types of technology, such as chemicals, sound waves, or electrical shocks, to temporarily immobilize a person.
Non-lethal weapons work by affecting the nervous system, sensory organs, or motor functions of a target. For example, some weapons may use a chemical irritant to cause temporary blindness, while others use sound waves to disrupt balance and coordination.
Non-lethal weapons are generally considered safe, as they are designed to be less harmful than lethal weapons. However, they can still cause injury or death in rare cases, particularly if used improperly or on vulnerable individuals.
Non-lethal weapons offer several advantages compared to lethal weapons. They can be used in situations where deadly force is not necessary, such as riot control or self-defense. They also have the potential to reduce casualties and minimize collateral damage.
Some examples of non-lethal weapons include pepper spray, stun guns, rubber bullets, and tear gas. Other types of weapons, such as water cannons, acoustic weapons, and sticky foam, are also considered non-lethal alternatives to lethal force.