My home defense setup. Everyone needs one. If you are invaded, it might not always go as planned but if you have some hint of a plan as to where you will move and what weapon will be your primary go to defense weapon, you have a better chance of making it through the incident unscathed.
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Question by Cami J: Do market products such as “Home Defense” or “Bug Stop” work as well as an exterminator for pest issues
I use the products available at the store at least twice a year sometimes more. The ones that say 9 months effectiveness etc. The pests I find inside are dead or close to it except for spiders, but I’d like to find none at all. Would a professional really be worth it considering all the chemical restrictions on them? How often would they have to treat the area? My main problems are spiders, inside and out, crickets, and occasionally cockroaches inside, the big black ones, which I have been told are outside pests coming in. I also use diazanon and dursban on the yard but for the three years I’ve been here, I keep seeing bugs (however mostly dead).. HELP!!
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Answer by Carole Q
Spray cheap vegetable oil on the outside base of your home in spring & fall plus after heavy rain. This is a deterrant having crawlies come inside and it is environmently safe. I use bug spray behind heavy furniture, under sinks near water pipes and drains twice a year for a deterrant also. As for cockroaches, the only thing I found to eliminate them was a Bengel Gold Roach spray. http://www.bengel.com/order
Only bug problem I have not solved is the carpenter ants that got into my walls.
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An increasing number of people are deciding to purchase guns for the purpose of home security. This type of home defense is idealistic for those who dwell along without any other type of protection. As effectual and reassuring as having a gun in your home might be, you will however necessitate to do certain that you act all of the necessary safety precautions. This applies particularly to those who have children, because nothing is more significant than ensuring your children are dependable from any type of misfires or accidents that could happen as the result of a firearm being botched by a child. The first thing that you will desire to do is do certain that the safety feature on your gun is turned on. Remembering to do this can intend the difference between having a dependable and procure household and risking potential injury of someone who lives in the house, including yourself.
To genuinely be dependable with a gun in the house, one needs to larn how to decently use a firearm. This includes learning the right way to load, clear, and store a gun that is someplace in your home. You will be capable to act courses that learn you all of these things and more, so you will be capable to guarantee a procure home environment for yourself and those you dwell with. Storing your gun at home is significant, and the better thing you can do to do certain it stays in adult hands is to set it in a dependable. This way merely you and those who cognize the combination will be capable to access it. Often times children are funny and pick up whatever looks interesting. Even if you believe you have found a child-proof spot to store your gun, you might be surprised what your child is open of.
After you have found an appropriate place to store the gun, you will desire to do sure that you cognize how to clear it, so if the time always comes to hit it, you cognize that it will not jam. There is a very specific way to clear a gun, and it is vital that you cognize what it is, so you can hedge adventitious misfires that could take to injury. Being creditworthy with having a gun in the house besides means knowing how to fire it if you always necessitate to. This too will assist you hedge possible injury of yourself or someone you dwell with. Going to a shooting range a few times a week might be a full idea, merely until you get downwards the right posture and technique for shooting the gun you have bought. There are unlike ways to throw a gun when shooting it, depending on the kind you have bought.
Robert Green is an avid shooting sports enthusiast who writes . Find his latest at GunCritic.
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Garage doors are the largest opening in the home and they provide a first line of defense against criminal dangers such as intruders and natural threats like wind and rain. While garage doors keep out crime and stop destructive elements including water, they can suffer damage and require regular maintenance to perform their safety functions. For the best performance and long-lasting value, consider professional installation of a high-quality garage door from a leading manufacturer. A strong garage door is a smart but sometimes overlooked way to protect the investment of an entire house, including the people who live inside the home.
Residential garage doors from established manufacturers offer high quality, beautiful design, durability, and safety when acquired from the world’s leading creators. Because a garage door is a large and complex system of intricate parts, customers cannot afford anything to go wrong and compromise the safety of their home. That is why they should use top manufacturers and installation services to make sure the job is done correctly.
The attractive style and safety features of high-quality garage doors appeal both to smaller independent dealers and popular retail chains, which means that shoppers are likely to find them in a number of convenient locations. Garage doors are available in a variety of sturdy materials and traditional, elegant and innovative designs, none of which put appearance above the mission to protect the home from human-made and natural threats. Good looks and peace of mind come with top garage doors.
Most typical leading garage doors are available in materials including steel, wood, composite, and iron. Some heavy-duty steel selections come in layered construction depending on the customers’ desired level of energy efficiency and noise control. Wood doors created by skilled craftsmen provide reliable performance and long lasting, natural beauty. In recent years, composite doors made from recycled wood and resins allow customers to be environmentally friendly without sacrificing the natural look of wood and the strength of steel. Handcrafted iron doors coordinate with wrought iron gates, fences, railings and lights to complete the traditional, stately look popular with many suburban homeowners.
On the safety front, many leading garage doors are designed to withstand high-wind conditions, a common cause of garage and home damage. Coastal and inland residents on the hurricane-prone East Coast in particular can benefit from this high-wind protection. While homeowners may not think of the weather threat, some 80% of residential wind damage begins with wind entry through the garage door, which illustrates the need for maximum protection at this large opening.
Garage doors serve as the first line of defense against human and natural threats to the home, which makes it important to choose a quality door known for strength as well as beauty. Garage doors should meet the criteria of good looks and optimal security, especially where wind damage is concerned in vulnerable areas like the East Coast. It pays to invest in a high-quality garage door from a leading manufacturer.
Zev Pomerance is the founder of Potomac Garage Solutions (), one of today’s leading garage organization and remodeling companies. With various locations throughout the United States, PGS offers a wide variety of custom garage makeover solutions for every need.
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Fowler Measle &Bell PLLC is pleased to announce that Elizabeth S. Feamster, Member, has been appointed to The Kentucky Board of Bar Examiners. She will serve as a member of the Board for a three-year term. The Kentucky Office of Bar Admissions is the agency responsible for the admissions of persons to the practice of law in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the Kentucky Board of Bar Examiners was created by the Kentucky Supreme Court to administer the bar process through which persons seeking to become admitted may prove their eligibility. Elizabeth S. Feamster is a member in the firm’s Litigation Group with extensive experience in litigation and appellate work. Her practice focuses on bad faith, insurance coverage liability, malpractice defense, products liability, and nursing home defense. Her appellate experience includes cases heard before all courts in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Kentucky, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court.
About Fowler Measle & Bell PLLC
Fowler is Kentucky’s commercial, bankruptcy and litigation law firm known for finding practical solutions to complex matters. Based in Lexington, it serves business clients throughout the Commonwealth and the U.S. It is known for handling complicated financial matters, especially in the areas of bankruptcy and creditor rights, complex litigation and mediation, insurance defense, real estate and collections.
Beyond their substantial experience and professional expertise, Fowler’s attorneys are widely respected for their integrity, responsiveness and wise counsel. They take a no-nonsense approach to finding solutions and resolving conflicts. They offer guidance, reassurance and results to clients facing tough business or personal challenges.
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The first time I laid eyes on Crimson Trace laser grips, was at a gun show. I was walking the isles, when I came across a Crimson Trace display. I started reading the description on how they worked and what exactly they were used for. The display consisted of different pistol frames, all made from blue colored plastic, each having a different set of grips that corresponded with that model pistol. I tried the revolver and the pistol out and I must admit, at the time I didn’t see the need to add these to my inventory of gun accessories. Plus the price tag was more than I cared to spend for a set of grips with a laser in them.
As the years passed, I continued to notice those Crimson Trace displays on gun show tables and thought, “Well there must be something good about them, and they’re still in business.” So I stopped once again and re-examined them and thought about their usefulness on a home defense gun. The vender at the table told me that they were best used when dealing with lower light situations, such as home defense. However they were not as good in bright daylight. I thought to myself, “Well I guess that’s where iron sights come in handy, but I still did not buy a set. But the seed was planted and I was on a direct course with my own set of Crimson Trace laser grips, I just didn’t know it.
It wasn’t till a couple years later when my wife and sons bought me a Glock 27 for Father’s Day, which is my primary carry gun, that I considered a set of Crimson Trace grips. I knew they manufactured grips for the Glock, but I wasn’t very happy about where and how they were attached, since Glock frames are polymer and have no grip panels to replace. Instead they are pinned onto the back of the grip using a longer replacement pin supplied by Crimson Trace. It also changed the feel of the pistol and to me it wasn’t a good feeling. But for the Glock 27 they manufacture the model LG-436 that installs onto the trigger guard. They have manufactured a new laser unit for the Glock that is front activation, the model LG-417, which fixes some holster issues, but since it’s new I have not had a chance to hold it and see if I like the feel of this model.
I thought about the one drawback I knew it had, and that was using the laser and shooting in a daylight situation. But I also knew statistics show that more crimes happen in low light situations and inside a structure or home. I checked this theory against information from a friend who is a police officer/supervisor in my home town Police Department. He mostly agreed with this, but like all things there are exceptions to every rule. So I contacted Crimson Trace and ordered the LG-436 for my Glock and within a short amount of time I had my first set of Crimson Trace laser grips.
Just from the box you get the feeling that they manufacture quality into everything they make, as this box holds a significant investment in you and your family’s safety. Within the box you will find one laser unit within a nicely made black bag, silk screened with the company logo, installation instructions, owner’s manual, warranty card, company sticker for your shooting box, battery(s), a small bag that contains two .050” hex wrenches for laser adjustments (sizes will very per unit), two swabs for cleaning the eye of the laser unit and two laser warning labels. The first label is the “Danger” warning label and the other is the “Aperture” warning label, which the instructions tell you must be installed on the firearm.
Following the instructions for installing the laser unit, “and yes, some men read the instructions,” it took me about 5 minutes to install the batteries and attach it to my trigger guard. I would advise you to test the battery before installation by pressing the pressure pad, but I had no problems with either battery from my two laser units. After tightening the two screws the unit is unmovable and ready to adjust to my preferred point of impact. Crimson Trace pre-sights their units at the factory for 50 feet and if you choose to readjust to your point of impact, it is very simple and instructions are clear and easy to understand. If for some reason you encounter any problems there is an 800 number to call for friendly help with your questions. The representative I spoke with was Fred.
I used the provided hex wrenches to set my point of impact to 7 yards or 21 feet, as this is a common engagement distance for indoor and most outdoor shootings. Again, it is your choice of what you feel meets your needs, just check alignment on your unit after installation so that your laser dot co-witnesses with your front sight. Or in simpler terms, the laser dot should be in front of your front sight on your pistol, almost like you are aiming at the laser dot. Crimson Trace recommends the dot sit on top of the front sight while aiming. Your point of impact is then set to your needs and all you need to do is go to the range and test your settings and make any adjustments. Don’t forget to take your hex wrench and cleaning swab. I carry one of each on my person along with an extra battery in a small storage bag and since they weigh next to nothing and take up very little space, you won’t miss them till you need them.
Now since battery life is really important here, your unit’s life depends on them and maybe yours, you want a high quality fresh battery to power your laser grips. Some units use one or two batteries depending on the type used. The LG-436 on my Glock 27 can use one DL 1/3N lithium or two 357 Silver Oxide batteries. My wife’s Ruger SP-101, model LG-303; can use one 123 cell or two CR2032 or DL2032 batteries. I prefer the Lithium batteries as these have a proven track record. They are commonly used in Sure Fire lights by the U.S. Military and don’t suffer power loss like some other batteries; although they may die instantly when full expended. These batteries commonly give you over 4 hours of intermittent run time and have a five year shelf life. Crimson Trace states that turning off the unit will not increase battery life and it may be off when you need it most. I only turn my unit off when storing my pistol with no plans on carrying it.
The laser itself is a class 3a visible laser diode with a peak power of 5mW, and a wavelength of 633nm. The Laser color is red with a beam size of approximately 0.5” at 50 yards. As of this writing Crimson Trace does not make a green laser for their pistol models, but they are working on a vertical fore grip Model MVF-515 GREEN and currently have a like model, the MVF-515 RED. I was told by my contact at Crimson Trace that with the current technology in batteries, a green laser is not practical at this time in their pistol grip configuration. There are green units available in larger packages from other companies, but from my experience they use larger batteries to power that green laser. They also fit on accessory rails of the pistol and use fingertip actuated switches to turn on the laser and/or light. I believe that if it’s possible to make a grip model green laser, the technicians at Crimson Trace are working on it, and will perfect it in the near future.
It was now time to iron out any sighting problems at the range, and to test its usefulness for what it was designed for. I currently use a weapon fanny pack made by Eagle Industries (http://eagleindustries.com) because with the laser attached, it will not fit into a conventional holster, and with the fanny pack, I draw right handed from the front. I shot in bright daylight first to see how visible the laser would be at 7 yards. I could see it dimly on the B-27, but for point shooting it would not be useful to me. I then shot at twilight and this is where the laser shines, excuse the pun. The laser was easy to see and direct on target. Shooting from my fanny pack and being well practiced at this technique, I was able to place all my rounds inside the B-27’s, inner rings, just using the laser with no difficulty. Even at ranges out to 25 yards I could score hits with a little practice, and it does what they say it will do. Of course to get use to its operation, which is instinctive, as well as being a new accessory on your pistol, you should put in some trigger time to truly appreciate it as a useful defensive tool.
Holsters present a small challenge with a few of the laser units Crimson Trace sells like the LG-436 on my Glock 27. Since the unit attaches to the trigger guard it will not holster in most conventional designs like Fobus or Blackhawk, instead it requires an open type holster or sleeve like the one in my fanny pack. The LG-303 on my wife’s Ruger SP-101 replaces the original grips so holster choice is still open to many holster types. There are choices for the LG-436 and with the recent explosion of pocket pistols in the .380 range, they are growing, since these pistols use the same type of laser units. My contact at Fobus (http://www.fobusholster.com) has told me they are planning on releasing a holster for this model sometime after June. Galco Gunleather (www.galcogunleather.com) has the Summer Comfort model and the escort fanny pack design. Blackhawk (www.blackhawk.com) has a few choices like the Paddle holster, hip holster, inside the pants holsters with and without retention straps, inside-the-pocket holsters, ankle holsters; ambidextrous multi-use holster with magazine pouch and concealed weapon fanny pack with retention belt loops, the size is small. These are but a few choices, just keep an eye out for more choices in the coming months as holster makers are seeing the need for these holsters and are filling the demand.
Now as time has passed my Crimson Trace grips have come to be an irreplaceable part of, not an accessory to, my pistol. The 2010 Shot Show gave me a great opportunity to try other laser units out, but I have found none as easy to use as these. I won’t tell you the others are no good or bad quality; I have not fully tested them as of this writing. But I believe without a doubt that under duress, in a defensive situation you can use the laser instinctively, even without training because you will squeeze the grips hard as adrenalin kicks in and in effect actuates the laser. Some of the others I would surmise, require repeated use and or training and muscle memory to get use to turning them on or off during a stressful situation. You want to instinctively use your trigger finger to squeeze the trigger, not try to find a toggle switch.
I am by no means an expert in urban warfare, but I use a healthy dose of common sense in everything I do, including protecting my family. The laws in some states are getting better in the areas of self-defense, but it is still dangerous territory for the gun owners. Luckily you still have some rights within your home and even on the streets, in some states. In others you have a right to be a victim and should walk around with your wallet out and your hands in the air. A good reference book for this is, “Traveler’s Guide to the Firearms Laws of the Fifty States”, written by J. Scott Kappas, Esq. I had a chance to meet him and he told me he updates his book every year and keeps it current, but he also told me to check on local laws before you travel as they are always changing.
Now if you’re a Navy SEAL and are used to getting shot at and spend 8 hours a day training, I’m thinking your problem free. But for the average person, I wouldn’t suggest walking around your house and with a laser or light on, unless you like being stabbed or shot. If you can, stay in one place behind good cover and call the police. Use your laser and light to cover your position and wait out the time it takes for the police to show up. Stay on the phone with the 911 operator and make sure you tell them you’re the armed homeowner. Give them a brief description of yourself, the current situation if you are able and where you are in the house to avoid being shot by the police, and above all obey all commands the police give you. Until they sort everything out, they don’t know who you are in the chaos they just walked into, and will more that likely place you in handcuffs for their safety.
If you have to search your home because children are in other parts of the house, move slowly and be ready, but most importantly, check your targets. Shooting your spouse or children will haunt you all the days of your life. If you are trained in this area, great, if not, I suggest you seek training. There are a lot of gun clubs, ranges and training facilities that have people that specialize in this field and can get you up to speed in this and other areas of defensive shooting like Gun Site and Thunder Ranch. I feel the average person, who utilizes these grips, who has all the good intensions of going out and practicing and training with the pistol and laser unit to become proficient in its use, but doesn’t in the end. The laser helps with target acquisition in low light situations, it does not make you a better shot, and this is where your range time is so important. I assure you the pistol, laser and light paired with training and practice will give you a fighting chance to become a survivor not a victim.
Crimson Trace puts good stuff into their products and is backed by friendly people who will help you with whatever issues you may have, whether installing or using any of their laser units. And to make sure you’re happy, they offer you 30 days to love those new grips or you can return them. I won’t part with mine and love to show them off at the range to other shooters. I am excited to see what the men and woman at Crimson Trace come up with next, so for the now go visit their website for a lot of information on their products. www.crimsontrace.com will have something good for your handgun or rifle; you won’t be disappointed. Make sure you request their video, “The Art of Survival: Real-World Laser Tactics,” or you can watch it on Crimson Trace’s website. Here is a link to one part of the DVD called, Conquering low light with David Hackathorn.
http://www.crimsontrace.com/Home/Videos/TheArtOfSurvivalChapter3/tabid/397/Default.aspx
Written by Norman Gray
Freelance Writer and POMA Member
9mm Largo
Brought out about 1910 it is essentially an elongated version of the 9mm Luger. It closely resembles a 38 auto but not as much rim. It was used in the Astra 400 but many copies of the Browning pistol design utilized it also. The Spanish used it for quite a number of years. It is also known as the 9mm Bergman-Bayard long. The Danish used it as a military sidearm for quite a few years. By the way the Astra 400 is supposed to chamber and shoot a 38 auto but my Largo absolutely will not. The rim is too prominent on the 38 auto case. There is some military ammo available but it is corrosive and I for one will avoid it. The cases would be Berdan primed making it useless for reloading anyway. With inexpensive brass available why bother with the military. No American company makes ammo for it as far as I know. I would not recommend trying 9 mm Luger ammo as it is too short and probably wouldn’t be reliable and could be dangerous.
My sample is a Star Modelo Super closely resembling a model 1911 Colt. Actually that was a main reason I purchased it as I am a big fan of the 1911 design. However it has a couple of features lacking in most 1911’s. First of all there is a loaded chamber indicator that shows red when it protrudes, meaning there is a round in the chamber. It also has a 3 position safety with the middle position locking the trigger but allows you to rack out the ammo. That’s a good feature but of course the gun should always be pointed in a safe direction as like any other gadget it can fail. It does stay open upon firing the last round which is an excellent feature. Another feature which I consider a poor idea is the gun won’t fire without the magazine in it. There may be some disagreement in that but I would prefer a pistol that fires without the magazine in it. For informal target shooting it doesn’t make a difference though in a bad situation it might. The magazine is dropped out like a 1911 and they are easy to drop and replace. The sights are decent for a military or police arm but the trigger is too heavy. Maybe a trip to a gunsmith could cure that ailment though I am not familiar with the trigger mechanism. It lacks a grip safety which I don’t consider a problem. The grips on my gun are sharply checkered wood which would aid in gripping especially with a sweaty hand. It is a well made gun that is comfortable in my hand with no problems with recoil. For the price I consider it a good buy. I bought it at Sarco for about 0 and with 3 magazines plus shipping it totaled less then 0.It gives the appearance of a rugged well made firearm. My only complaint is the heavy trigger.
Shooting it wasn’t a problem. Starline makes the brass and standard 9mm bullets work fine. For info on the many cases Starline offers go to www.starlinebrass.com for more info on their fine products. I use a lot of their brass for some of the less common rounds and it never gives me problems. The first batch was 115 grain full metal jackets and seemed a bit fussy about feeding until I sized then again. I then tried some 115 grain hollow points and they fed flawlessly (go figure). I even loaded some 125 grain cast truncated bullets and they were about 98 % reliable. The load for all three was 5.5 X 231. Since it burns clean and gives good velocity I left it there. Increase these loads at your own risk. Since there are a verity of guns out there and reloading techniques out there I am not responsible for use of this data.
I am not a big fan of the 9mm for self defense but realistically if you use a well designed hollow point it should do the job. A 115 grain Hp at 1300 feet per second should do a pretty decent job getting you out of a scrape. I wouldn’t use FMJ’s as they don’t expend and might over penetrate. If you choose to use it for self defense try out a verity of bullets to see which one feeds best and after that then you can check for expansion. There are several good bullets out there that might work for you. Sometime when I get some time I might try my X/PLODER bullets in it. I should get close to 2000 feet per second with them. If it was going to be a house or carry gun for me then I would look into getting some trigger work done. When you have to concentrate on the trigger rather then the target accuracy will suffer. Keep in mind that any gun used for defense has to be 100% reliable or it’s worthless. It is a full size gun which would make it a good house gun with the proper loads. If yours is reliable with good ammo by all means use it for home defense.
It would be similar to carrying a 45 auto by weight and size. In which case I would opt for the 45 as I consider a 45 more effective then a 9.
While not suitable for large game under most situations it would suffice for small game and varmints. Accuracy should be good out to 25 yards or so which would be ok for those pesky critters.
LOADBULLETVELOCITYCOMMENT
5.5 X 231115 grain full metal jacket1296very consistent
5.5 X 231115 grainhollow point1274consistent
5.5 X 231 125 grain truncated(cast)1318good load
After shooting it some more it became more familiar but the heavy trigger made it difficult to shoot as accurately as I think that it can. All in all it is a serviceable piece and is well worth obtaining. It can be called a poor man’s 38 super as the ballistics are very similar as well as the case size. The only difference is the rim size with the super having a bit more rim. I could possibly squeeze a bit more speed out of it but what’s the point. I am happy with these loads and there is no upside to a few more feet per second. Max loads will wear out a gun quicker while giving nothing in return. These loads fed and cycled perfectly and that’s all I can ask of this gun.
To make things more interesting I picked up a Spanish destroyer carbine in 9 mm largo chambering. It was used by the Spanish police during the 1920’s and possible some South American countries as well. The bolt action carbine has a 20” barrel and a 6 round clip. I have shot it some and accuracy and functioning are both fine. As can be expected it produces 2 to 300 FPS more velocity then the pistol due to its longer barrel. The action has a passing resemblance to a Mauser with its large extractor and two locking lugs. Its safety also resembles the Mauser. It seems to be fairly well finished though age has taken some of the luster from the exterior. There is a verity of models that were made during that time with the quality varying. Because of its lightness I have found that youngsters enjoy shooting it. Since there is very little recoil that also enhances their shooting pleasure. It would be a fairly decent small game and pest gun at closer ranges but would not be adequate for large game. To load the Largo round I use a 38 super die set with a 9mm shell holder and they work perfectly.
Here are a few loads for the Destroyer carbine
LOADBULLETVELOCITYCOMMENT
5.5 X 231115 grain cast1097mild
7 X Herco115 grain HP1614nice
8.5 X 23175 grain X-Ploder2078consistent
Most 9 mm bullets would be suitable including the 147’s which I plan on trying at a later date. The X-Ploder is a bullet I designed and would be devastating on varmints both two and four legged. Like most out of date guns it is a fascinating part of history and fun to shoot. Isn’t that what its about?
Written by alcan7
I am a freelance writer dealing with gun related subjects
Ensuring the family is safe at home is a primary concern for most households. And so a lot of people resort to using self-defense weapons like home defense pepper spray, in addition to ensuring that their homes have proper and working alarm systems.
With the crime rate increasing day by day, one can never be too safe even inside the comfort of their homes. Home invasions have become a concern for the citizens and the police. Families have become so vigilant nowadays that you see more and more homes putting up fences and other safety measures to fend off burglars and intruders. Parents also inform the children and all the other members of the family of what they’ve got to do in case an intruder suddenly threatens their safety.
Most homes have started to keep self-defense tools like stun guns and pepper sprays. Others prefer to have guns in their homes for protection.
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Many families now rely on home defense pepper spray. Though the effect may be temporary when you use this spray, you are given enough time to make a distress call to 911 or to a local police station, or even to get away from the house.
Before purchasing a pepper spray, it is important that you be aware that these sprays come in steam, mist, or fog forms. Most experts agree that the fog sprays are the most excellent. These fog sprays produce ultra-fine mists that will envelope the perpetrator and render him immobile. These fog sprays will work well against several intruders and also in breezy conditions. They have a range of 20 feet.
Another form of pepper spray is the mist spray. This form can stop an assailant in a couple of steps but these mist sprays have the shortest range, averaging a maximum of 8 feet. If you have this at home, there might be a need to take an aggressive stance to effectively subdue an assailant. Wind conditions are also a consideration since these might limit the effectiveness of the mist spray.
The steam spray, on the other hand, is considered to be the least effective of all the three forms. One thing good about these steam sprays is that the range could reach up to 20 feet.
These sprays come in different sizes and there are a lot of options to choose from: belt clips, key rings, and purse models. For home defense, there are larger sizes available.
Home defense pepper spray is a good alternative to keeping firearms inside your home since not all the members of the household know how to use a gun, especially the small kids. In order for a self-defense weapon to be effective, it is important that anybody at home can use it under all circumstances.
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