Am i going overboard?

[Figure of eighty]

So i was thinking about a list of self defense items for when i move by myself. Just wondering how much is too much. 

So here is my list-- 

In addition to having a dog and alarm. 

I want to get pepper spray/mace, a taser, a little necklace that alert authorities ( i can see myself wearing this when Im out with my baby alone as he is an arm baby) 

And ofc a gun...but a small one. 

 

This isnt too much is it? 

 

I ran it by my friend and he said its good to take precaution

 

[LonerAndy]

6 minutes ago, Figure of eighty said:

So i was thinking about a list of self defense items for when i move by myself. Just wondering how much is too much. 

So here is my list-- 

In addition to having a dog and alarm. 

I want to get pepper spray/mace, a taser, a little necklace that alert authorities ( i can see myself wearing this when Im out with my baby alone as he is an arm baby) 

And ofc a gun...but a small one. 

 

This isnt too much is it? 

 

I ran it by my friend and he said its good to take precaution

Wow. Ok.  I don't have a problem with it.  I want women to be as armed and able to defend themselves, as much as they can.

Now of course ultimately your help is the Lord.  I would make that your prayer every day.  Doesn't have to be a half our speech... just pray "I have this gun, but you are my protector Lord."

Easy enough.

And by the way, if at all possible, go learn some self defense.  Basic moves to stop someone that is holding you.  Plus it's gives you an excuse to do a little work out.

But, no this doesn't bother me at all.

[Figure of eighty]

7 minutes ago, LonerAndy said:

Wow. Ok.  I don't have a problem with it.  I want women to be as armed and able to defend themselves, as much as they can.

Now of course ultimately your help is the Lord.  I would make that your prayer every day.  Doesn't have to be a half our speech... just pray "I have this gun, but you are my protector Lord."

Easy enough.

And by the way, if at all possible, go learn some self defense.  Basic moves to stop someone that is holding you.  Plus it's gives you an excuse to do a little work out.

But, no this doesn't bother me at all.

Yeah..my plan is to move by feb so id like to be on meds, do the whole self defense thing and own a timy small gun by then.

[Logostician]

I would put Jesus at the top of the list.  But that doesn't mean a 9MM can't be lower down on the list.  I have a concealed carry permit, and am on the security team at my church.  There will be no mass murders at my church.  Just make sure you're proficient in the use of any self defense weapon so you and your child don't become accidental victims of your own weapons.  That only comes with real practice.

[Justin Adams]

5 hours ago, Figure of eighty said:

So i was thinking about a list of self defense items for when i move by myself. Just wondering how much is too much. 

So here is my list-- 

In addition to having a dog and alarm. 

I want to get pepper spray/mace, a taser, a little necklace that alert authorities ( i can see myself wearing this when Im out with my baby alone as he is an arm baby) 

And ofc a gun...but a small one. 

 

This isnt too much is it? 

 

I ran it by my friend and he said its good to take precaution

 

Do not get a semi automatic pistol. Too hard for most women to rack the slide quickly. A double action 'wheel gun' or revolver in no less than 38 caliber. Double action because a child cannot have the strength to shoot it. Practise until your arms ache and your hands are sore. Practise with targets no further than 9 feet away and shoot with both hands; single and double hand grip. There are statistics for all this. Do not let anyone get close enough to use pepper spray and only use a taser as a very last resort. Put the taser in an ankle strap, so if you are ever subdued you can reach it easily. Bad guys high on crack laugh at pepper spray.

This is hard to say, but if you EVER draw you firearm, make sure your intent is center of body mass and aim to kill.

When you are confident enough, do a 'ride along' with a local sheriff or policeman and ask questions, questions, questions.

I have had a carry permits and been an FFL in the past. Check on your actual state laws regarding firearm legalities and carry restrictions. The carry permit seminar should explain this well.

Beware of 'no guns allowed' on store front doors. The bad guys know these places well. The 'no guns allowed' sign is an open invitation to them!!

Edited September 12, 2020 by Justin Adams

[JohnR7]

48 minutes ago, Justin Adams said:

Do not let anyone get close enough to use pepper spray

Pepper spray is good for up to 25 feet. Most people are not going to mess with that. In Alaska they carry big cans of that to defend themselves against a bear. I sold knives for 20 years. I had people wanting to use a knife for self defense and I had to talk them into getting a pepper spray to put on their key chain.  I know of at least one girl who used it when a guy was trying to rape her. She sent her friend to buy her another one. 

Edited September 12, 2020 by JohnR7

[Justin Adams]

1 hour ago, JohnR7 said:

Pepper spray is good for up to 25 feet.

Not against mad crack dudes.. 25 feet quickly becomes way too close. Bears are a different story - they often are not high on dope.

[Deborah_]

8 hours ago, Figure of eighty said:

So i was thinking about a list of self defense items for when i move by myself. Just wondering how much is too much. 

So here is my list-- 

In addition to having a dog and alarm. 

I want to get pepper spray/mace, a taser, a little necklace that alert authorities ( i can see myself wearing this when Im out with my baby alone as he is an arm baby) 

And ofc a gun...but a small one. 

 

This isnt too much is it? 

 

I ran it by my friend and he said its good to take precaution

 

All depends where you live. My daughter lives on her own quite safely without any of these things - but she's in a different country from you!

How big is the risk you are running? Try to assess this objectively. Look up the crime rate for your neighbourhood. Sometimes taking too many precautions actually makes you worse off. E.g. people often forget to factor in the risks of owning a gun (accidental injury). 

[missmuffet]

11 hours ago, Figure of eighty said:

So i was thinking about a list of self defense items for when i move by myself. Just wondering how much is too much. 

So here is my list-- 

In addition to having a dog and alarm. 

I want to get pepper spray/mace, a taser, a little necklace that alert authorities ( i can see myself wearing this when Im out with my baby alone as he is an arm baby) 

And ofc a gun...but a small one. 

 

This isnt too much is it? 

 

I ran it by my friend and he said its good to take precaution

 

Depending on where you live I don't think you are over reacting. 

[LadyKay]

12 hours ago, Figure of eighty said:

So i was thinking about a list of self defense items for when i move by myself. Just wondering how much is too much. 

So here is my list-- 

In addition to having a dog and alarm. 

I want to get pepper spray/mace, a taser, a little necklace that alert authorities ( i can see myself wearing this when Im out with my baby alone as he is an arm baby) 

And ofc a gun...but a small one. 

 

This isnt too much is it? 

 

I ran it by my friend and he said its good to take precaution

 

Are you moving to a bad part of town or something? I can't really say if you are overboard or not without knowing how things are where you are moving.