Non Lethal Self Protection Advice

[livwire68]

One thing to keep in mind about a firearm. In many cases it winds up being used against the owner, they hesitate to use it or do not know how to use it thus allowing the attacker to get to close. I reccomend pepper spray, I carry sabre brand which also has a uv dye and tear gas. Someone also said the stuff from fox labs, I do not have first hand experience with this brand, but I purchased the fox labs mean green. This stuff has an actual green dye that will make identification possible for a couple days. Pepper spray is cheap, but you still have to know it and understand it (be on the right side of the wind, how to work the safety and the distance of the spray).

[icehog3]

Originally Posted by replicant_argent

another note, and not a pleasant one to think about...



If your MiL is close enough for a baton/contact stun gun/etc.... it is far too close. Depending on physical abilities of the aggressor and the victim, within 21 feet is the danger zone, and that is less than you think. Use the police and the justice system for every possible transgression to build a case, even the little stuff, it could help them in the future as being a "reluctant participant" should any violence take place. De-escalation of any possible situation would be the proper action, even if it hampers your families quality of life for a short time, because the alternatives, if this neighbor is mentally unstable, are not acceptable.

Actually, that is the old standard used by law enforcement....35 feet is the accepted standard today.

[rrplasencia]

just have Tom come over and stay a while, at least he looks mean on the outside.

[elderboy02]

Claymores should also do the trick

[TheTraveler]

Originally Posted by elderboy02

Claymores should also do the trick

The anti-personnel mines or the big swords?

I feel for your family. I wish it was easier to protect yourself and not face UNDUE or EXCESSIVE heat for it. I don't think we should be able to kill someone for giving us a mean look but, damn, it's hard to protect your own life in this country sometimes. I sincerely hope things work out well with the minimum of trouble for you and your family - best case, he's evaluated and sent to a padded cell if needed, or otherwise finds himself out of your lives.

I feel for you all.