From:	"Robert A. Hayden" <hayden@*******.MANKATO.MSUS.EDU>
Subject:	Re: Little Danny goes to the big city......
Date:	Wed, 13 Apr 1994 22:52:03 -0500

On Wed, 13 Apr 1994, Daniel Paddock wrote:

> Unlike a lot of you urban shadow types I have had vey little experience with
> city life. However, next year my girlfriend is going to be going to Temple
> University in downtown philidelphia. I am worried about her and would like
> some advice as to some non lethal, legal self defence weapons that could be
> useful. If any of you have any advice on tasers and the like could you please
> private e-mail me at D_Paddock@****.lvc.edu.

IMHO, avoid tasers. They are effective, but not very in an attack
situation where adreneline can help to offset the effect.

Pepper Spray is right out as it can cause death. Guns are obviously
effective, but if you want something non-lethal, forget it. There are
also permit problems and a growing political hatred of personal defense
weapons.

Mace would probably work ok as a deterrent and give her a few minutes to
run if need be. It can be attached to a key chain and carried easily in
pocket or purse. She should probably get an extra canister and practice
with it. Take her out to a field and have her practice taking it out of
her pocket and pegging off a tree or something (make sure you are not
downrange :-). You'd hate to have her in a moment of panic have the
canister reversed or miss the trigger.


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