Stun Guns and Pepper Spray Should be Legal Everywhere
Finally there is a means of protection without intent to kill. Being female and 55 years of age I immediately assume that women, children and the elderly were not the driving force to restrict and make it illegal or restricted in certain sates and cities to obtain and possess stun guns. The elderly, the disabled, women and children are the citizens who need protection most will now need to obtain a gun and a gun permit in these states and cities to have personal protection weapons. Good luck with that. Keep in mind that when used, the firearm gun is assumed to be absolute death. For the woman who protects herself and her children, the small business owner, the disadvantaged, and the elderly, the same group that the pushed for restrictions and that made stun guns illegal will be the same group that will imprison the victim for protecting themselves and their loved ones when the offender dies as a result of deadly force using a conventional firearm gun.
Use of the stun gun on the other hand is a means to get to safety. Only in very rare occasions does the use of a stun gun result in death. The deaths I remember were the result of excessive use of force by a select few police personnel, who would have used excessive force with other instruments at hand, be it clubs, fists, boots or firearms. The excessive force epidemic is not the police agencies, or the weapons of choice for the greatest majority of those who possess personal protection products. The epidemic is violence in society, and the mentality and perception of the aggressor. These types of individuals are present in every small town, every large city, in many schools, in the work place and yes, even in those places that should always be a safe haven.
Our society in general turns their heads to ignore many of the injustices that occur. The good old boys mentality is not isolated to the south. The good old boys mentality is no longer isolated just toward race. It is ever present in our daily lives. The sad truth is that this type of mentality has infected society. We should demand prosecution of those who violate our rights. We should never accept this perception to be just a part of every day life. Well, excuse me, but it is never acceptable. By society’s allowance of this perception and behavior, the violence toward race, women, children, elderly, those not deemed to be part of their group, those less fortunate or those that are more frail and easily targeted will continue to be victims.
I personally want my right to protect myself with protection products that are designed not to kill, but only to disable a perpetrator so that that I, the victim can get to safety and avoid prosecution for intent to kill.
Stun Guns Laws and Restrictions
States where Stun Guns are restricted:
Connecticut
Illinois
Hawaii
Massachusetts
Michigan
New Jersey
New York
Rhode Island
Wisconsin
Cities where Stun Guns are restricted:
Annapolis, MD
Baltimore, MD
Baltimore County, MD
Chicago, IL
Denison / Crawford County, IA (*According to Sheriff Tom Hogan*)
District of Columbia
Philadelphia
Pepper Spray State Laws and Restrictions
States Where Pepper Sprays are Restricted
(We cannot ship to these states. If an order is placed your order will be cancelled)
New York: New York residents may only purchase defense sprays from licensed Firearms Dealers or licensed Pharmacists in that state.
Massachusetts: Massachusetts residents may only purchase defense sprays from licensed Firearms Dealers in that state.
States Where Pepper Sprays Have Some Restrictions
Michigan: OC Pepper spray can be no stronger then a 2% concentrate (Different companies can sell different concentrations.) CS is the only Tear Gas accepted and can be no larger then 35 grams per can. No combination spray allowed.
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Wisconsin: Tear gas is not permissible. By regulation, OC products with a maximum OC concentration of 10% and weight range of oleoresin of capsicum and inert ingredients of 15-60 grams are authorized. This is 1/2 oz. and 2 oz. spray. Further, the product cannot be camouflaged, and must have a safety feature designed to prevent accidental discharge. The units may not have an effective range of over 20 feet and must have an effective range of six feet. In addition there are certain labeling and packaging requirements: must state cannot sell to anyone under 18 and the phone number of the manufacturer has to be on the label. The units must also be sold in sealed tamper-proof packages.
Note: Pepper Spray is legal in all 50 states, however a number of cities and states have restrictions on sizes, strengths, etc. If you have a question, it is wise to check with you local city or state attorneys office. Defense sprays should only be purchased by those 18 years of age or older. The above list may not be totally accurate or complete and Safety Technology accepts no responsibility for its accuracy or completeness.
About the author
Carla Mattingly sells personal protection equipment, home safety products, business security, surveillance, Jewelry, Perfume Oil, Aloe-Esta and a host of health and well being products. Find out how to protect you family, yourself and others by visiting our Web Site at http://www.eppcorporation.comTags: mace, pepper spray, personal protection, Right to protect yourself, stun guns