Ideas for non lethal self defense items to keep in Tacoma

Best thing for the OP to do is to train. Anything used for self defense can be lethal, and more importantly be used against you. Your body and mind will be your greatest self defense tools.

 

Hey guys thank you so much for the ideas and suggestions.
I agree everything starts with the brain, I drive defensively and try not to have ego on the road. Try to avoid sketchy areas although sometimes hard to avoid and I do enjoy shopping at Walmart.

I already know basic grappling and striking and I realize if it ever comes down to this I have likely already made a series of mistakes. I agree having a gun would be best in many emergency situations but I won't lie, they scare me because I am not educated on the subject. I'll at least keep a strong flashlight within reach, I shouldve thought of that before.

 

I keep a steel pipe underneath my seat in case it's time to crush skulls.

 

Didnt even know these existed

 

Being married is great training for this.

 

it's been estimated that over 75% of vehicles registered in Texas have a loaded gun inside.

and it doesn't need to be bigger or better than yours to do what it does.

be smart, preserve yourself, stay safe.

 

has anyone in here recommended a tactical flashlight? one grab and you can throw it into strobe mode, super bright with a strong narrow focus, it's great to confuse and misstep aggression coming at you. it's especially good for speed/pcp/coke type aggression, cus a bright strobe can short circuit that type of risk and give you a moment to drive away.

 

Gotta say I'm happy to be living where I do, you only need a gun if your going hunting.
Been on lots of trips to the states and only met friendly people.

 

In 2015, for the second year in a row after ten years of consecutive annual decreases, B.C.’s crime rate increased; it went up by 3.5% in 2015, from 75.8 to 78.4 offences per 1,000 population.  The Crime Severity Index (CSI) lists B.C.’s 2015 CSI value as 94.7, 35.9% higher than the national CSI value of 69.7, and 3.5% higher than B.C.’s 2014 CSI value of 91.5. This increase in B.C.’s overall CSI was largely driven by increases in total theft of $5,000 or under (+4,278), fraud (+2,504), and robbery (+259) offences.  The number of violent offences in B.C. increased by 7.1% in 2015, with a 6.1% increase in the violent crime rate (from 11.5 violent offences per 1,000 population in 2014 to 12.2 in 2015); this is the first time B.C.’s violent crime rate has increased since 2005.  Of the additional 3,785 violent offences recorded in B.C. in 2015, 81.3% are accounted for by increases in the three offences of indecent or harassing communications (+1,413), assaults (+1,011), and uttering threats (+655).  The violent CSI lists a value of 83.0 for B.C. in 2015, 7.4% higher than 77.3 the previous year and 11.4% higher than the national violent CSI value of 74.5. The increase in B.C.’s violent CSI was driven primarily by increases in robbery (+259), attempted murder (+37), and violent firearm (+90) offences.  A total of 95 homicides were reported in B.C. in 2015, 6 (or 6.7%) more than the 89 reported the previous year. With 129 attempted murders, 2015 recorded a 40.2% increase over the 92 reported in 2014. The number of robberies increased 7.6%, non-sexual assaults increased by 3.4%, and sexual assaults increased by 2.3% from the previous year.  Property offences in B.C. increased by 3.1% in 2015, resulting in a 2.1% increase in the property crime rate, which increased from 48.8 property offences per 1,000 population in 2014 to 49.8 in 2015.  The non-violent CSI lists a value of 98.8 for B.C. in 2015, a 2.4% increase from 96.5 the previous year, and 45.7% higher than the national non-violent CSI of 67.8.  There was a 6.9% increase in B.C.’s total number of other offences in 2015, resulting in a 5.9% increase in the other crime rate, which increased from 15.6 offences per 1,000 population in 2014 to 16.5 in 2015.  The number of drug offences in B.C. decreased by 8.9% in 2015, driven primarily by a 16.3% decrease in the number of CDSA offences related to cannabis and a 15.7% decrease in cocaine-related offences. However, the number of other drug-related offences, a category which includes heroin, methamphetamines (e.g. “crystal meth”), and the illicit use of prescription drugs such as fentanyl, increased 22.4%.  The B.C. youth CSI dropped 3.6% in 2015 to 38.6 from 40.0 in 2014, 36.3% lower than the national youth CSI of 60.6.  Police in B.C. reported having cleared 26.7% of all offences in 2015; 55.2% of all violent offences were cleared, as were 13.3% of all property offences and 46.1% of all other offences were cleared.

 

In concert with many that have posted here, carry what I do--a Browning Hi-Power. It's non-lethal if you aim it so as to be so...

 

I got a 8 oz can of bear spray from Bass Pro for when I go bike riding to ward off dogs. The storage instructions clearing states do not store in vehicle where temps get near 120 degrees ! So I cannot keep it in my truck during the summer months in Florida.

 

Tactical flashlight with strike bezel!
Totally worth the money!

 

A: Don't be there in the first place. B:Mash the gas and steer. C: Whatever you decide to use make sure it finishes the situation and just doesn't make someone more pissed.

 

Truckers friend works as a tool or self defense. All my vehicles have them in them. I believe search and rescue teams use them as well.

 

Another option that you can justify having in the truck, it has multiple practical uses.

http://www.rmjtactical.com/eagle-talon-tomahawk/#PhotoSwipe1504396097374

 

I don't know if I would be depending on bear spray or pepper spray as a self defense tool used from your truck. It seems like you may be getting a face full of it, if the winds blowing a certain way, you don't aim it properly, or a struggle ensues.

Bats, knifes, brass knuckles and all that stuffs fine I guess, but you have no idea what the other guys carrying. Plus you have to be willing to go apeshit with that stuff right away, no holding back especially if the other guy is packing a gun.

I guess a lot of depends on the area you live in too, and C&C laws etc. Around here, especially as you head up closer towards St. Louis, if someone's approaching your vehicle to mug you or carjack you, there's a great possibility that they are locked and loaded. It's really not a good idea to try out less than lethal self defense items at all, best to GTFO ASAP. Or invest in a good handgun and take some classes on how to properly use it. I will be getting a .45 soon, that's going to live in my console.

 

I'm waiting for someone's spray stored underneath their seat to explode while they're driving. That would be epic. I've never been shot before, but damn sure have been sprayed more than my share of times from when I was in the military. Fuck getting sprayed.

 

Non lethal for SELF DEFENCE? If it comes to using any kind of force to protect yourself then the situation has went to far. A gun is your best bet. Just my thoughts. My life's worth alot more then someone's who is potentially dangerous to me.

 

Kimber makes a pretty bad ass pepper spray "gun". I've had my wife carry one of these since shortly after we started dating. I've considered keeping one in my truck myself. You never know what situations you'll find yourself in, and I know I'd feel pretty terrible if I had to shoot someone's dog.

Kimber Self Defense Less-Lethal PepperBlaster II; Pepper Spray Gun (Gray)

https://www.amazon.com/Kimber-Peppe...97493&sr=8-3&keywords=kimber+pepper+blaster+2