Personal protection for a friend

[atb]

Kimber pepper blaster

Try the Kimber Pepper Blaster. Not the cheapest, but the testing convinced me that it wouldn't lose pressure over time.

 

[honda53s]

Are tasers legal to be carried in Baltimore County?

 

[TheBert]

As the title stats my friend is looking for personal protection in the way of a Taser. She leaves work late at night and takes the bus or has to wait for someone to pick her up which would make it later then taking a bus. The main catch of this is this would be leaving from Montgomery College which has a no weapons policy/law. I am at a bit of a loss as to a good suggestion for her. I would love to hear good suggestions from everyone on what she can do.

My wife works at MC and often hast the evening shift, 2 to 10, I got her some pepper spray and she has a car. I still worry about her.

 

[Nicholas A.]

My wife works at MC and often hast the evening shift, 2 to 10, I got her some pepper spray and she has a car. I still worry about her.

I understand fully, its funny how much the area changes late at night/ I find it interesting in how late some of the Automotive classes get out. Thank you everyone for the quick replies and the information, I will pass them all along the next time I see her

 

[Tim460]

I know as of earlier in the year AA co was the only county that allowed taser carry. That could have changed by now. I'd just get her the OC spray for now but make sure she knows if someone's determined they can fight through the spray.

A taser like the x-26 works great if you get good contact with both probes but heavy clothing during winter time can make it difficult to get reliable contact. It's damn near impossible to fight through the taser while it's cycling though its been done on occasions.

I've been hit with both for work and getting hit by that taser SUCKS. OC burns but you can still function.

 

[Goldslammer]

Try the Kimber Pepper Blaster. Not the cheapest, but the testing convinced me that it wouldn't lose pressure over time.

I just bought one for my cousin who's in college.
Bass Pro had them on sale for $40, the regular pepper spray I was going to get her was $24,
so for a few more dollars I think the Kimber is a better option.

 

[Blacksmith101]

A cane or umbrella can be used as a weapon. Google defensive cane. Cold Steel even makes several:
http://www.coldsteel.com/Product/91WAS/AFRICAN_WALKING_STICK.aspx

 

[Rattlesnake46319]

Training. Training. Training. Anything can be a weapon and any weapon you carry can be turned against you. I would recommend looking into Modern Combative Systems http://www.moderncombativesystems.net/ (MDS Handle: mercop). George keeps things simple and effective and you end up learning a lot in a few hours.

For instance, I learned that Norton has one hell of a vicious hammerfist. JoppaJ may have pictures of that lesson....or he may have been too busy laughing.

Your friend must be mentally willing to go hands on before anything else. Training and a weapon do you no good if you are mentally unable to employ them.

 

[rico903]

Are tasers legal to be carried in Baltimore County?

NO-no Tasers or stun guns. As a disabled BC resident it sucks. But I do carry a Kimber pepper blaster and knife.

 

[beafly.cakes]

+1 for a cane and some classes on how to use it.

 

[sygata]

+1 for a cane and some classes on how to use it.

Just out of curiosity, anybody here under age of 60, who carries a cane with the sole purpose of self-defense?

 

[Nicholas A.]

Just out of curiosity, anybody here under age of 60, who carries a cane with the sole purpose of self-defense?

For a little while yes partly when I was healing from a broken foot and I did buy one that was made for that one purpose. Bought a Blackthorn Shillelagh by Cold Steel. Very sturdy, could not only take a hit but do some serious damage. By the way I was 27 at the time a few years ago when I got it

 

[adit]

Spray, and a tent peg as backup: http://www.meritline.com/tent-stake-peg-for-camping-equipment-black---p-94070.aspx

 

[TTMD]

As the title stats my friend is looking for personal protection in the way of a Taser. She leaves work late at night and takes the bus or has to wait for someone to pick her up which would make it later then taking a bus. The main catch of this is this would be leaving from Montgomery College which has a no weapons policy/law. I am at a bit of a loss as to a good suggestion for her. I would love to hear good suggestions from everyone on what she can do.

Many great suggestions here, but the NUMBER ONE easiest, least expensive option here is probably also the most effective in the short term.

She needs to immediately call the Office of Safety & Security & place a request for a standing daily "escort service" (their words).

It's already been suggested, but it bears repeating, & here's the info from the school website:

http://cms.montgomerycollege.edu/EDU/Department2.aspx?id=31104

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Welcome to the Montgomery College Safety and Security Page.

Montgomery College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment at all times that will support and enhance the institution's educational programs and services. The Office of Safety and Security is responsible for the protection of the College community, first aid, emergency assistance, 24-hour escort service (upon request), enforcement of campus parking regulations, and the lost and found service. Officers on each campus are on duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

In compliance with the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990, the College's campus security procedures are provided online in the Montgomery College Annual Security Report at www.montgomerycollege.edu/verified or www.montgomerycollege.edu/emergency. Click on the Annual Security Report.
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Once that's in place, follow up with the RTBAV class, and other self defense options & training. Even if a person is not athletic, or is in generally poor physical condition, there are things they can do to protect themselves, starting with attitude & posture, as has been suggested, to more active engagement techniques.

 

[Brooklyn]

Many great suggestions here, but the NUMBER ONE easiest, least expensive option here is probably also the most effective in the short term.

She needs to immediately call the Office of Safety & Security & place a request for a standing daily "escort service" (their words).

It's already been suggested, but it bears repeating, & here's the info from the school website:

http://cms.montgomerycollege.edu/EDU/Department2.aspx?id=31104

*************
Welcome to the Montgomery College Safety and Security Page.

Montgomery College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment at all times that will support and enhance the institution's educational programs and services. The Office of Safety and Security is responsible for the protection of the College community, first aid, emergency assistance, 24-hour escort service (upon request), enforcement of campus parking regulations, and the lost and found service. Officers on each campus are on duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

In compliance with the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990, the College's campus security procedures are provided online in the Montgomery College Annual Security Report at www.montgomerycollege.edu/verified or www.montgomerycollege.edu/emergency. Click on the Annual Security Report.
************

Once that's in place, follow up with the RTBAV class, and other self defense options & training. Even if a person is not athletic, or is in generally poor physical condition, there are things they can do to protect themselves, starting with attitude & posture, as has been suggested, to more active engagement techniques.

I recommend that all persons regardless of their abilities in self defense make it a point to request escorts... this will get expensive.... but they asked for it by vitutue of their policies..


I think shopping malls and campuses should face civil liability if they do not provide security... let's hope we don't need a test case to make the point.

 

[huesmann]

ASP baton.