Self defence pepper guns

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Grimspoon

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Looking at buying one of these. Brother in law has the tippman tipx, nice gun only 7 shots per mag. Not bad if you are firing riot balls + some pepper balls to keep things interesting. I was looking online and for a similar price you can get a almost rifle sized pepper gun, bigger mag more balls.

Anyone have one and make any recommendations?
 
If you do shoot a robber with pepper balls prayer that he does not have an actual gun...
 
HavocXphere said:
If you do shoot a robber with pepper balls prayer that he does not have an actual gun...
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If the robber does have a real firearm, the chances are very good that he's going to shoot/kill you with it.

The pepper gun gives you time, which is what you need when such a situation happens.
 
kingrob said:
If the robber does have a real firearm, the chances are very good that he's going to shoot/kill you with it.

The pepper gun gives you time, which is what you need when such a situation happens.
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Never bring a knife to a gunfight. Your flight reaction will likely overide your ability to fire a miserable pepperball at an Ak-47 pointed at your head.
 
Don't get me wrong, I have considered a real gun, in fact my uncle offered me his 38 special for free as long as I do my license. Honestly, I don't want a real gun in my house. I guess the whole Oscar thing freaked me out.

Don't concern yourself with what if etc, I am simply asking for some advice. I have heard people swear by the pepper and glass ball combo. Trust me, you hit a guy with a few glass riot balls and some pepper he won't know wtf hit him.
 
I've read some good reviews on the duel black piece pepper ball gun. Sells for around R1800.
Has a 10round magazine

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kingrob said:
If the robber does have a real firearm, the chances are very good that he's going to shoot/kill you with it.

The pepper gun gives you time, which is what you need when such a situation happens.
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Also it lets you make a mistake.

Oscar Pretorius should have had one.



If 5 guys come in to your house with Ak's you wont stand a chance even if you have a real gun. You are not a sharp shooter, more than likely they will know how to shoot a gun and they will have the advantage.
 
kingrob said:
If the robber does have a real firearm, the chances are very good that he's going to shoot/kill you with it.

The pepper gun gives you time, which is what you need when such a situation happens.
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Also it lets you make a mistake.

Oscar Pretorius should have had one.



If 5 guys come in to your house with Ak's you wont stand a chance even if you have a real gun. You are not a sharp shooter, more than likely they will know how to shoot a gun and they will have the advantage.
 
Nerfherder said:
Also it lets you make a mistake.

Oscar Pretorius should have had one.



If 5 guys come in to your house with Ak's you wont stand a chance even if you have a real gun. You are not a sharp shooter, more than likely they will know how to shoot a gun and they will have the advantage.
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Well as you say, if 5 guys walk in with Ak's, you have pretty much eff all chance. I am not talking about that scenario. I have early warning systems that will alert me if anyone is at either corner of my house. I just want something that might give me a chance to persuade them to **** off. I am not looking to kill, nor take on intruders.
 
Tippmann TPX all the way. The dual black is rubbish compared to it. You get both 8 rounds mags for the TPX as well and it comes new with 2x magazines and changing them takes 2 seconds. If you're on a low budget then the duel black is good enough though.
 
Sensorei said:
Tippmann TPX all the way. The dual black is rubbish compared to it. You get both 8 rounds mags for the TPX as well and it comes new with 2x magazines and changing them takes 2 seconds. If you're on a low budget then the duel black is good enough though.
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Thanks dude, leaning strongly towards the TPX. Ive shot it and it packs some serious power. Comfy as well.
 
To all the people saying don't bring a knife to a gun fight, I hear you. However, the OP is not wanting to kill anyone - having a less lethal weapon in the house is a safer option. It's a deterrent at best - also, shooting a robber with it won't land you in hot water with law enforcement.

It will give the OP those few seconds that could mean life or death.
 
Die_Miek said:
I've read some good reviews on the duel black piece pepper ball gun. Sells for around R1800.
Has a 10round magazine

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The Black Piece is a piece of crap for self defense. You have to load the gas canister before you can use it. Once loaded, the gas don't keep for more than a few days. Not recommended for self defense at all.

Get a TPX. The gas canister only gets pierced once you pull the trigger the first time. That means it's ready all the time when needed. You can also change the magazines very quickly.
Think they go for about R2.5k

edit: And those pepper ball do take a man down when shot in the chest. Very potent.
I'd alternate between the pepper balls and the Glass balls. :twisted:
 
Grimspoon said:
Looking at buying one of these. Brother in law has the tippman tipx, nice gun only 7 shots per mag. Not bad if you are firing riot balls + some pepper balls to keep things interesting. I was looking online and for a similar price you can get a almost rifle sized pepper gun, bigger mag more balls.

Anyone have one and make any recommendations?
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If you really have to get a pepper ball gun, don't go for the rifle.
 
Tippmann are good i have one and a few other makes. best to fit a powerful laser on the gun it just makes it that much more efficient.
BTW i have a few firearms to.
 
FNfal said:
Tippmann are good i have one and a few other makes. best to fit a powerful laser on the gun it just makes it that much more efficient.
BTW i have a few firearms to.
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Thanks.


Any recommendations of stores to get one from? There seems to be a number of online stores. Best prices seem to be from www.stunguns.co.za company is called Extremeware. Anyone used them?
 
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