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The issue of effective self-defense has always been relevant for Russia. Good physical shape and skills will not always help to protect yourself in critical situations. As a supplement, we can consider means that increase the effectiveness of confronting criminal elements.
Is it always necessary to draw up official documents and what weapons are allowed in Russia for self-defense without obtaining a license?
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We study regulations
The basic requirements for self-defense equipment are set out in Law No. 150-FZ, Article 3. It describes weapons used by civilians for personal protection, sports, hunting and educational equipment. You will need a license to own most of the list.
The following weapons will require official authorization:
- Hunting rifles : smoothbore and rifled type. It differs from combat in the absence of an automatic firing mode and the capacity of the magazine.
- Sports. Designed for bench or practical shooting.
- Weapon for self-defense. The most popular are models with limited lesion properties. Muzzle energy should not exceed 91 J. Elastic bullets are also used ( read about traumatic pistols here ) or special cartridges with buckshot (for hunting models).
Obtaining a license for these types of self-defense equipment is difficult and can take a long time. Therefore, other options are being considered as alternatives.
Legal weapons for self-defense without a license
The main property for official means of self-defense is the limitation of their damaging effect. Weapons of this type are designed to psychologically influence the attacker and cause minimal harm to his health. But with skillful application, it will help to avoid a dangerous situation even before it occurs.
gas spray
An effective and relatively affordable means of protection. It is a small spray can with the function of spraying a special agent. Manufacturers may include chlorobenzalmalonodinitrile ( CS ) or oleoresin capsicum ( OC ) in its composition. The action of the first is aimed at irritating the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract and eyes. OC in contact with skin provokes itching, may cause slight choking, causes coughing. The latter is the most effective for self-defense.
It is important to choose the right gas cartridge according to the type of spray:
- Aerosol. When the mixture is released, small drops are formed, the direction of which is highly dependent on the wind. Advantages - a large area of \u200b\u200bdestruction. It is recommended to use against groups of people, packs of dogs, etc. Range - 1-1.5 m.
- Jet-aerosol. It has a smaller radius of action, but when sprayed, larger droplets are obtained. It is characterized by a weak respiratory effect. The effectiveness of the action is up to 2 m.
- Jet. When pressed, a narrow jet is obtained. Recommended for indoor use. Range - up to 3 m.
stun gun
The defeat of the attacker with an electric current with the help of a special device will not cause him irreparable harm, but for some time it will disorientate, the work of the central nervous system will be unstable. To achieve this effect, it is necessary to choose the right stun gun for self-defense.
By type of action, they are divided into contact and remote. In the first case, the device is in contact with the attacking active part, in the second case, the electrodes are on a detachable cartridge, which is fired.
According to current regulations, stun guns are divided into three groups according to voltage and power parameters.
- 70-90 kV and 2-3 W.
- 50-70 kV and 1-2 W.
- 20-50 kV and 0.3-1 W.
Effectively use models belonging to the first group. It should be borne in mind that with a large amount of clothing, the discharge may not penetrate the skin of the attacker. Also, when using a stun gun, safety rules must be observed.
household knife
The use of a household knife as a means of self-defense is highly undesirable. Handling this type of weapon requires professional skill and practice. No need to think that it is a means of preventive protection - not always the sight of a knife will scare off attackers. At the same time, they can cause serious injuries, up to death.
A knife does not belong to the category of edged weapons if it meets the following main features:
- the absence of a point or its placement above the butt line by 5 (10) cm with a blade length of up to 180 mm (from 180 mm);
- if the blade is shorter than 90 mm;
- with a handle less than 70 mm;
- no sharpened blade.
This is just a number of features, an expanded list of which is given in GOST 51215-98.
Pneumatic guns
This weapon for self-defense has all the external signs of a firearm, but has worse characteristics. Pneumatic pistols are divided into sports (without a license) and hunting. For protection, it is recommended to use the first models.
The best option is pistol-type pneumatics. A license is not required if the muzzle velocity is not more than 150 m/s, the shot power is up to 7.5 J, and the caliber is up to 4.5 mm. The weapon is quite massive, as the design provides for a mechanism to increase the pressure in the barrel during the shot.
Classification of air pistols:
- According to the principle of operation - piston, balloon or compression. For self-defense, it is recommended to use balloon models.
- Rate of fire - automatic or single.
- The ability to use bullets of various shapes: flat, hemispherical, conical, expansive.
Read about the most powerful air pistols available without a license here..
Popular manufacturers: Baikal, ASG , Hatsan , Borner . The cost of an air pistol for self-defense varies from 3,700 to 53,000 rubles. As an alternative, you can consider starting pistols. But they will not cause any harm to the attacker and will only have a psychological effect.
Hello, I am Alexander, the mastermind behind the blog.
In terms of career and free time, I connected my life with the forest. How else, when you live in Karelia! In this blog, I am responsible for the hunting, hiking and equipment sections. Welcome to my world!
well, yes, I agree, but it seemed to me that in household knives there the handle is less than 7 but 10 cm, but it depends on the model of the knife) Thank you, useful article)))