Weapons for self-defense: smooth-bore, rifled and pneumatic. What is the best weapon for self-defense and how to choose it?

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Weapons for self-defense are considered civil. It is a means to help balance forces between the attacker and the defender. It includes technical means that authorize the owner to use their legitimate use to protect their lives and health.

Civilian weapons for self-defense

Civilian weapons used for self-defense are those with which a person freely moves through the territory of the state of which he is a subject.

Weapons for self-defense may require a license. If it is necessary, the citizen must take it with him to confirm the right to carry and store weapons. Civilian weapons exclude fire bursts and can not have a drum capacity exceeding 10 rounds.

Smoothbore short-barreled weapon

Smoothbore weapons for self-defense are considered the most powerful. It is divided into several types:

• Singly single-shot;
• Double-barreled;
• Pump;
• Semi-automatic.

For self-defense, semi-automatic and pump guns are excellent. Determine which weapon is best for self-defense, you can, by comparing its characteristics.

Types of smoothbore weapons

IZh-43 K (homing double-barreled gun) is one of the simplest species. It is quite effective. Can be stored even in a charged state, which is important for the defender. With this double-barrel is easy to handle, and compared with semi-automatic and pump guns, it is more reliable. This model refers to the in-club, where the outer hammers are springs for a platoon, are not real triggers.

Small-sized multi-shot rifle TOZ-106 of the twentieth caliber has a bolt bolt. The model is compact, with a chrome trimmed trunk and a folding butt. Has boxed quick-detachable stores. It is relatively inexpensive, but not of good quality. When used, problems can occur due to a tight shutter, and when recharging, skewing and jamming of cartridges is possible. Sometimes when a shot falls out the store. But all factory defects are easily corrected at home.

Pump rifle TOZ-94 12-caliber is also inexpensive and has inherited from its prototype a good design. It is a multi-purpose use, and is used for self-defense as well. There are several of its modifications. A gun with a good fight, but the mechanisms do not always work reliably.

Semi-automatic shotgun TOZ-187 12-caliber - a semi-automatic, which with its prototype of similarity is not enough. There are also disadvantages: the mechanisms do not always work reliably, because of this, when shooting, there is sometimes a slight delay. Therefore, for self-defense the gun is allowed, but still it is not enough.

Pump rifle TOZ-194 12th caliber is more reliable than TOZ-187 and TOZ-194. It is more convenient and has a good design. Pump rifles IZH-81 KM and IZH-81 are considered the most reliable. They are multi-purpose and perfectly suited for self-defense. On the basis of IZH-81, another good model is developed - MP-133, which provides safety when handling it.

A series of rifles "Saiga-12" - semi-automatic. They have high reliability, are produced in many modifications: with a folding butt; Sighting bar that can be adjusted; Muzzle replaceable nozzles; Trunks of various lengths.

Pump rifle Remington 870 is very often used as a weapon for self-defense. It is multi-purpose, with many modifications, which differ in the length of the trunk, additional accessories, etc. It is considered expensive, but very reliable.

Rifle

Rifled weapons for self-defense had not previously been common. But recently deputies introduced the issue of allowing its use by citizens for these purposes. Experts note that the complexity of handling it and other aspects do not affect the recognition of it as suitable for self-defense.

Airguns

Pneumatic pistols do not have much power, but they are also used for self-defense. At the same time, they have the advantage, since gas-cylinder pistols can be purchased without a license, but on condition that the citizen has reached the age of majority. However, there is also a small obstacle, which must be remembered. Use pneumatic guns are not prohibited, but there is a ban on wearing it. In gas-cylinder weapons use cylinders with carbon dioxide, which are attached to the union. Basically the balloon is under the barrel or in the handle.

Being in free sale, the pneumatic weapon was originally intended for entertaining and sports shooting at short distances. Pneumatic guns and pistols have a caliber of 4.5 mm, and basically have muzzle energy up to 7.5 J. But more powerful weapons without registration do not sell. At the same time, each country has its own limitations on the parameters of this type of weapon. Pellets weigh very little - about 0.5 g.

Pneumatic weapons for self-defense are inferior to traumatic pistols several times over the most important parameters: the mass of the bullet and its energy. The ball, which is released from pneumatic weapons, can not provide a strong blow, but nevertheless it is quite capable of penetrating human skin. However, this is only on the condition that there is no tight clothing on the place of impact. A ball of pneumatic can cause a little pain, but it can suspend only a sober person. But being in a state of intoxication is unlikely.

If the defender shoots at the head, then the gas-cylinder pistol does not break the skull, but if you miss and get into the eye, for example, causing a severe injury to the attacker, you can be in prison for exceeding the necessary defense.

Pneumatic weapons are sometimes unreliable, since the gas is in a can, which has the property of gradually losing the "charge". And with frost, the pressure also decreases. Pneumatic weapons can be compressor. In this case, the pressure in the pneumatic chamber is pumped by breaking the barrel during charging and by the movement of the lever.

Permitted weapons

The permitted weapon for self-defense is what? This is, first of all, permitted by law for free storage and wearing. And different things at hand, with which you can repel an attack.

The weapon, Allowed for self-defense, is divided into four main types:

• Barren firearms with gas, traumatic and light-sound cartridges, in accordance with the norms of the Russian Federation;
• Gas weapons, which include: revolvers, pistols, cartridges for them, mechanical sprayers, various aerosol devices that contain teargas and irritants approved in the Russian Federation;
• Fire smooth-bore arms for self-defense, which includes models with traumatic cartridges that comply with the norms of the Russian Federation;
• Electroshock devices, various spark gaps with output parameters that comply with the standards and norms of the Russian Federation.

Auxiliary weapons

A firearm weapon for self-defense requires a license. However, you can use other options. Gas cartridges are the most common weapon for self-defense, due to small dimensions, low price and strong action. They contain irritating substances that, when inhaled or in the eyes, cause tearing, sharp coughing, and severe pain. But for efficiency, it is necessary to get a spray from the can to the attacker's face. And to repel an attack, the attacker must be no more than two meters from the defender.

Electroshockers are a stun gun. It is mainly intended for contact fights. Yes, and with protection, the electric shock should be fixed for a couple of seconds on the body of the attacker, which is often impossible.

How to choose the right weapon

Which weapons to choose for self-defense? Traditionally, the best option is considered pump. You can, of course, use any gun, but still the best option - short-barreled, as close to the pistols. Weapons for these purposes should be compact, lightweight, reliable and easy to handle. At the gun, you can replace the butt on the pistol grip, which will make it even more compact. But this can make some limitations in the accuracy of the sight.

Pistols and revolvers are preferably selected in such a way that they can fit in a small purse (for example, female), without standing out and attracting attention. Therefore, very important are those models that do not work by themselves, but have fuses.

Single-shot weapons for self-defense will not work, as the first shot, according to the law, is made into the air to warn the attacker. Pump weapons are the best choice, since it is compact, undemanding to the power of cartridges, it can be recharged.

Gas cartridges, electric shockers, etc. should also be small, compact, with the ability to respond quickly in a critical situation.

Cartridges for weapons

It is best to select cartridges that will help avoid ricochet, since the first shot under the law should always be preventive (in the air). Weapons for self-defense, charged with small shot, will be effective at close range, the farther away - the more accuracy is lost. Cartridges for any weapon should not have a large punching power.

Flaubert's revolver

One of the best options for choosing weapons for defensive purposes is Flaubert's revolver. He has a classic form, looks awesome and can scare off the attacker. It has various sizes and it fits comfortably in a woman's hand. Basically it is made of non-magnetic alloys, and this determines the high quality of the product.

It is believed that among the revolvers is the best weapon for self-defense. It has a good mass of bullets and great power. The sound of the shot is no different from combat. Such revolvers can be purchased without registration and permission. They are easy to use.

Weapons that do not require a license

Weapons for self-defense without a license are gas spray cartridges, electroshock devices, small-capacity pneumatic guns and mechanical sprayers. Gas pistols also fall into the category of gas-spray weapons. But they can not be used in confined spaces.

Electroshockers differ in power, in self-defense it is better to use models with a small voltage. Pneumatic weapons also do not require a license, but nevertheless it looks as close to combat as possible, gives a psychological effect, and the attacker can not immediately determine whether it is real.

Obtaining a license

Still, most of the weapons will require a license. For self-defense get a separate. The difference is that hunting and fighting weapons require a personal permit.

To obtain a license, it is necessary to undergo a survey in the psycho-neurological, narcological dispensaries, polyclinics, take photographs and contact the licensing department at the Internal Affairs Directorate. Next - buy weapons and get permission for him. Sometimes you may need to buy a safe for storage. A license for weapons is issued within a month after the application is filed.

Gas revolvers and pistols, barren firearms can only be acquired by persons who have reached the age of majority, with mandatory registration of weapons in a 2-week period in the Internal Affairs Directorate at their place of residence. The license allows no more than 5 units of registered weapons. It is also a permit for carrying and storage.