New Jersey 2C:39

Nope, it's illegal here. Simply put, anything that can reasonably be used to defend yourself is illegal to own and/or carry in NJ.

Nope, it's illegal here. Simply put, anything that can reasonably be used to defend yourself is illegal to own and/or carry in NJ.

 

Unless you can make a reasonable defense that you have the tool for a purpose other than self-defense.

Like what? Self-shock therapy!?

Yes - NJ and NY like to keep their citizens defensless. It's the liberal way of life. That's why the criminals have a field day here. Is pepper spray illegal because we might hurt a BG's eyes?

Louisville slugger... ya im a baseball player officer!

duh... she has a cell phone... if she gets in trouble she just has to call 911!

Louisville slugger... ya im a baseball player officer!

 

FYI - it's bad if you have a baseball bat in your car without any other baseball equipment. It can be taken as an offensive weapon.

 

I suggest a large multiple-D Cell Maglight flashlight. It's big and heavy and nobody can take offense for you having a flashlight in the car

lol... keep a baseball bat, mitt, and ball. big ass maglight works too. Maybe a tire iron! HA!

A plain old, simple cane with a nice crook. "I have a bad knee (bum hip, twisted ankle, earache), officer". Better than a flashlight or tire iron.

A plain old, simple cane with a nice crook. "I have a bad knee (bum hip, twisted ankle, earache), officer". Better than a flashlight or tire iron.

 

But this is for his daughter - unless it's a pimp cane, it's just plain not cool....

A plain old, simple cane with a nice crook. "I have a bad knee (bum hip, twisted ankle, earache), officer". Better than a flashlight or tire iron.

 

But this is for his daughter - unless it's a pimp cane, it's just plain not cool....

Hot little girls twist their ankles, too. Paint it pink.

2x4 with a 8" nail sticking out of it.

 

I was bringing it to home depot to get a replacement

hatchet...shes a lumber jack right?

I keep a D cell Maglite by the seat..... along with the "Club".

All good ideas, but she travels by NJ transit train and NYC subway (improved, by still a sh**-h***). The trains although seemingly safe, are in fact bad when it isn't a rush hour. No donuts served ... all aboard!!

 

The only choice is concealed carry, but that may be impossible to get. Dammit. :evil:

Concealed pepper spray? I got these for my sisters when they went off to college. Looks like a mini mag light for a key ring.

http://www.lapolicegear.com/aspkeydefpep.html

 

I would say get an expandable baton, but those are illegal in NYC/NYS (4th degree offense).

Yeah a mag-lite is real useful against a thug with a handgun :roll:

Number one thing you can do, is dont make yourself look like, nor act like a Victim. You know, the people that walk the street like the world is out to get them. I have lived in the city, commuted to the city, and known plenty of people who still do. The number one thing you can do to stay safe is look confident.

 

Same thing for women.

 

Lastly, self defense courses. That helps, alot. As long as the person doesnt have a gun, you can survive. With a firearm, a bit more risky.

 

I would be afraid of having someone with a victim mentality of possessing a firearm. They are the types of people who would pull out a gun just because they think someone looked at them the wrong way, and may possibly have something bad on their mind.

 

In any case though, pepper spray and a small blow horn can help. Self defense courses are a MUST for anyone afraid. Self defense courses will benefit the most in terms of giving that person a backbone to walk tall.

They are the types of people who would pull out a gun just because they think someone looked at them the wrong way, and may possibly have something bad on their mind.

 

Well said. It is a very dangerous behavior to have people who go around 24/7 paranoid. As much as a I love guns as a hobby and advocate gun rights I hang out in Elizabeth/Newark somewhat often and am not afraid of the world. I see on some gun forums people can be quite paranoid. Carry 2 guns, 4 reloads and debating whether or not they should wear a IIIa vest too. Honest to god, saw that actually posted the other day.

 

I believe people should have the right to protect themselves but on the other hand, people should also not walk around in constant fear for their lives ready to draw on anyone who bumps into them by accident. That is just as dangerous of a situation as someone having a gun for criminal purposes. Things taken to the extreme always end up bad.

This is what I am talking about. Shit happens when you don't plan or can't defend yourself. It's got not much to do with victim mentality or being paranoid. Looking confident and standing tall goes only so far.

This is what I am talking about. **** happens when you don't plan or can't defend yourself. It's got not much to do with victim mentality or being paranoid. Looking confident and standing tall goes only so far.

Unfortunately, pepper Spray is about her only recourse.

Your only allowed to carry a small canister of pepper spray in NJ, totaly worthless. Have her carry a can of wasp or hornet spray. Preferably one that has a nozzle that fires a nice thick stream. Tell her to spray the scumbag in the eye's and then kick him in the balls 30 times.

I deal with the scum of the earth everyday. All I have is a maglite. All I hear is yessir and nosir. And of course good morning Boss!. I am 6'2 and 290 with a maglite and a mean look. Inmates junkies etc. You don't know how many times I would love to take a walk in the woods with a 1911.

Your only allowed to carry a small canister of pepper spray in NJ, totaly worthless. Have her carry a can of wasp or hornet spray. Preferably one that has a nozzle that fires a nice thick stream. Tell her to spray the scumbag in the eye's and then kick him in the balls 30 times.

I have about 100 arrests that say you're wrong.... while it doesnt work on EVERYONE, it will stop about 90% of the population cold, giving her enough time to Unass the area.

Your only allowed to carry a small canister of pepper spray in NJ, totaly worthless. Have her carry a can of wasp or hornet spray. Preferably one that has a nozzle that fires a nice thick stream. Tell her to spray the scumbag in the eye's and then kick him in the balls 30 times.

I have about 100 arrests that say you're wrong.... while it doesnt work on EVERYONE, it will stop about 90% of the population cold, giving her enough time to Unass the area.

 

Those ASP Key Defenders are legal, no? They're affective too from what I hear.

Your only allowed to carry a small canister of pepper spray in NJ, totaly worthless. Have her carry a can of wasp or hornet spray. Preferably one that has a nozzle that fires a nice thick stream. Tell her to spray the scumbag in the eye's and then kick him in the balls 30 times.

I have about 100 arrests that say you're wrong.... while it doesnt work on EVERYONE, it will stop about 90% of the population cold, giving her enough time to Unass the area.

 

Those ASP Key Defenders are legal, no? They're affective too from what I hear.

 

yes they are. problem with the key defender is that latch/lock dingus has a tendency to break being just plastic.

Your only allowed to carry a small canister of pepper spray in NJ, totaly worthless. Have her carry a can of wasp or hornet spray. Preferably one that has a nozzle that fires a nice thick stream. Tell her to spray the scumbag in the eye's and then kick him in the balls 30 times.

I have about 100 arrests that say you're wrong.... while it doesnt work on EVERYONE, it will stop about 90% of the population cold, giving her enough time to Unass the area.

 

Thanks for the clarification on effectiveness. Will get the pepper spray cans. What's the weight/Oz limit in NJ?

Just searched, is it 3/4 Oz limit?

Yep. It sure is.