Pneumatics for self-defense. How to choose a pneumatic pistol for defense

The current economic situation and the degradation of some segments of the population make us somewhat vulnerable, especially at night or in the remote corners of the city. Everyone provides security with their own methods: self-defense courses, group walks or daytime activities. One possible way is pneumatics for self-defense.

Is the use of pneumatic weapons justified?

There is an opinion that pneumatics for self-defense is the best option. Given the fact that bullets fired from such a pistol can easily break bottles or drop targets, then pneumatics is credited with a huge role in self-defense. Perhaps this is so, under certain circumstances and the ability to handle weapons.

The main feature of why air guns are often chosen as an instrument for self-defense is its sale without a license. This explains his popularity. However, not always expectations are really justified.

First of all, this is due to the fact that weapons that are freely available are intended only for entertainment or sports shooting. Yes, and wearing pneumatics in order to protect oneself by law is still prohibited.

Advantages and disadvantages of pneumatics

The main advantages that are determined by the expediency of choosing such weapons for the purpose of self-defense are:

1. Sufficient striking effectiveness of the shot.
2. When buying, you do not need a license.

But, despite these advantages, there are some disadvantages:

1. First of all, the impact of the ball, which is released from such weapons, can not cause serious harm to health, unless you shoot directly into the eye, for example. At least as strong as expected. If the attacker is in fairly dense clothing, then the blow for him will be almost imperceptible.
2. And the reliability of such weapons is not always on top. The cartridge with gas is replaceable, and can lose its charge even if it is not used by pneumatics.
3. Loses its effectiveness at low temperatures. This is due to the fact that the gas pressure decreases with decreasing temperature, and hence the impact force too.

That's why you should not blindly trust this technique, but rely more on your own strength and common sense.

Types of pneumatic weapons

If you still finally decided for yourself to become the owner of such weapons, it's worth to study the characteristics of each type of pneumatics.

Pneumatic pistols (feedback on their effectiveness is highly controversial) have the same operating principle: compressed air affects the bullet, which is why the shot is fired.

On the principle of supplying this very air, the pneumatic weapon is divided into:

• Shutter. This species is most common in air rifles. Such a pneumatic for self-defense will not help you much, except to scare away dogs or children, since knowledgeable hooligans are obviously not going to take it.
• Gas balloon. On this principle, the most common are pneumatic pistols (prices depend on the manufacturer of weapons). This type is the most common and is most often purchased just for self-defense. A balloon with gas is located in the cage. It is there with the use of the reducer that gas is fed into the shutter chamber, when the trigger is pulled out, a bullet flies.

Often bullets are used as bullets (they can be copper or steel). The force of impact can suffice to break through the eye or skin.

Characteristics of models of rifles and pistols

The most popular models of pneumatic pistols and rifles are:

1. Izh-61. It is a model of a rifle with a clip made of plastic, which is designed for 6 shots, and also equipped with a removable butt. Bullets are used in the classic "skirt" type. This pneumatic for self-defense is considered quite reliable. Weight does not exceed 3 kg. Sale of such a pneumatic without a license. The price fluctuates around 7 thousand rubles.
2. Diana. Also a rifle, an older model. The peculiarity of this weapon is that the bullet must be loaded into the barrel itself. The injection is carried out with the help of a built-in spring gate mechanism. The application of this model is one-piece. There is also a stand-bracket, the main purpose of which is the attachment of an optical sight. This pneumatics (prices fluctuate around 5 thousand rubles) is bought without a license.
3. "Makarych". This is the most common pneumatics for self-defense. The main advantage of the model is its unique similarity with the PM (hence the name). It is this factor that can contribute to an additional psychological impact on the attacker. The price of the gun is in the range of 5 to 7 thousand rubles.

Pneumatics - weapons available for free sale

According to the legislation of the Russian Federation, pneumatic pistols (prices for models from Russian manufacturers are relatively low) are freely available, as well as revolvers that are capable of possessing muzzle energy in the range of 3-7.5 J. In addition, the caliber of weapons is taken into account. It should not be more than 4.5 mm. Ukrainian legislation has the same limitations in caliber and speed. The latter should not exceed 100 m / s. In England, the law is not so strict, and devices with muzzle energy up to 16 J are freely available. All pneumatic weapons with greater muzzle energy and bullet speed require registration, it is impossible to buy without a license.

All pellets, which are used for direct shooting, have a mass of about half a gram.

Pneumatic pistols (reviews about their effectiveness are ambiguous), which would have the ultimate values of muzzle energy and caliber, can not be bought on the territory of the CIS. This is proved by the following facts. The Makarych pistol, which is the leader among those who want to secure themselves by purchasing pneumatics, has a muzzle energy of not more than 3 J, although the speed of the flight of the cartridge is about 125 m / s. The stopping effect of such a model is practically zero, although it is possible to break the bottles quite realistically.

Is pneumatic really able to protect?

Harm to health pneumatics can inflict because of the small diameter of the bullet only in the event that it falls on unprotected areas of the body or in the eye. However, in the latter case, even if the attacker remained alive, it is possible to easily get into the prison for excess of self-defense measures.

Where to store pneumatic weapons?

To ensure that the weapons you have purchased for as long as possible remain operational, and also do not fall into the hands of third parties, especially children, you must follow certain rules for storing pneumatic weapons.

First of all, it is necessary to take care of the place of storage, and this must be done before the immediate purchase. The ideal option is a safe, preferably non-combustible. If there is no such possibility, then any other place that your children will not reach is suitable. Keep pneumatic pistols (reviews will help you with choice) better in your own box.

Preparing weapons for storage

Before removing weapons in a safe place, make sure that it is not in a cocked state. Storage in this form may render it unusable due to a constant load on the spring. Also, the pistol must be discharged, without forgetting to put the fuse before it. Next - to open the bolt, take out the drum and make sure that there are no bullets in the pistol. Having convinced in its absence or having taken out therefrom, it is necessary to clean the gas cylinder. This is to ensure that the gaskets retain their properties.

Periodically, or better after each use, inspect your pneumatic gun for the presence of various cracks and rust, as well as chips and mechanical damage to the sighting mechanisms. If necessary, tighten the loose screws.

Rules for choosing pneumatic weapons

How to choose a pneumatic gun so that it does its job in self-defense? There are several criteria that need to be addressed:

1. Multiple-charge, or the capacity of the store. In most situations, one shot is not enough. Pneumatics for self-defense will be effective only if there are several shots, at least ten.
2. Type of pneumatics. There are three types: spring-piston, compression and gas. The latter is considered the most reliable. Gas pneumatics is able to combine the qualities necessary for effective self-defense - the speed, power of the shot, as well as its low cost. This is what makes it possible to conduct frequent trainings in order to use pneumatics correctly and successfully if necessary.
3. Appearance. This criterion is not less important than the technical characteristics, since it can have a psychological effect on the attacker. Pneumatics, the reviews confirm this, should completely resemble a combat pistol, so that there is no doubt that if you ignore this "toy" in your hands, the harm to health will be inflicted. If the pneumatic gun has no stopping action, it is strictly forbidden to use it for its intended purpose. In this case, it is better to use it as a knucklebone. That's why it's better not to buy weapons from plastic. For these purposes, an air gun made of steel specially designed for these purposes is ideal.
4. Distance and accuracy. These parameters are important enough, since they will not allow the intruder to be closer to you, without losing the accuracy of the hit. Usually there is enough range of action from 2 to 5 meters. Accuracy of hitting is usually practiced in training.

Instead of concluding

After buying a pneumatic weapon for self-defense, be vigilant and careful. Remember the criminal liability for bodily harm, even if the attack was originally committed on you. Revaluation of their capabilities, as well as misconceptions about the situation, can lead to unpleasant consequences, when the damage will be much more than benefit.