Date of publication: January 22, 2020. Category: Automotive equipment.
You can find many self-defense methods on the Internet, and one of them is purchasing pneumatic guns. Some car owners are confident that it can be transported in a car without any problems, since it is not a firearm or pistol. But in reality, not everything is so simple.
Let's start with the fact that in the law there is no such thing as a pneumatic weapon for self-defense (according to the law, firearms, gas cylinders, etc., can be used for self-defense, but not pneumatic weapons). It can be sporting or hunting. The classification of pneumatics will help you understand which pistol you can carry in your car and which you cannot.
The effectiveness of pneumatics for self-defense
According to research, even a few rubber bullets from a traumatic pistol cannot always stop an attacker.
This may be due to the long distance or low power of the traumatic weapon model.
The attacker's outer clothing also reduces the effect of shots. Moreover, each painful blow can only anger the attacker, which will only lead to a worsening of the situation.
There are not many cases recorded when victims managed to fight off criminals with the help of traumatic weapons. But in the case of an air pistol, the chance of fighting off an attacking person is much higher.
However, attacks often occur in the dark in dimly lit places, so it is very difficult for the defending person to hit the attacker, and defense with a weapon can provoke the attacker to use another type of weapon, for example, a knife or a traumatic pistol.
In law
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Let's see whether it is possible to carry an air pistol with you according to the norms of the legislative framework of the Russian Federation. There are two points in this regard.
In the Russian Federation, carrying, as well as any type of transportation, is prohibited when the gun is loaded. It is also prohibited to use it in cities, towns and other populated areas outside of places and premises that are specially adapted for sports shooting.
In addition, the law prohibits wearing these products at rallies, various street processions, pickets and demonstrations, as well as any other events with large crowds of people.
Tips for using an air gun
It’s worth visiting a special shooting range at least once every few months to learn how to shoot with a pneumatic gun.
Such periodic training will help you feel more confident when you need to use a pistol.
In addition, shooting accuracy will improve.
This will increase the likelihood of hitting the attacker, but will greatly reduce the chance of causing injury to him, which will lead to death.
If hitting this part of the body does not produce results or it is protected by thick clothing, you need to aim at the hands. The main goal of self-defense is to cause a traumatic shock in the attacker due to injury, but not to cause severe harm.
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The most dangerous areas of the body - diagram
There are several areas of the human body that if struck by an air gun (especially from a short distance) can result in serious injury or death:
- Eyes. A shot in the eye can seriously injure this organ, and this damage can lead to blindness.
- Temple. A hit to the temple with any object can lead to death.
- Heart. A strong targeted blow to this area can cause cardiac arrest.
You should avoid getting into these areas of the body, as the consequences can be very serious. In any case, before using an air gun, you need to try to assess the situation and try to do without a weapon.
For example, you can start hitting the wheels of cars standing nearby. This will cause the sound alarm to sound, which will attract attention and the attacker may be afraid to attack.
Therefore, an air pistol is dangerous! The use of air guns can very well be fatal.
Therefore, you cannot treat him as a simple “scarecrow”. Training at a shooting range will help increase shooting efficiency and reduce the likelihood of accidentally killing an attacker.
Watch the video, which explains what kind of injuries and wounds a pneumatic weapon can cause to a person and what factors the damage caused depends on:
No gas-cylinder pneumatic can harm an adult in the heart area, so why cite the heart area as a dangerous area. Further, the article notes that the use of air guns may provoke an attacker to use some kind of weapon, and that this may anger the attacker. And it is immediately advised (if necessary) to shoot at the legs or arms. If you use pneumatics for self-defense, then only in the most effective way - shooting in the face and/or neck with immediate retreat. Any other action, including the threat of a weapon, will most likely result in the failure of the self-defender. “The main task of self-defense is to cause a traumatic shock in the attacker due to injury, but not to cause severe harm.” Gas-cylinder pneumatics cannot cause a traumatic shock IN PRINCIPLE, unless you shoot in the face and neck area. This is not a 9mm hollow point bullet designed to cause shock when hit in the leg, arm or thigh.
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There are PSR pneumatics with which you can hunt a bear, if you google it you will learn a lot of interesting things about pneumatics.
Yes. You have great advice. Shoot him in the neck/head and kill him by accident. What's wrong? If you hit the temple/neck you can KILL. In the eye - knock it out...
I have a feeling that an air pistol is confused with a traumatic one
As far as I understand, they simply mean the female breast, the entire area, regardless of whether it is from the heart side or not.
I bought a pneumatic gun and would like to know what would happen if I hit a person. Of course, I’m not going to shoot at people, but I wonder - what if I accidentally hit, how painful will it be? Maybe someone has already experienced it?
It depends on the power of the pneumatic and the layer of clothing you are wearing. If this is an ordinary fracture, then if it gets through thin clothing there will be a bruise and a small wound; you won’t even notice anything through the jacket.
If this is a gas-cylinder sports air rifle, then it has good power, such a bullet may not penetrate deep into soft tissue, and when shooting through fairly thick clothing at point-blank range, there will be a good bruise.
You can’t say for sure: who is completely blown off by pneumatic guns - this applies to fans of this type of entertainment, and who has already been under pneumatic gun bullets and was not hurt at all. It is not for nothing that 4.5 mm air pistol Let's try to understand this “practically”.
Gun 3 J
This includes products that can be purchased in markets and stores without any documents. The law states that absolutely anyone can buy such “weapons.” It is very rare that you can purchase more powerful solutions, but this is no longer entirely legal. Such weapons should not go on free sale. If the shot power is no more than 3 J, then even a child can use the gun. To the question of whether children can carry an air pistol, there are answers in the legislative framework. Thus, weapons up to 3 J are considered toy.
But there is another point. You cannot openly demonstrate the presence of weapons. Some people may confuse pneumatic guns with real firearms and will definitely report what they see to the right place. Then you can expect serious trouble. You also need to remember that injuries from gunshots, even if they are minor, will still be considered bodily injury - there is liability for this. Damage to health will be minor. However, if serious harm is caused (for example, after a ball gets into the eyes), the consequences will be quite serious.
Can I carry an air pistol? It is possible, but carefully, without demonstrating it to those who do not need it.
Is it possible to injure a person with a pneumatic gun?
Unfortunately, sometimes you have to ask this question: will pneumatics help in the event of an attack , robbery and other troubles? It all depends on the owner of the pistol - if you skillfully demonstrate the weapon and effectively shout terrible words at the same time, then you won’t have to use it, such is the instinct of self-preservation. If this is exactly what interests you (self-defense), I recommend buying a pneumatic copy of the Makarov pistol from the Izhevsk plant:
And now regarding the real danger of air guns. You probably know that such pistols and rifles are sold freely in Russia and Ukraine, but with one condition - they are weak. Their maximum dual energy is 7.5 J. A big misconception about the effectiveness of shooting at a person with pneumatics is that you can break a bottle with this weapon. Yes, it really is possible, but a person is not a bottle and it will be much more difficult to break or damage him.
Even if you take one of the most powerful pistols, the Crosman C31, when you shoot at a person wearing a jacket, you will not get any effect. True, if it’s summer outside, shooting from a distance of less than 5 meters and directly at painful positions can cause harm. There are known cases where people were killed or crippled for life due to careless handling of pneumatics. During legal proceedings, if you plan to use such a weapon for self-defense, you may have more problems than an attacker.
Requirements for storing weapons in a car
In order not to break the law, it is useful to read Art. 6 p 2.1. In simple terms, pneumatics cannot be transported in a charged state within populated areas. The only exceptions are specialized shooting ranges or sports grounds intended for shooting.
Based on this, the pistol should always be unloaded, or even better, be disassembled in a box. It is worth taking out the projectile receiver and removing all the bullets from it. The gas cylinder is also detached.
Even if the muzzle energy of a pistol is around 2 J, it is still recommended to carry a passport for such a “toy” with you. If a traffic police officer stops a driver who does not have any documents for a weapon, then the representative of the law has the right to confiscate it. After all, he cannot verify on the spot that the power of the pistol does not require a license.
Since pneumatic weapons cannot be classified as a means of self-defense, they are prohibited from being used in urban environments. Even if you shoot at cans or fire a 3 J “toy” into the air, you can earn a fine of 1,000 rubles. But if the power of the pistol is higher and generally implies the presence of a permit, which is not there, then the punishment increases to 5,000 rubles, and in some situations up to 15 days of arrest.
Models of rifles and pistols
- Izh-61 is a rifle with a plastic clip for 6 shots and a removable butt. Bullets are a classic “skirt” for air rifles. A fairly reliable rifle weighing 3 kilograms, made of metal and plastic (stock). The cost is 7 thousand rubles for Izhevsk.
- Diana is a rather old “toggle” rifle, the bullet is loaded directly into the barrel, and the pumping occurs using a spring-loaded bolt mechanism. One-piece stock. A stand-bracket for mounting an optical sight is installed. Cost about 5 thousand rubles
- "Makarych" is the most common pistol. Its popularity is due to its absolute similarity to the PM, which can be used as an additional influence on the attacker as a scare. Price - 5500-7000 rub.
Types of pneumatic weapons for self-defense
As a rule, all types have the same operating principle: the bullet fires due to the influence of compressed air. Based on the principle of air supply, the following types are distinguished:
- Bolt action.
The most common type among air rifles. Rifles are more suitable for home security, although, to be honest, they will not instill fear or respect in a criminal; they will rather cause laughter. Sorry for the bad manners.
- Gas cylinders.
Most often, this principle is used for air pistols. This is the most common type of pneumatic gun purchased for self-defense.
A can of compressed air is installed in a clip, from where it is fed into the bolt chamber using a gearbox, and when the trigger is pressed, the bullet fires.
The bullet is a copper or steel ball that is delivered with sufficient force to pierce the facial and temporal bones, skin, clothing, and knock out an eye. That is, the weapon has sufficient power for defense.
Not always, but it can help
Keychain siren
- Price 5-10
$. - Effect
: When activated, makes a loud sound that attracts attention and can scare off an attacker. This is not a full-fledged self-defense tool, but similar keychains work well on dogs.
In principle, a key fob is of little use against attackers, since a person himself may scream during an attack. But screaming will not scare away stray dogs, and the sound of a siren can disperse even aggressive dogs. A keychain like this would definitely come in handy in a miniature girl’s bag.
