6_gunner
Member
Not sure if this should be here or in Legal. Move if necessary.
I have a friend who will be moving to Chicago soon, and I've been trying to research self-defence options for her.
Of course, guns are pretty much out of the question unless things change drastically. She already carries OC spray, and I have talked to her about getting a stun gun.
After searching this forum and doing a yahoo search, I've been unable to come up with satisfactory information. It appears that a stun gun requires much the same hassle as a firearm (so that's probably out); while OC spray is legal, but there is some question as to concealing it.
Is that about right? I can't believe that stun guns are so highly regulated! How strict are they about non-lethal weapons? If she brought one (stun gun) from here, could she at least keep it in her apartment, or is that bad mojo? Same question goes for the OC spray.
Thanks for any info you can give me.
I have a friend who will be moving to Chicago soon, and I've been trying to research self-defence options for her.
Of course, guns are pretty much out of the question unless things change drastically. She already carries OC spray, and I have talked to her about getting a stun gun.
After searching this forum and doing a yahoo search, I've been unable to come up with satisfactory information. It appears that a stun gun requires much the same hassle as a firearm (so that's probably out); while OC spray is legal, but there is some question as to concealing it.
Is that about right? I can't believe that stun guns are so highly regulated! How strict are they about non-lethal weapons? If she brought one (stun gun) from here, could she at least keep it in her apartment, or is that bad mojo? Same question goes for the OC spray.
Thanks for any info you can give me.