The defense guide
Non-lethal home & self defense
How air-powered CO2 and PCP guns give responsible people a real way to protect their home and family — with the power to stop a threat, and the restraint to avoid taking a life.
Why choose non-lethal?
Most people who want to protect their home do not want to take a life — they want to stop the threat and keep their family safe. Non-lethal defense is built around that reality. A powerful air gun, a stun device, or a burst of pepper spray can end a confrontation by disorienting an intruder and giving you the seconds you need to get to safety and call for help.
Legal in more places
Air guns face far fewer restrictions than firearms in most states and cities, making effective defense accessible to more responsible adults.
Safer to store at home
Without a cartridge chambered, air platforms present a lower risk of accidental lethal injury while remaining ready when it matters.
Stops, without ending a life
The goal of non-lethal defense is to deter, disorient, and create distance — protecting your family without the permanence of lethal force.
CO2 vs. PCP: how air power works
Both CO2 and PCP guns launch a projectile using compressed gas instead of a burning powder charge. That is what keeps them non-lethal in typical defensive use — while still delivering enough energy to deter and disable an attacker. The difference is in how they are powered.
CO2
Simple, affordable, and fast to reload. The best entry point for training and everyday readiness.
- Powered by disposable 12g CO2 cartridges
- Fast to load — ideal for training and quick deployment
- Consistent power in moderate temperatures
- Lower cost of entry than PCP
PCP
Pre-charged pneumatic power for serious range, energy, and precision when you need the most capability.
- Pre-charged with high-pressure air (up to ~3600 PSI)
- Regulated, match-grade shot-to-shot consistency
- Higher muzzle energy and effective range
- Dozens of full-power shots per fill
Build a layered defense
The strongest home-defense plans do not rely on a single tool. Pair a capable air gun with a stun device and pepper spray so you always have the right response for the distance and situation you face.
Know your local laws
Laws governing air guns, stun devices, and pepper spray vary by state, county, and city, and age restrictions apply. You are responsible for confirming that any product you buy is legal where you live and that you use it only for lawful self and home defense. This guide is educational and is not legal advice.