LAWS REGARDING SELF-DEFENSE, DEFENSE OF PROPERTY, AND WEAPONS, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE LAW, VARY WIDELY. OBTAIN COMPETENT LEGAL ADVICE BEFORE OBTAINING ANY WEAPON AND BEFORE COMMITTING AN ACT OF SELF-DEFENSE OR PROTECTION OF PROPERTY. SELECT AND USE URBAN SURVIVAL EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES AND TECHNIQUES AT YOUR OWN RISK.

Every country, state, county, city and town has laws, both written and un-written, as well as policies, that can affect your options. It is absolutely vital that you understand how that affects your personal situation. We suggest that you speak to an attorney or other competent licensed legal authority where you live to find out what your rights and responsibilities are. Do not ask the cop on the corner, do not ask your friend, and please don't ask us.

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