Lumen flashlight for self-defence

[Nerd_1991]

How many lumen do I need if I want to blind a home-thief for 30 seconds at least? I don't want to make him/her blind for the rest of their life. I live in Denmark and we are not even allowed to use pepperspray as self-defence in our own home.

[Hairy Hands Harry]

But daytime will change the requirements.

https://airgunmaniac.com/how-many-lumens-for-self-defense/

[Uncle Sam]

Ursprünglich geschrieben von potato:

Ursprünglich geschrieben von Lonely.Mother:

I want to blind them from a distance, without having to throw anything at them.

here you go

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPd0RSTVDzY

that would probably cause permanent damage to their eyesight, too

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ntPN3v0dTI

[Nerd_1991]

Ursprünglich geschrieben von Triple G:

Ursprünglich geschrieben von Lonely.Mother:

I want to blind them from a distance, without having to throw anything at them.

If You want to do it from a distance, You could fill the house with gas from the oven, and as soon if he trespasses You blind him with a simple firelight from the other side of the house.

I hope we get to see this scene in 'Home Alone' 2025 remake.

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I use my FleshLight for self defense.

[L1qu1dator]

My google powers tell me you should look at something with at least 700 lumens.

[Nerd_1991]

Ursprünglich geschrieben von Harry The Gamer:

Another idea. A small fire extinguisher. The Aerosol cans. You can keep several around the home. That should muck them up for a while. Had this idea with someone that could not keep any kind of weapon in their car.

Great advice. I'm combining it with flashlights, thanks

[saranacX]

Ursprünglich geschrieben von Lonely.Mother:

How many lumen do I need if I want to blind a home-thief for 30 seconds at least? I don't want to make him/her blind for the rest of their life. I live in Denmark and we are not even allowed to use pepperspray as self-defence in our own home.

Meanwhile in Florida if you break into someone's home they can legally shoot you. And Governor approves.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFyXjge_gJs

Merica!

[ImSoCool599]

Are claymores legal in Denmark?

[Nerd_1991]

Ursprünglich geschrieben von Angel:

If light power is a problem, a simple flickering flashlight would do the trick to disorient people. They use this method in government agencies and military. As a self defence device, this is probably a lot more versatile as it's a compact item and can be carried anywhere.

What exactly do you mean with flickering? I've looked at a flickering light many times. Yes, it was annoying, but I wouldn't say that I was disoriented.

[Nerd_1991]

Ursprünglich geschrieben von potato:

Ursprünglich geschrieben von Lonely.Mother:

Now that's what I'm looking for. Actually, I don't care if they get blind. The video made me laugh lol. I appreciate your answer.. I just don't want to spend too much money, so If someone actually knew how many lumen it would take before someone got blind, then I could spend less money.

"About 300 lumens are required for self-defense flashlights to briefly blind an assailant. Anything beyond 300 will accomplish the job faster, but 300 is usually enough to blind them long enough for you to flee or at least put some distance between you and them.Apr 6, 2021"

300 is minimum so if you get at least that or higher then it should be enough

thanks. I should have google searched in english, because I didn't get good results in danish.

[Nerd_1991]

Ursprünglich geschrieben von L1qu1dator:

My google powers tell me you should look at something with at least 700 lumens.

Thanks.

[Hairy Hands Harry]

Ursprünglich geschrieben von saranacX:

Ursprünglich geschrieben von Lonely.Mother:

How many lumen do I need if I want to blind a home-thief for 30 seconds at least? I don't want to make him/her blind for the rest of their life. I live in Denmark and we are not even allowed to use pepperspray as self-defence in our own home.

Meanwhile in Florida if you break into someone's home they can legally shoot you. And Governor approves.

Merica!

Its worse than that. They have a stand your ground law. You can shoot anyone, anywhere if you are "threatened". Many murders have happened.

[SMIFFY]

I have a 500 lumen bike light in front of me, it'll do the job.

[Nerd_1991]

Ursprünglich geschrieben von ImSoCool599:

Are claymores legal in Denmark?

Peppersprays are illegal, but claymores are legal.

[Nerd_1991]

Ursprünglich geschrieben von SMIFFY:

I have a 500 lumen bike light in front of me, it'll do the job.

Thanks. 500 lumen is pretty cheap, so that's great.