Air Pistol Self-Defense
Former Army Officer Urges Women To Consider Air Pistols For Self-Defense Training
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Former Indian Army officer Khushboo Patani, sister of actor Disha Patani, posted a video urging women to consider learning to use an air pistol for self-defense amid concerns about violence against women, including a reported assault in Jamui. She demonstrated a CO₂-powered .177 pistol that resembles a Glock, explaining that it fires pellets rather than conventional ammunition, and advised interested viewers to get proper training at a shooting range. Patani warned that the weapon is not a toy and should be handled responsibly; reports also note that air-weapon rules in India depend on the weapon’s specifications.
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Patani said the air pistol costs about ₹60,000–70,000 and advised prospective buyers to choose a model they can handle, taking its weight, range and impact into account.
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She advised viewers not to buy an air pistol online, but to contact a local district dealer, and said it should be used only in a “do or die situation.”
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During the demonstration, Patani described the pistol as weighing roughly 1.5–2 kilograms and said its pellets could travel at high speed and injure or frighten an attacker.
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Patani demonstrated removing the magazine and advised users to practise drawing the pistol from a purse or pocket quickly, without looking at it.
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