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A good story was done lastnight in reguards to self rescue from a vehicle in the event of a crash. I don't believe a link was given to find any of these items.  I personally recommend the Res-Q-Mini http://www.copsplus.com/prodnum6128.php it has proven to work many times. I keep one in my turnout gear pocket and have used it several times to break a window, also it comes with a seatbelt cutter.

There are also local Fire Department equipment stores that the general public can visit. They of course sell mostly fire department equipment but some of these places also sell these self rescue tools. I recommend visiting their websites.

http://batt3.com    This store is located in Arnold.

http://www.leonuniform.com/ This store is on Hanley Industrial. Across the street from Maplewood Commons.

http://www.lmefiretrucks.com/ This is out in St. Charles County Wentzville near 40/70 merge.

Like I said, call these places ask if they have them. They may not mention it, but they sell these little items around the cash register and may not list them online.

 

It is worth the purchase. Again, for these tools to work properly, you need to get a grasp on your situation and slow down. It would be rare for you to be in the situation where you would need it, but trust me, if you are calm and overcome your fears and slow down, you will come out much better.

 

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Weird read my blog view my photos
Aug 8, 2007 | 9:51 PM

Great idea carrying one of those window wands that shatter tempered glass. You would never be able to break tempered glass with your hands by beating on it. (except sometimes by accident) We used to initiate new workers by telling them to break a patio door glass with a hammer. These were fogged pieces of tempered glass and they didn`t have any value. We would set them in the dumpster and the newbie would tap the glass first then hit it then they would haul back and really try to smash the heck out of it. The same glass is in the side windows of your cars. The device you recomend used to be called an automatic center punch. All you have to do is push it against something hard and the spring inside will cause the point to hit hard enough to put a dimple into a sheet of steel and will definately pop a window. They can also be used as a self defense weapon. Just push it hard against an attacker`s skull and it will leave a substantial dimple in the bone. I`m surprised that Ron Popeil hasn`t made one yet.

Angelfire63663 read my blog view my photos
Aug 9, 2007 | 12:57 PM

Yes this is a great idea,but people should also self prepare for other things also.....like power outages in the summer and winter.
I keep a case of MRI's in my closet and some in the trunk of my car you just never know.
When it comes to surival you need to depend on yourself first don't expect others to do it for you

Angelfire63663 read my blog view my photos
Aug 9, 2007 | 12:57 PM

Yes this is a great idea,but people should also self prepare for other things also.....like power outages in the summer and winter.
I keep a case of MRI's in my closet and some in the trunk of my car you just never know.
When it comes to surival you need to depend on yourself first don't expect others to do it for you

Fireman33 read my blog view my photos
Aug 10, 2007 | 7:55 AM

Go to Harbor freight they have the press punch for about 3 bucks?

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?i
temnumber=91080


I keep one in my car for myself, and if I come across and accident and the person is trap. I also keep a sharp knife in my truck for those pesky seat belts.

FF33

Fireman33 read my blog view my photos
Aug 10, 2007 | 7:58 AM

If the link don't work

here's the sku number ITEM 91080-0VGA
go to Harbor freight and ask for that sku.

FF33

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Im a local Firefighter, who has grown up in St. Louis. I lived and worked in the city for a number of years. I love to do just about anything, especially helping others. I work hard, don't get paid the best, but I get food on the table. It's about helping the fellow person. And I fight for equality of the majority.

Member Since: 4/2/2007