Herein is disclosed a means of preventing killings of innocent people in an active shooting situation by providing a mobile/fixed bullet-proof shelter which is strategically placed close to the synagogue or church pews, teachers' and students' desks or placed also strategically in facilities such as shopping malls or other soft targets.

The 661 prior art clear, bullet-resistant plastic when attached to police flashlight or hand-held with improved utility, convenient, designer plastic handle, can double as an improved utility head and face shield to prevent head and face shooting injuries to officers at traffic or other stop and no such see-through bullet-resistant head and face shield has ever been made available to police until now, thus demonstrating its improved utility.

Because in a chaotic situation, it becomes problematic to locate the shooting site, the invention likewise provides a means of locating where the shooting is by firing the flaming projectile from the non-lethal prior art gun-like device, customarily used for water rescue, but now improved with reduced firepower by removing 50% or more of the powder in the shell, thus rendering it non-lethal but still disabling, at the door, window or wall to help in localization as well as marking the shooter for the police and disabling him/her by kindling his/her clothing, thus demonstrating its improved utility from its customary use for water rescue.

The self-defense baton with automated flare is used for personal protection. The self-defense baton with automated flare comprises a telescopic structure and a combustion device. The combustion device generates a flame. The combustion device installs in the telescopic structure. The telescopic structure is an extendable structure. The telescopic structure is further defined with a collapsed position, an extended position, a proximal end, and a distal end. The telescopic structure is stored in the collapsed position. In the event of an emergency, the person grasps the telescopic structure and releases a first detent located at the proximal end. The release of the first detent automatically: a) extends the telescopic structure from the collapsed position to the extended position; and, b) ignites the combustion device such that the flame is presented at the distal end of the telescopic structure. A person positions the flame to ward off potential attackers.

The self-defense baton with automated flare is used for personal protection. The self-defense baton with automated flare comprises a telescopic structure and a combustion device. The combustion device generates a flame. The combustion device installs in the telescopic structure. The telescopic structure is an extendable structure. The telescopic structure is further defined with a collapsed position, an extended position, a proximal end, and a distal end. The telescopic structure is stored in the collapsed position. In the event of an emergency, the person grasps the telescopic structure and releases a first detent located at the proximal end. The release of the first detent automatically: a) extends the telescopic structure from the collapsed position to the extended position; and, b) ignites the combustion device such that the flame is presented at the distal end of the telescopic structure. A person positions the flame to ward off potential attackers.

A self-defense apparatus includes a body with an interior cavity and a nozzle, the body having a finger holders to create a grip about the body; a compressed fuel cartridge stored within the interior cavity and having a valve associated therewith; a torch to ignite fuel exiting the nozzle; a regulator incorporated into the valve to control fuel flow; and a control switch positioned on an exterior of the body and to active the torch and thereby exert a flame from the nozzle; the self-defense apparatus is activated to exert a flame in a desired direction via the control switch.

A self-defense apparatus includes a body with an interior cavity and a nozzle, the body having a finger holders to create a grip about the body; a compressed fuel cartridge stored within the interior cavity and having a valve associated therewith; a torch to ignite fuel exiting the nozzle; a regulator incorporated into the valve to control fuel flow; and a control switch positioned on an exterior of the body and to active the torch and thereby exert a flame from the nozzle; the self-defense apparatus is activated to exert a flame in a desired direction via the control switch.

A portable flame propelling device for deterring an attack by an animal includes a vessel, which has an opening positioned in a top thereof for positioning of a flammable liquid therein. A handle engaged to the vessel and extending from the opening can be grasped in a hand of a user. A nozzle is engaged to the handle and extends therefrom. A pumping unit operationally engaged to and in fluidic communication with the nozzle and the vessel propels the flammable liquid from the vessel through the nozzle. An igniter engaged to the handle proximate to the nozzle ignites the flammable liquid. An actuator engaged to the handle is operationally engaged to the pumping unit and the igniter. The actuator can be engaged by a digit of the hand of the user to selectively actuate the pumping unit and the igniter so that a flame is propelled from the nozzle.

A portable flame propelling device for deterring an attack by an animal includes a vessel, which has an opening positioned in a top thereof for positioning of a flammable liquid therein. A handle engaged to the vessel and extending from the opening can be grasped in a hand of a user. A nozzle is engaged to the handle and extends therefrom. A pumping unit operationally engaged to and in fluidic communication with the nozzle and the vessel propels the flammable liquid from the vessel through the nozzle. An igniter engaged to the handle proximate to the nozzle ignites the flammable liquid. An actuator engaged to the handle is operationally engaged to the pumping unit and the igniter. The actuator can be engaged by a digit of the hand of the user to selectively actuate the pumping unit and the igniter so that a flame is propelled from the nozzle.

An open flame control device for weed control. The device includes a substantially cylindrical basket having an open framework including a plurality of substantially equally spaced-apart longitudinal struts attached to a plurality of hoops, struts being inwardly and upwardly bent at the upper end of the basket. A hub is located at the upper end of the basket and is attached to the inwardly and upwardly bent struts. An open flame burner is located within the basket and attached to the hub. A porous metal fabric liner surrounds the inside of the basket and is attached thereto. A metal flame reflector is located at the lower end of the basket and occupies the back side portion of the basket. Means are provided for communicating the open flame burner with a supply of propane. Optionally, means are provided to supply water to the bottom of the basket.

A portable flamethrower is provided. It includes a fuel supply, including an externally powered fuel pump in flow communication with a nozzle and a fuel tank. An ignition system is provided to effect igniting of a stream of liquid fuel. An electronic control system is provided to effect selective operation of the ignition system and the fuel system, and preclude their operation if operation criteria are not met.

A portable flamethrower is provided. It includes a fuel supply, including an externally powered fuel pump in flow communication with a nozzle and a fuel tank. An ignition system is provided to effect igniting of a stream of liquid fuel. An electronic control system is provided to effect selective operation of the ignition system and the fuel system, and preclude their operation if operation criteria are not met.