What could be the swiftest way for a female to extend her private safety? Research the best self defence martial art? Learn self defence online? These are good options, but they aren't as quick as purchasing a self-defense gizmo. Self-defense gadgets wouldn't be typically dedicated weapons, they are improvised weapons that are legal to carry.
Improvised weapons are everyday objects that serve a practical need, and may be employed for self-defense in an emergency. There are several easily obtainable products. As a professional instructor, I counsel women to focus on keyring devices unless you need to pursue serious training or get a weapons permit. A keyring is something every adult has when away from the home.
Attached is a quick list of different devices, where to source them and cost, and a few Pro's and Con's to each:
Self Defense Ring (as in finger jewellery) - ($10, Amazon)
Pro - Adds a point or stud to the hand, which can add power to strikes.
Con - Available just about exclusively in male styles, and the strike will not have enough penetration to stop an assailant.
Self Defense Umbrella - ($100, Amazon)
Pro - Serves a very actual purpose and can serve as a walking stick also.
Con - Another item to account for, likelihood of having it in a incident of need are influenced by climate.
Keyring Palm Stick (also called a kubatan) - ($10.00, Amazon)
Pro - Proven design, and can be useful.
Con - Adds length to total keyring so it will not fit as well in a pocket or purse.
Kitty Head-type Keyring Devices - ($10.00, Amazon)
Pro - Might make a punch improved with sufficient training. Straight jabbing is a trained as opposed to natural movement.
Con - Small ears have edges that catch clothing and loose items in a purse, entire hand isn't supported by the punch.
Keyring Stun Guns - ($20, Amazon)
Pro - Makes an intimidating sound and the blue charged arc might scare an attacker..
Con - These put out 6,000,000 volts, which sounds like rather a lot - but hasn't got much effect. Models that have over 30,000,000 volts can be an improvement, but are heavier and will not fit on a keyring. Must be charged to work.
Keyring OC Pepper Spray - ($10, Amazon)
Pro - Will cause watery eyes and affect vision if a threat is hit in the face shortly enough.
Con's - Little cannister size doesn't have enough spraying power to hit a threat far enough away to stop him.
EDC-1 Keyring Tool - ($12.95, Self defence Global)
Pro - Fits nicely in the hand and is very effective with a natural hammerfist-type strike.
Cons - Is currently available through one source, as Self-defence Global wants to provide coaching in addition to just selling widgets.
The last of these devices, the EDC-1, is my own design. I designed it thanks to the shortcomings I saw in other devices females have brought to me over the years - but any of these keyring options would be better than nothing.
Another positive is that these devices are so cheap that one or two can be bought, and you can test and see which you like, without being out hundreds of dollars. Give yourself more of an edge, at an inexpensive and no annoyance. Try one of the keyring devices and stick with the one you like.
About the Author:
Eric Scott is a Krav Maga Black Belt and creator of Self defense Global . Self-defense Global offers gear, training, and training missions for a safer life. He offers a free online course that offers more knowledge than most paid programs.
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