Safe Times With Self Defense Weapons

When it comes to military self defense, peopleattackers face causing them temporary blindness
have this idealistic notion that we should only usewhich allows you to easily make your escape.
our fists and legs and ignore all else. This is all wellThey are one of the most popular women's self
and good in theory, but do you really think thatdefense products because of their ease of use
the average thug cares much for chivalric ideas orand the fact that they are easily concealed within
fair play? Get one thing straight, once someonea handbag. The effect of the spray may take a
attacks you they waive all rights to a fair fight. Insecond or two so be sure to get out of the way
the streets, it is hurt or be hurt and the only thingof the thug's wild swings after you sprayed him.
that matters is getting home safe. Besides, whenIt may not be wise to use this item in windy
someone is endangering your very life the lastconditions as this could reduce its effectiveness.
thing you should be thinking about is whether youStun guns are an even better way to halt an
should use a bottle in self defense.attack. They can be carried in a wrist strap or
This is not to say that you should be carryingdown by your waist like a regular gun. Clever
around knifes or guns. If you use either evendesigns ensure that it has the appearance of a
when attacked you will have a hard timecellphone in some instances. While advocates of
explaining your actions to the courts. It is best tostrongman military self defense may be opposed
be smart and elect to use a non-lethal weapon soto it, the prongs on the end of the stun gun are
that you can win the battle but not go to jail.used to fire out 100,000 or more volts right into
Even something as simple as a baton is extremelyan attacker's body. This shock messes up their
effective. The problem is that you need to knowneurological system rendering them immobile for
how to wield it which takes practice. Although it isseveral minutes.
an excellent self defense weapon, failure to utilizeDon't listen to anyone who speaks out against self
it properly could see the thug take it off you anddefense weapons. They are the most effective
use it to their advantage. Therefore, don't swingway to survive an attack which is your only
wildly with it. Instead, use it to jab hard at theirobjective. They are especially useful if confronted
knees or ribs. A solid connection is virtuallyby a gang of hoodlums. While you also need to
guaranteed to take the fight out of them.learn close combat training moves, you should
If you feel that a baton is too big an object toalways have a non-lethal weapon by your side
carry with you, there is always the option ofjust in case.
pepper spray. They emit a foul chemical into an