What could be the most efficient way for a woman to increase her personal safety? Research the best self defence martial art? Learn self defence online? These are good options, but they aren't as fast as buying a self-protection gizmo. Self-defense gadgets are not usually dedicated weapons, they are improvised weapons that are legal to carry.
Improvised weapons are common items that serve a practical need, and may be employed for self-protection in an emergency. There are numerous easily obtainable products. As a full-time instructor, I recommend ladies to focus looking at keyring devices unless you wish to pursue major training or get a weapons permit. A keyring is something regular adult has when away from the home.
Attached is a quick list of different devices, where to source them and cost, and 1 or 2 Pro's and Con's to each:
Self Defense Ring (as in finger ornament) - ($10, Amazon)
Pro - Adds a point or stud to the hand, which can add power to strikes.
Con - Available almost exclusively in male styles, and the strike will not have enough penetration to stop an aggravated threat.
Self Defense Umbrella - ($100, Amazon)
Pro - Serves a very actual purpose and can act as a walking stick as well.
Con - One more item to account for, likelihood of having it in a time of need are changed by climate.
Keyring Palm Stick (also called a kubatan) - ($10.00, Amazon)
Pro - Proven design, and can be productive.
Con - Adds length to total keyring so it doesn't fit as well in a pocket or purse.
Kitty Head-type Keyring Devices - ($10.00, Amazon)
Pro - Might make a punch more effective with sufficient training. Straight jabbing is a non--instintive as opposed to natural movement.
Con - Tiny 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 impressive sound and the blue charged arc might scare an attacker..
Con - These put out 6,000,000 volts, which sounds like a lot - but doesn't have much effect. Models that have over 30,000,000 volts can be more effective, but are bigger and will not fit on a keyring. Must be charged to work.
Keyring Pepper Spray - ($10, Amazon)
Pro - Will cause tearing and affect vision if a threat is hit in the face quickly enough.
Con's - Tiny 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-defense Global)
Pro - Fits closely in the hand and is effective with a natural hammerfist-type strike.
Cons - Is currently available through one source, as Self-defence Global wants to provide coaching rather than just selling devices.
The last of these devices, the EDC-1, is my own design. I designed it because of the lack of effectiveness I saw in other devices women have brought to me over time - but any one of these keyring options will be better than nothing.
Another positive is that these devices are so cheap that several can be bought, and you can test and see which you like, without being out hundreds of cash. Give yourself a little bit of an edge, at a low-cost 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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