What is the fastest way for a female to extend her individual safety? Research the best self defence martial art? Learn self defence online? These are good options, but they're not as quickly as purchasing a self defense gadget. Self-protection gadgets wouldn't be typically dedicated weapons, each are improvised weapons that are legal to carry.
Improvised weapons are common items that serve a practical need, and may be employed for self-defense in an emergency. There are numerous easily obtainable products. As a pro instructor, I counsel females to focus looking at keyring devices unless you would like to pursue heavy instruction or get a weapons permit. A keyring is something regular adult has when away from the home.
Here's 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 jewelry) - ($10, Amazon)
Pro - Adds a point or stud to the hand, which can add power to strikes.
Con - Available pretty much exclusively in male styles, and the strike will not have enough penetration to stop an attacker.
Self Defense Umbrella - ($100, Amazon)
Pro - Serves a very real purpose and can serve as a walking stick as well.
Con - Another item to account for, chance of having it in a period of need are influenced by climate.
Keyring Palm Stick (also called a kubatan) - ($10.00, Amazon)
Pro - Tried and true design, and can be useful.
Con - Adds length to total keyring so it doesn't fit as well in a pocket or purse.
Kitten Head-type Keyring Devices - ($10.00, Amazon)
Pro - Might make a punch more effective with adequate instruction. Straight jabbing is a trained instead of natural movement.
Con - Little ears have edges that catch clothing and loose items in a purse, whole hand is not supported by the punch.
Keyring Stun Guns - ($20, Amazon)
Pro - Makes an intimidating sound and the blue electrical arc might scare an attacker..
Con - These put out 6,000,000 volts, which sounds like quite a lot - but hasn't got much effect. Models that have over 30,000,000 volts can be an improvement, but are heavier and don't fit on a keyring. Must be charged to work.
Keyring OC Pepper Spray - ($10, Amazon)
Pro - Will cause crying and affect vision if a threat is hit in the face soon enough.
Con's - Little cannister size hasn't got 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 very effective with a natural hammerfist-type strike.
Cons - Is available only through one source, as Self-defense Global wants to provide training instead of just selling devices.
The last of these devices, the EDC-1, is my very own design. I designed it thanks to the deficiencies I saw in other gizmos women have brought to me over the long-term - but any one of these keyring options would be an improvement on zip.
Another positive is that these devices are so affordable that one or two can be bought, and you can test and see which you think is best, without being out tons of dollars. Give yourself more of an edge, at an inexpensive and no inconvenience. 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, instruction, and learning missions for a safer life. He offers a free online course that offers more information than most paid programs.
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