I often get asked what the best form of self defense is.Or, what
is the best self defense product to carry. My answer is always the same.
The best form of self defense that which you are able and willing to
do. The best self defense product is the one that you are actually
willing to carry and use.
Because there are many women who are not able to train in physical self defense, due to time constraints or physical limitations, I prefer to focus on things that can be carried and used by anyone, regardless of age, size or strength.
The most popular non or less than lethal self defense products are pepper sprays and stun guns.Within those categories there are multiple types of products. For example, there are pepper sprays disguised as lipsticks or pens. Stun guns have an even greater variety, from one that looks like a cell phone to telescopic baton stun guns. These also have varying degrees of voltages.
It can all be very confusing to someone who is looking for something to protect themselves with, but has no clue where to start.
The first question to ask is where you feel the greatest need for protection. Is it in mall parking lots? At your job? Or home? Do you have someone in particular you are fearful of, like an ex-boyfriend or a problematic neighbor? These will all be factors in deciding what self defense product is most effective.
The other day, a woman asked me about pepper sprays. She told me she wanted one, but wasn't sure which one would be best. I asked her where she intended to keep it. She told me she wanted to keep it in her car. I recommended a pepper spray that had an auto visor clip, and showed her how easy it was to use and how it would stay in place in her vehicle rather than rolling around, inaccessible in her glove box or center console. Anything used for protection that is not readily accessible is useless in case of an emergency.
In another instance, I had a gentleman who's primary concern was dogs. He and his wife walked in the early mornings and lately he had noticed some stray dogs around. I showed him a canine repellant spray and a stun baton. He got one of each.
Like anything, self defense has a lot to do with your personal comfort zone. You may be empowered with a flashlight stun gun on your belt holster.But if the sound of a stun gun sparking startles you and causes you to jump back rather than towards your assailant, then it would be rendered ineffective.
Because there are many women who are not able to train in physical self defense, due to time constraints or physical limitations, I prefer to focus on things that can be carried and used by anyone, regardless of age, size or strength.
The most popular non or less than lethal self defense products are pepper sprays and stun guns.Within those categories there are multiple types of products. For example, there are pepper sprays disguised as lipsticks or pens. Stun guns have an even greater variety, from one that looks like a cell phone to telescopic baton stun guns. These also have varying degrees of voltages.
It can all be very confusing to someone who is looking for something to protect themselves with, but has no clue where to start.
The first question to ask is where you feel the greatest need for protection. Is it in mall parking lots? At your job? Or home? Do you have someone in particular you are fearful of, like an ex-boyfriend or a problematic neighbor? These will all be factors in deciding what self defense product is most effective.
The other day, a woman asked me about pepper sprays. She told me she wanted one, but wasn't sure which one would be best. I asked her where she intended to keep it. She told me she wanted to keep it in her car. I recommended a pepper spray that had an auto visor clip, and showed her how easy it was to use and how it would stay in place in her vehicle rather than rolling around, inaccessible in her glove box or center console. Anything used for protection that is not readily accessible is useless in case of an emergency.
In another instance, I had a gentleman who's primary concern was dogs. He and his wife walked in the early mornings and lately he had noticed some stray dogs around. I showed him a canine repellant spray and a stun baton. He got one of each.
Like anything, self defense has a lot to do with your personal comfort zone. You may be empowered with a flashlight stun gun on your belt holster.But if the sound of a stun gun sparking startles you and causes you to jump back rather than towards your assailant, then it would be rendered ineffective.
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