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While violent crime and assaults have been on the decline since 1994, there has been an increase in recent years. Most criminals committing violent and sexual assault are usually doing it to someone they know. However, they will still commit random acts against strangers—potentially you.
How do you protect yourself when out in public, whether against a random assault or an attempted robbery? How do you remain safe when a family member, friend, coworker, or acquaintance suddenly becomes violent?
While there are numerous ways to improve your daily safety, carrying and using a self-defense item is one of the best. When handled correctly, a self-defense weapon can either be used to scare off a criminal, fight off an assailant, or incapacitate an assaulter—providing you with ample time to call the police, gather a crowd, and enhance your overall safety.
Here are a few of our favorite self-defense items, all designed, developed, and produced to improve your day-to-day safety.
Pepper Spray
One of the simplest, most-effective self-defense items available is pepper spray. Contained in a small canister—sometimes small enough to be carried as a keychain pepper spray—this high-power weapon is meant to incapacitate an assailant in a matter of seconds. Measuring its power in Scoville Heat Units (SHU), a heat-index rating, pepper spray is a fast and effective way to stop an aggressor in their tracks.
We love this 5.3 million SHU police-grade pepper spray from Fox Labs®. With an accuracy of up to 18 feet, this allows users to keep their distance while prioritizing their safety.
TASER® Gun
You’ve probably heard of a stun gun, but what is it? A TASER® gun is a self-defense device that emits a high-voltage electric shock through prongs that enter into an assailant's skin. One of the most reliable on the market is the TASER® Pulse+, which:
- Has an accuracy up to 15 feet
- Emits 50,000 volts of electricity
- Is non-lethal
- Features a reinforced grip and safety-mindful design
The device can also be paired and synced with the Noonlight app, which will alert local authorities (based on GPS tracking) whenever your stun gun is fired.
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Best of all, how to use a TASER® is simple, effectively similar to a handgun. With a bit of upkeep, awareness for people around you, and proper aiming, a user can discharge the weapon’s electric prongs into an assailant to incapacitate them and end an assault or robbery before it begins.
Expandable Baton
As with pepper spray, there’s an importance to maintaining your safety while keeping your distance. Expandable batons provide users with just that, allowing them to carry a lightweight, powerful, and durable self-defense weapon that can be engaged at a moment’s notice.
The Police Force Tactical 31” expandable baton is especially impressive. Made of carbon steel, the baton is utilized by police forces around the country for its extreme durability, being able to successfully incapacitate a physically violent aggressor while remaining undamaged. Moreover, it is compact when not in use, it is portable at 11”, and it can be extended to 31” in length with a flick of the wrist.
If you’re looking for more power, we recommend a stun gun baton. This device allows you to maintain your distance while also packing a greater punch than a standard expandable baton. When the electrode prongs at its tips are engaged, a loud crackling sound will be made that can potentially scare off an assailant. And, if the weapon is used on an aggressor, the prongs emit a 9-million volt strike, which will stop any attacker where they stand.
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Keychain Weapon
Looking for a more compact weapon? Keychain weapons are a great option. Easily connected to your keychain and worn on your hip, these weapons can be pulled out in a second, immediately put into use when engaging in a dangerous situation.
The kubotan is one self-defense weapon of note, as its design is intended to attack an assailant’s pressure points. When struck with this rigid device, an aggressor will feel their body part go numb; further harm can be exerted if needed.
Just a Few of Our Options
These are just a few of the options currently available at The Home Security Superstore. Interested in knowing what else we have in stock? Check out our in-depth self-defense page to find the item that best fits your needs.
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FAQs:
What is the most effective self-defense weapon?
All self-defense weapons serve their purpose, and one might not be as good a fit for you as another. We recommend the most popular items, such as pepper spray, TASER® guns, and more.
How does a stun gun work?
A stun gun is similar to a handgun, in that it is loaded and fired. Yet rather than firing a bullet, it emits a series of electrodes that will transfer an electric shock when coming in contact with skin.