Personal
defense options have expanded tremendously in recent years and women are taking
notice. Many women are choosing to arm themselves and take their personal
safety into their own hands. The methods available are as different as the
people utilizing them, and often, being prepared to defend oneself means
preparing more than one way to do so. These are a few ways a woman may choose
to discretely arm themselves.
Long-Range
The best
method of defense is staying as far from danger as possible. Some people are
choosing to get their concealed carry license and make a firearm their primary
method of protection. Concealed carry ankle holsters,
specialized gun purses, and other methods of concealment can allow a person to
be armed covertly and feel safe.
For those
who prefer not to carry a gun, or for women living in areas where they are not
permitted, a stun gun that shoots at a distance will often deter or quickly
subdue an attacker with non-lethal force. Any person carrying a weapon
should check local laws to ensure they are staying within their legal
limitations.
Close-Range
Many
defensive weapons are available for close-range situations. Many companies
produce keychain attachments that can be worn on the hand and are very
effective when a person is hit with one. There are also small tasers or cans of
mace that can be carried discretely or attached to a keychain. These can be an
effective deterrent against an attacker, allowing a person to escape to
safety.
Some women
prefer to make themselves the weapon and take self-defense classes. Studios
and dojos have opened up classes specifically geared toward women’s personal
safety and they are constantly growing in popularity.
Whatever method a woman chooses, whether a gun at long
range or a class on personal defense, a woman can feel confident that she will
be able to free herself from many negative situations.
