A lot of the self-defense classes I teach are definitely based on the
things they know that they will have with us at the time of a bad
situation... our hands. I do receive a bunch of questions, though, about
things people can over with them to help them be a little more
prepared. The Smith and Wesson swat knives which are good self-defense.
The most important aspect to keep in mind is that the very best defense
is keeping your head, having the will to do whatever is necessary and
train and continue to train. Similar is with the Smith and Wesson switchblades which prove to be very easy to operate.
Mace or Pepper Spray- Most of the time you are going to find Pepper Spray; don't confuse this with actual mace. Mace is usually reserved for Law Enforcement and is a compound that is similar to CS Gas (the type used in tear gas grenades). Either way, though, both of these can be very effective. Most of them will come with a few safety devices that can be difficult for anyone who is never used them before to figure out in a rush in the event you waited to be mugged before you decided to practice with it.
Also, keep in mind that sprays do not always work on everyone; some people are more susceptible to their effects than others. This is a very cost effective way to over something that will normally work though, and I definitely won't say that sprays haven't earned a place as a great tool for self-defense. Be definite that you have a thorough understanding of the way the dispenser works and exactly how the spray will come out of the canister before you use it. I usually recommend that you replace your canister each year, and that means you can use the elderly for a fast practice run on something safe and not living to make definite you are truly familiar with the way it will spray. Read the warnings before you do this and keep to them fully to help avoid any undesirable side effects
Mace or Pepper Spray- Most of the time you are going to find Pepper Spray; don't confuse this with actual mace. Mace is usually reserved for Law Enforcement and is a compound that is similar to CS Gas (the type used in tear gas grenades). Either way, though, both of these can be very effective. Most of them will come with a few safety devices that can be difficult for anyone who is never used them before to figure out in a rush in the event you waited to be mugged before you decided to practice with it.
Also, keep in mind that sprays do not always work on everyone; some people are more susceptible to their effects than others. This is a very cost effective way to over something that will normally work though, and I definitely won't say that sprays haven't earned a place as a great tool for self-defense. Be definite that you have a thorough understanding of the way the dispenser works and exactly how the spray will come out of the canister before you use it. I usually recommend that you replace your canister each year, and that means you can use the elderly for a fast practice run on something safe and not living to make definite you are truly familiar with the way it will spray. Read the warnings before you do this and keep to them fully to help avoid any undesirable side effects
