Among the hoards of things one has to watch out for in present time, one of the most common is assault. Assault has been reported from the most remote to the most public locations, which is why it is essential to be equipped with tools and skills to combat that assault.
Purchasing and carrying a tool to fight off an assault might not appeal to everyone. An effective alternate to carrying a special tool is to learn to use daily use everyday stuff as tools of defence. Read on to know if you already carry a potential weapon:
- Safety Pin
Don;t judge its use by its size.
Small yet effective, the safety pin is useful for those who travel by public transport and don’t appreciate people in their space. A powerful jab in the direction of the root of discomfort and your problem is likely to be solved.
- Keys
Who would have thought?
Keys, especially non-foldable ones are excellent substitutes to push daggers. Not necessarily sharp but lethal if used well. Learning to use keys to protect yourself works out perfectly for those not willing to buy another tool specifically.
- Pepper Spray/ Mace
Worth the buy.
Available in bottles of all shapes and sizes, this tool is ideal for someone who needs to make a quick escape. Blinding the attacker for 3-7 minutes (depending on the intensity), the spray causes enough discomfort to make you unable to perform any task for a few minutes.
Tip: Avoid if you’re a magnet for accidents.
- Taser/Stun Gun
Maybe you can name your gun.
Temporarily incapacitate the attacker using the barbs shot out by the gun. Though it may not be legal in certain areas, and the voltage permitted might vary according to laws, it is an effective tool to disarm an attacker and temporarily paralyze.
- Credit Card Knife
Talk about blending in.
Easily available online, the credit card knife disguises itself in your wallet, failing to appear as a potential weapon. Using the folds marked in the car, it can be transformed into a knife whenever required. This is as discreet as it gets.
- Pen
More useful than you thought, eh?
Proving as a stiletto from a self-defence point of view, if used well a pen can be used to stab your attacker and seriously maim if aimed at the more vulnerable parts of the body (eyes, neck etc).
- Scarf
Fashionable and feisty.
Acting as the perfect defence tool as well as accessory, a scarf can be fatal if used by someone who knows what they’re doing. Used to strangle, depending on the force used it deprives the brain of oxygen.
- Nail-file
Don’t be fooled.
If its already in your bag, all you’ve got to do is learn to use it in a different way. A deadly weapon if used by someone with skill, it is also among the most discreet tools for self-defense.
- Sap-cap
Heavy hit.
Disguised into a regular baseball cap, the sap cap is an impact weapon with enough weight to make the impact feel like a well aimed punch.
- Yourself
Be your own hero.
Be your own weapon. Learn basics of self-defense to ensure you can protect yourself in the absence of any tools. Who knows, you might even take to the activity and enjoy the discipline.
Author: Asavri Misra
