10 self-defense products
That every woman Unfortunately needs
Taser
Amanda Smith
Super easy to use. I take this taser with me everywhere, to the
gym, to work, etc. This is an essential for any woman that feels
unsafe when they are by themselves. I highly recommend it, as it
makes me feel safe when I am alone. The battery lasts a long
time, so I don’t have to worry about charging it a lot. When I press
the button, it’s very loud, which also adds a scary factor to anyone
who thinks about approaching me. This product is worth it.
Nightcap® Drink Cover Scrunchie
Abby Williams
In a study that Alcohol.org
conducted, they found that alcohol
was the main substance to be spiked
across both genders. However, 83
percent of those cases involved a
woman having her alcoholic
beverage spiked. I always take this
drink cover with me to the bar to help
protect my drink. This way I can still
have fun at the bar while also
knowing my drink is safe from any
harmful substances.
KEPEAK Tactical Self Defense Pen
Amy Richards
This product is amazing! It doubles as a working and
functional pen, but also works well as a self-defense
tool and tempered glass breaker. I like to keep this in
my purse so I can reach for it quickly and get a hold
of it fast. Thankfully I have never had to use it yet,
but I feel safe knowing that I have access to this that
I can use to protect myself whenever I find myself in
an unsafe situation.
Portable Door Lock
Samantha Roberts
I am a flight attendant and stay at hotels
very frequently. I constantly feel paranoid about
the possibility of someone breaking into my room.
The New York Post posted an article that
discusses situations women have faced involving
men breaking into their rooms. The article states,
“A third woman allegedly woke up in her Austin hotel
in January when she realized someone had a key to her room and
was trying to open the door. She could see a man’s hand pushing
through the gap between the open door and the safety latch, trying to
remove the latch, and promptly slammed the door shut.” This door
lock is portable and perfect for women like me who work and/or travel
alone. It’s sad that women have to think about staying safe in
situations like these. I highly recommend this product to all women.
SOG Knife Keychain
Kelly Anderson
This product is small but
effective. I always keep
this gadget on the same
keyring as my car keys.
It’s disguised to look like
a normal house key, but in reality, it functions as a small
pocketknife. I love how subtle it looks. And since it’s always with
my car keys, I can grab it fast. This is perfect to use when
walking to your car from work, from the store, or even walking
alone. It makes me feel safe and it’s good to know that I have
something to defend myself with if I ever need it.
3-in-1 Pepper Gel
Emily Johnson
I love this product so much because it
has 3 uses in 1 product. Not only does
it spray pepper gel, but it also has a
seatbelt cutter and a tempered glass
breaker built into it as well. Did you
know that pepper gel travels 20%
further through the air than traditional
pepper Spray? I carry this around with
me everywhere, and I always feel
safer when I have it with me.
Birdie Personal Safety Alarm
Jenifer Brown
45%, of women said they do not feel safe
walking alone at night, compared to 27% of
men. This product works so well and is such
an easy way to scare away any creepy
people that approach me. I walk my dog
alone at night at a local public park and it
isn’t always free from creepy people.
Whenever I feel unsafe, I pull the alarm and
it beeps super loud, scaring anyone around
me away. I love carrying this around with
me. I feel so much safer walking my dog
when I have this product on hand.
Monsin Door Stop Alarm
Julianna Mogzec
As a female that lives alone, this was a
fantastic investment for myself. To use it, all
you need to do is place it underneath your door
like you would a traditional door stop. If anyone
were to open my door, it would stop the door
from opening and trigger an alarm. I tested it
myself and it really works. It has 3 volume
setting and had a rubber bottom which
prevents it from sliding.
Ring Video Doorbell
Victoria Nielson
My husband works a lot on the weekends, so I
am left alone at home living by myself. Ever
since I was a little girl, my mom has always
taught me to never open the door for anyone
that knocks, because you never know who it
could be. We decided this was a great
investment for me, so that I could feel safe
while he is gone. I can connect it to my phone,
see who is at the door, and even talk to them
through my phone without them seeing me at
all. This is such a great product, and I would
recommend it to anyone who lives at home,
especially for women. I feel much safer with it.
Go Gaurded Self-Defense Ring
Angela Newman
I go running at night. It’s very therapeutic for me, but in the past I
occasionally run across some sketchy areas and people. I found
this self-defense ring and it’s great to have as a backup plan if I
ever find myself in a scary situation. It provides an extra sense of
security. It’s much easier to “carry” compared to other products
that require you to actually hold them.
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access to women’s rooms in horrifying trend: law firm. New York Post.
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