Not all attackers are cut from the same mold. Looking past some of the stereotypes, they could possibly be your neighbor, friend, coworker or schoolmate.
Someone you trust now could do you wrong another time. Domestic violence and date rape are just a few of the crimes in which the perpetrator is someone the victim trusted. As a volunteer case worker for a women’s group, I see many such cases everyday and they will continue to occur until some kind of change happens.
A means of self defense I recommend most often to women is a pepper spray. All models have a safety cap, key chain, and any or all of a Velcro-like attachment, belt clip or holster for doubtlessly convenient usage.
Most women do not want to carry something that looks like a weapon. In this case the pepper Mace spray doesn’t look like a weapon so women don’t question carrying it.
A good example is the Mace PepperGard Hot Pink that I like to show women when introducing pepper sprays to them for the first time. Women are instantly drawn to its appearance, practical 18 gram size, and flip-top safety cap.
This formula’s effect can last up to 45 minutes then the reduced effects can last much longer than that. It is made with a 10% pepper formula.
I keep the Personal model of pepper Mace spray in my car and when I ride my bike to work I carry the Mace Police. The Mace Police spray is modeled after what the police use.
When you are around people you know you become vulnerable because you let your guard down. When you have the pepper Mace spray you will be safe even when your guard is down.
Jemes A Coalwel is one of the leading specialists on non-lethal self defense products. There are many choices, which include stun guns, pepper sprays and personal alarms. He provides total support and education on how to use the products.