Top products from r/SelfDefense
We found 23 product mentions on r/SelfDefense. We ranked the 36 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
1. SABRE RED Tactical Pepper Gel with Belt Holster – Gel is Safer – Maximum Police Strength Gel OC Spray, Quick Access Flip Top, 18-foot (5.5 m) Range, 18 Bursts – Designed for Security Personnel
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 2
#1 PEPPER SPRAY BRAND TRUSTED BY POLICE AND CONSUMERS WORLDWIDE: Including New York P.D., Chicago P.D., and U.S. Marshals; RELIABLE & LONG-LASTING: Made in the USA with a 4-year shelf life (2X the industry standard) for the best self-protection availableGUARANTEED MAXIMUM STRENGTH: SABRE's professio...
2. Fisher Space Pen SPR4F Black Fine Point Pressurized Refill
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Black Ink Fine PointWrites at any angle, even in Zero Gravity. Simply the most versatile pen ever made.Writes in extreme temperatures from -30F to 250FAll Brass and steel constructionEach Fisher Space Pen is precision assembled, hand tested, and carries a lifetime guarantee against all manufacturing...
3. Armadillo Dry Cooling Vest - Body Armor Ventilation, Air Flow for Ballistic and Tactical Vests, Keeps You Cool Under Internal Carriers and External Carriers (Large)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Body Armor Ventilation for Increased Air Flow and Ventilation; Keeps you Cooler, Drier and more Comfortable.Reduces Moisture and Trapped heat Beneath your Body Armor, Resulting in a Drier Undershirt.Breathable Material to Help Reduce Odour and Sweat, Helps Keep the Body Regulated and Cool.Provides A...
4. Fox Labs ACK, LLC 1.5 Ounce 2% OC 5.3-mm Flip Top Stream Pepper Spray, Black
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Note: The date printed on the unit is manufacturing date. This item expires 3 years from the manufacturing datePolice strength world's hottest 5.3 million SHU (Scoville Heat Units) pepper spray is used worldwide by police officers, law enforcement agencies, security guards, and military agencies1.5 ...
5. Prime-Line Products U 9812 Sliding Window Lock, Fits on 1/4 in. Max Fin, Aluminum, White, Tamper Resistant (Pack of 2)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Used on vertical and horizontal sliding windows as a secondary tamper resistant window lockFor use on 1/4 in. max. thick finsWhite painted finishExtruded aluminum construction with tamper resistant Allen head set screwNote: This item will not work on windows with lips or fins wider/thicker than 1/4 ...
6. CRKT Williams Tactical Pen: Low Profile, EDC Self Defense Survival Pen Made of Black Anodized Aluminum with Fisher Space Ink Cartridge and Pocket Clip, with Case TPENWK
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Strong And Lightweight: Aluminum Handle Combines Strength With Minimal WeightMinimizes Reflectivity: Bead Blast Finish Reduces ReflectionDiscreet Convenience: Low Profile Writing PenDesigned by James Williams in Encinitas, CaliforniaCRKT accessories have a one-year limited warranty against defects i...
7. Smith & Wesson SWPENMPBK 6.1in Aircraft Aluminum Refillable Tactical Pull Cap Pen for Outdoor, Survival, Camping and EDC
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
DIMENSIONS: 6.1 inch (15.5 cm) overall length and a weight of 1.4 ouncesDURABLE: Pen is made of reliable T6061 Aircraft AluminumDEPENDABLE: Quick and easy access with the convenient pocket clip and pull-off top making it ideal for everyday carrySECURE: Have confidence that this tool will perform whe...
8. Zebra Pen 29411 F-701 Ballpoint Stainless Steel Retractable Pen, Fine Point, 0.8mm, Black Ink, 1-Count
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Fine point, black easy-glide ink for top of the line writing performanceRetractable ballpoint pen features durable stainless steel tip, barrel and clipThe F-701 Stainless Steel Pen features a silent, innovative retractable plungerThe easy-to-hold knurled metal grip provides superior writing stabilit...
9. SABRE Frontiersman Bear Spray 7.9 oz (Holster Options & Multi-Pack Options) Maximum Strength & Larger Protective Barrier!
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
MAXIMUM STOPPING POWER: The only bear spray with an in-house HPLC lab to guarantee maximum strength (50% stronger than Police Strength Pepper Spray) and eliminate the 30% fail rate experienced by other brands (U. of U.T.); MADE IN THE U.S.A.GREATEST PROTECTION AT A SAFE DISTANCE - 30 FEET: Traveling...
10. SABRE Red Pepper Gel - Police Strength - Family, Home & Property Defense Gel with Wall Mount Bracket
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
MAXIMUM STOPPING POWER - Maximum strength formula, backed by our in-house HPLC laboratory, s maximum stopping power, eliminating the 30% failure rate noted with other pepper spray brands (Univ. of Utah study); UV marking dye helps ID suspect#1 PEPPER SPRAY BRAND TRUSTED BY POLICE AND CONSUMERS WORLD...
11. GE Personal Security Window/Door Alarm, 2-Pack, DIY Home Protection, Burglar Alert, Wireless Alarm, Off/Chime/Alarm, Easy Installation, Ideal for Home, Garage, Apartment, Dorm, RV and Office, 45115
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Includes two window/door alarms, each with three adjustable settings off/chime/alarmLoud 120-decible alarm sounds when door or window opens, helps deter intruder and alert residenceEasy and convenient to install, requires no wiring, mounting hardware and instructions included, designed for indoor us...
12. Raising Kids Who Can Protect Themselves
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
13. SABRE ADVANCED Compact Pepper Spray with Clip – 3-in-1 Formula (Pepper Spray, CS Tear Gas & UV Marking Dye), Police Strength Self Defense Spray, 10-Foot (3 m) Range, 35 Bursts – Easy Access Belt Clip
Sentiment score: -1
Number of reviews: 1
#1 PEPPER SPRAY BRAND TRUSTED BY POLICE AND CONSUMERS WORLDWIDE: Including New York P.D., Chicago P.D., and U.S. Marshals; RELIABLE & LONG-LASTING: Made in the USA with a 4-year shelf life (2X the industry standard) for the best self-protection availableGUARANTEED MAXIMUM STRENGTH: SABRE's professio...
14. Maglite Heavy-Duty Incandescent 6-Cell D Flashlight, Black - S6D016
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Superior quality craftsmanship with weather-resistant seals and anodized inside and out for improved corrosion resistanceA premium drop resistant and water resistant flashlight renowned for its quality, durability and reliabilityAdvanced lighting instrument made in America and built tough enough to ...
15. Left of Bang: How the Marine Corps' Combat Hunter Program Can Save Your Life
Sentiment score: -1
Number of reviews: 1
Left of Bang How the Marine Corps Combat Hunter Program Can Save Your Life
16. Dead or Alive : The Choice Is Yours - The Definitive Self-Protection Handbook (Summersdale Martial Arts)
Sentiment score: -1
Number of reviews: 1
17. The Little Black Book Violence: What Every Young Man Needs to Know About Fighting
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
What Every Young Man Needs To Know About Fighting
18. Meditations on Violence: A Comparison of Martial Arts Training and Real World Violence
Sentiment score: -2
Number of reviews: 1
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Given that guns are not a choice for you, there are still plenty of options. Professional security focuses on Layers. You should too:
-Driveway sensor or doorbell with video capabilities
-Door alarm and interior/exterior cameras
-Reinforced bedroom door
None of these options are permanent and all could be taken with you when you move.
Next, weapons- If you choose not to train with a specific weapon you should focus on something that can't be taken away and used against you. Pepper spray can have an effective spray pattern of up to 30 feet ( https://www.amazon.com/SABRE-Red-Pepper-Gel-Strength/dp/B002368VJ6/ref=sr_1_18?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1485379693&sr=1-18&keywords=pepper+spray+self+defense).
A taser gun (http://www.defenseproducts101.com/tasers_introduction.html) can also be a good choice especially when combined with pepper spray.
-Next, an escape plan. Can you get out of the house from your bedroom (access to the roof, rope ladder, etc.). Do you have quick and easy access to your cell phone? Can you call a neighbor or someone who may be closer than the police?
-Practice! Practice answering the door under a threatening situation. Practice deploying your pepper spray. Know when you'd resort to your next tools. Practice locking and securing your safe room door (One of those wooden triangle used to keep doors open will also keep them closed!).
-Finally, commit to your plan. If your plan is to fight, then practice that. If your plan is to escape, resist, or give in, know in advance what you want to do.
Security doesn't have to be expensive and a gun is only a good tool for those who educate themselves and train regularly. Being prepared and making yourself look like less of a victim is much more important.
You'll find renewed confidence in doing all of this. Best of luck!
One option I don't see mentioned that I recommend personally is a "tactical pen". It's what my wife and I carry everywhere we go and can easily be brought in to secure locations such as airports.
It's essentially a metal pen designed to hurt your assailant allowing enough time to break free and make a run for it.
Training is of course the most important thing with whatever you decide to carry. A quick jab to the top of the hand or under an armpit will cause someone to loosen their grip allowing you to break free.
It's a very non-threatening object, yet serves the purpose. It literally looks just like a fancy pen (and functions as such too).
I got my wife this model: Columbia River Knife and Tool TPENWK Williams Tactical Pen https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0074FGPKI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_FSbkzb7P89SCX
OK, "mace" really isn't a thing anymore. There is a company called MSI (for Mace Security International) that makes sprays, and makes good ones. All the defense sprays are OC based, what is kown as pepper spray commonly. Some have various tear gas sprays mixed in. You'll see those as OC-CS or OC-CN sprays. Do your research and you'll see what the advantages and disadvantages are. The big, quality brands are MSI, Sabre, Fox, POM, and possibly Kimber. I would start with one of those and see what size you need.
I personally feel that the little canisters where you have to twist a small safety lever like this styleare hard to use under stress. Avoid fine motor skills and get one with a flip top that is easy to use and orients in your hand automatically like this Same company similar size, much easier to use under stress. All the good companies have similar ones. MSI Pom Fox
The Kimber is different, it launches with a blank instead of compressed gas. There's plenty of YouTube videos, on mobile myself but look, easy to find.
There are advantages and disadvantages to the different spray patterns and types. A fog spray is very easy for the target to inhale deeply, and it gets in the eyes and mouth and nose well, but it lacks range and is affected by wind. A narrow liquid stream is longer ranged, but requires more accuracy (fine motor skill under stress) to hit the face, eyes, etc. The gels and foams buck the wind better and the foams get behind glasses and stick, but there have been cases of opponents flicking it back at the victim. What you need depends on where you go, where you figure you're most likely to need it. They're cheap, so maybe plan on getting more than one style to keep in different places. You should also get more than one can so you can train with one of them. You can also find any nuber of YouTube videos about people getting sprayed. Watch a few and notice the limited effects OC has on people. Have a plan in case it fails. If you think someone will react to OC the way Dracula does in the movies when somebody spalshes holy water on him, you're gonna be disapointed.
I use these on windows in my house downstairs. Just having a loud alarm sound will scare intruders, because it draws attention. They’re really inexpensive, and pretty darn loud.
These are also effective, and inexpensive as well.
You can also hang little bells, or wind chimes in the window that serve a dual purpose of relaxing sounds during the day when the windows are open, as well as an effective noise maker in case someone tries to go through the window.
It sounds like you are literally asking for some form of kevlar body armor with a ballistic armor groin protector attachment.
Legally speaking, not all places will sell body armor to just anybody. Where I live, you have to prove that you are law enforcement, military, or at least active security contractor.
Also, they tend to be expensive.
Even if you buy it, body armor is incredibly difficult for your body to perspire in. I have heat rash all over my torso from years of wearing this crap. Pro tip: If you do decide to wear one, I recommend wearing it along with this. It's going to make you look unnaturally bloated, but your body will probably thank me one day.
I used the methods in the book Raising Kids Who Can Protect Themselves with my kid.
I liked that it covered mindset and the physical components of self-defense.
> There is no reason to buy one. It's a gimmick to get your cash, they are shit..
Just buy a Zebra F-701 with a Fisher Space Pen refill. Total cost: around $11 plus shipping if you don't have Prime. It's a solid steel tube and will write anywhere, plus it doesn't scream "tactical pen!" so you can fly with it.
If you care about that sort of thing. I'd rather carry a pistol, and do.
Many judo clubs are very much non-profits. You might be able to explain your financial and living situation, and get a reduced rate. I bet most any place I've trained in the last 10 years wouldn't turn me away if I was in danger and couldn't afford training.
Tasers are just going to be expensive no matter what. Plus you have to periodically train with it, and a single training cartridge costs something like $25. May be something to think about long term, but probably not a short term solution.
One of the cheapest, fastest, and easiest things I can think of is to get some of these stickers and put one around the area of concern. It absolutely will not stop someone who knows what they are doing, but it might give pause to some people.
When I mentioned alarm systems, I was thinking something more expensive, but you could also get something like this or this. The main purpose of this is to just make sure you don't get caught sleeping. That's a nighmare scenario. If someone breaks in, and you know about it, have a bat or something and fight. Your odds really aren't that bad. (Thieves and rapists really aren't looking for a life-or-death fight.)
None of this is ideal, but it can help a lot.
Can you get Bear Spray in the UK?
Bear Spray example
One of my favorite resources is "The Little Black Book of Violence." It gives only a little discussion to direct combat –there's no substitute for consistent martial arts or firearms training– but it summarizes enough stuff about situational awareness, de-escalation, first aid, dealing with trauma, and other stuff to be a good general guide.
https://www.amazon.com/Little-Black-Book-Violence-Fighting/dp/1594391297
PDF: https://educatebiology.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/the-little-black-book-of-violence-what-every-young-man-needs-to-now-about-fighting.pdf
Take a look at sturdy aluminum pens. It never hurts to have something to jot quick notes or thoughts down. They’re also a very solid pokey sticky stabby device. Most importantly, Kanada hasn’t banned pens and no one will question you for having one.
Here’s the pen I carry daily.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007VM8UC/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Get this. CS tear gas and pepper spray plus marker agent all in one, military/police grade. It’s a bad day in a can....
In his ama Johnny Knoxville said getting sprayed with Sabre red pepper spray was the most painful thing he's ever experienced. I've used it three times (work late nights in a terrible area) and it instantly takes someone out of a fight. It's a lot easier to explain pepper spraying someone to the cops than it is to have to defend why your knuckles are bruised and the other dude is unconscious.
Check out the series by Rory Miller (Meditations on Violence, Facing Violence, etc.) https://www.amazon.com/Meditations-Violence-Comparison-Martial-Training/dp/1594391181
To start, I’m going to have make certain assumptions as some pertinent information and context is lacking, so forgive me if I’m wrong, or offend.
Basic questions for you:
My question is how far are you willing to go, now I don’t ask this for me, ask yourself this. I have found, most women don’t really, or perhaps, are scared to “hurt” the other person. Fuck that. They are trying to hurt you, your only thought should be how to end the altercation in the most efficient and quick way possible.
Example: aggressive guy yelling in your face, your scarred. Slap both his ears with cupped hands as hard as possible to try and blow his ear drums, when he’s bent over in pain, slam his head into the wall and run to safety. Make sure your safe, call the cops and report his ass.
Here are a couple of resources you should check out to understand things a little more.
http://www.nononsenseselfdefense.com
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0440508835/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1525587657&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=the+gift+of+fear&dpPl=1&dpID=51x0cj4i6yL&ref=plSrch
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B076KVC6C3/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1525587827&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=marc+macyoung&dpPl=1&dpID=51b47-GzWkL&ref=plSrch
And google “Krav Maga” in your city. I found it to be one of the most efficient self defense systems around & it’s a hell of a workout.
Hope this helps and makes sense and please, be safe, you’re worth it.
You need to get the right mindset first. Read these books:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gift-Fear-Survival-Signals-Violence/dp/0747538352
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Left-Bang-Marine-Combat-Program/dp/1936891301/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_14_t_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=ZN8XMPW7T6FE7KKCX5Q3
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dead-Alive-Self-Protection-Summersdale-Self-protection/dp/1840242795/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1543165627&sr=1-1&keywords=dead+or+alive+geoff+thompson
Anything written by Rory Miller should be on your list too.
You can probably find PDFs, youtube summaries or reviews covering the main lessons if you don't have the cash for the books.
Also check out this site:
https://www.nononsenseselfdefense.com/
Understanding a predator mindset, understanding how predators select victims, understanding pre-incident indicators and understanding how to make yourself a harder target is 99% of self protection. The 1% is the physical response when you've screwed up the rest.
Most violent criminals aren't trained fighters or martial artists. They just have fewer qualms about doing violence to another person and will stack the odds against you first. That's what makes them a threat.
You need to research how this happens - youtube, liveleak etc have an archive of violent assaults you can view. It never ceases to amaze me how many so-called 'self defence' teachers seem to be basing their curriculum on movies and TV rather than actually finding out how violent assault occurs and preparing for that.
If you filter your physical training through the above you will be on the right path. Styles which include a lot of resistant training (BJJ, Judo, Boxing, Kickboxing etc) are good for that and will help build your confidence but don't mistake sparring, rolling, randori etc for violent assault.
What are the free classes in your area?