Nowadays, the crime rate is increasing rapidly and every one of us may be the next victims. We all need to do something to protect ourselves. People always like to talk about a screw driver as an improvised weapon. Yeah it’s a great improvised weapon but the general people will not bring it in their pocket when go out. The best self defense weapons are those you either carry every day, or they are items you can find in a ‘fight environment.’
1. Ballpoint Pen
This everyday writing tool can become a deadly weapon for self-defense moves when thrust into the soft tissue of the throat, under the jaw line or — in a life-and-death encounter — the eyes. The point also can be driven into a groin or “punched” into the thin-skinned back of a hand.
2. Coin
This is a simple and basic projectile weapon. A bunch of loose change thrown really hard straight at an attacker will likely trigger a flinch in them. An alternative would be a suitably small rock or rocks or anything small and with weight. Throw the coins one or two at a time can increase the threat.
3. Umbrella
Umbrella is the ultimate weapon as you can take it anywhere you want to go. There are a lot of benefits by using umbrella as weapon such as, it use to keep attacker away and enabling time to call for help, keep multiple attackers at bay, at least for some time, can be used in stabbing/thrusting motion to strike with the tip and can be used as impact weapon.
4.Liquid based "weapon", such as perfume, hot liquid, cleaning products
A simple aftershave or deodorant might not look particularly menacing, but it can be a useful weapon. Liquid-based “weapons” will cause a large damage, especially when hot or packed with hazardous chemicals. Always aim for the attacker face, because their instinctive reaction will be to protect his ugly mug and release his grip on you. Scalding hot drinks and soups are also perfect for this.
5.Stick-like Implements, such as Golf clubs, broomsticks and wine bottles
Stick-like Implements can make great self-defense weapons because they can be thrust into vulnerable areas. Besides that, it can used to strike knees, hands or the head during intense self-defense moves.
6. Sharp Objects such as knives, letter openers, scissors or pieces of glass
1. Ballpoint PenThis everyday writing tool can become a deadly weapon for self-defense moves when thrust into the soft tissue of the throat, under the jaw line or — in a life-and-death encounter — the eyes. The point also can be driven into a groin or “punched” into the thin-skinned back of a hand.
2. Coin
This is a simple and basic projectile weapon. A bunch of loose change thrown really hard straight at an attacker will likely trigger a flinch in them. An alternative would be a suitably small rock or rocks or anything small and with weight. Throw the coins one or two at a time can increase the threat. 3. Umbrella
Umbrella is the ultimate weapon as you can take it anywhere you want to go. There are a lot of benefits by using umbrella as weapon such as, it use to keep attacker away and enabling time to call for help, keep multiple attackers at bay, at least for some time, can be used in stabbing/thrusting motion to strike with the tip and can be used as impact weapon. 4.Liquid based "weapon", such as perfume, hot liquid, cleaning products
A simple aftershave or deodorant might not look particularly menacing, but it can be a useful weapon. Liquid-based “weapons” will cause a large damage, especially when hot or packed with hazardous chemicals. Always aim for the attacker face, because their instinctive reaction will be to protect his ugly mug and release his grip on you. Scalding hot drinks and soups are also perfect for this.
5.Stick-like Implements, such as Golf clubs, broomsticks and wine bottles
Stick-like Implements can make great self-defense weapons because they can be thrust into vulnerable areas. Besides that, it can used to strike knees, hands or the head during intense self-defense moves.
6. Sharp Objects such as knives, letter openers, scissors or pieces of glass
These objects can serve as self-defense weapons and inflict painful damage.
By
Lee Zi Wee
Students of Bachelor In Public Relations (Honours)
Faculty Social Science, Arts and HumanitiesTunku Abdul Rahman University College