From Keys to Pens: Everyday Self-Defense Hacks Tip 29

Apr 19, 2024 7:55 pm

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Keys and Pens: Use Household items for Self-Defense

Look around yourself right now. Do you see anything that could help you defend yourself in a pinch? Here are a few items I could use right now:

Pen and sharp pencils: These can stab into a hand that is grabbing you or drive someone back by attacking the face and eyes.
My chair: It's heavy and unwieldy to pick it up as a weapon, but mine is on wheels. I can send it flying into someone's legs while I run the other way.
Wires and cords: These can strike with a whip-like blow to cause an attacker to flinch back so I can escape.
Heavy water bottle: As long as I keep a good grip on it, it can help me hit hard to the side of head or a wrist reaching out to grab me.
Spray bottle full of vinegar: I happen to have this to clean up our puppy's accidents, but you could substitute any cleaning spray. Aimed at the face and eyes, it can drive an attacker back and give you time to get away.

What about you? What do you have within arm's length that would make an effective weapon to defend yourself?

As a last resort I could hit someone with my laptop, but that's too disturbing to imagine. I love my computer and use it for everything. :)