Self-defense is a concept that refers to the use of reasonable force to protect oneself from physical harm in situations where there is an imminent threat of violence. The idea behind this is that a person has the right to defend themselves if they are being attacked....

Stun guns are handheld devices that emit an electric charge through a pair of prongs while simultaneously shooting barbs into the attacker, most often causing temporary muscular incapacitation. This results in temporary loss of control over one's muscles, but....

In order to understand why law enforcement and civilians use pepper spray, one must first know its origins. The use of chili peppers in warfare can be traced back almost 5000 years ago! In recent centuries, people began burning spices like cayenne pepper near....

Pepper spray is a lachrymatory agent (a chemical compound designed to irritate the eyes to cause tears, pain, and temporary blindness) that can be used as a less lethal weapon. It was developed for use by police officers, and private citizens for self-defense, and....

The term “brass knuckles” is used to describe a weapon that is worn on the fist and held over the knuckles. They can be made of metal, rigid plastics, leather, or even wood that has been covered in metal. They were originally developed as self-defense weapons....

Pepper sprays, generally known as OC spray, are a type of lachrymatory agent (i.e. tear gas) that causes irritation to the eyes and occasionally snotty nose or coughing with those exposed to it. These sprays are often used in riot control but can also be used....

Pepper spray is a type of chemical agent designed to incapacitate human beings by attacking the eyes, throat, and other mucous membranes. It causes a burning sensation on contact with the skin or mucous membrane that can lead to temporary....

Stun guns are self defense devices that deliver an electrical current to immobilize and temporarily incapacitate a person. They have become increasingly popular in recent years as more states have legalized using them for self protection in public....

Think about the last time you saw someone walking alone at night and you thought, “what if something were to happen?” Most people don’t think much about self defense tools until something awful happens. A few keychain devices....

There are two different types of stun guns on the market today. One is a contact gun, which has a metal probe that shoots out and then retracts. The second type is an electronic or electroshock gun, which has a probe attached to the....

Brass Knuckles, sometimes known as a knuckle duster, is an offensive as well as defensive weapon. Worn around the knuckles, it can seriously increase the punching capability of the wearer. It is quite famous as a fighting weapon among the gangsters....