Let’s get to the point: you need to know not only what your self defense options are, but also which ones are the best for you or for your loved ones.
You will find your answer within one of the following three groups: Martial Arts; Non Lethal Self Defense Weapons; Lethal Weapons.
So let’s get started! Self Defense Option #1: Martial Arts Learning some sort of self defense fighting skill is a must, no matter what of the remaining two options you choose as a complement.
Recognizing the importance of learning some sort of fighting skill raises still another question: Which martial art or fighting system should your choose? Karate, Taekwondo, Aikido, Jiu Jitzu…these are just a few among the myriad of self defense options and fighting methods available nowadays.
That’s why choosing one of the remaining self defense options is still necessary: you need something to defend yourself with, not tomorrow, but now.
If your attacker is armed, you would be exposing yourself to great danger if you use your own body as a weapon against a firearm or a knife.
Self Defense Option #2: Non Lethal Weapons Within this group you will find non lethal devices such as TASER weapons, stun guns and pepper sprays.
Let’s give a brief definition of each non lethal self defense option before practical recommendations are given.
This is definitively easier than using any self defense technique.
Stun guns are also a non-lethal self-defense weapon designed to deliver a high voltage, low amperage electric discharge.
To defend yourself using a stun gun, its electrodes must be held directly against the attacker’s body, which means full physical contact with your opponent.
A pepper spray, also known as an OC spray, is a non-lethal self-defense weapon that consists of an aerosol type container, small enough to be carried in a pocket, purse or keychain.
TASER devices, stun guns, pepper sprays….What would my recommendation be? Choose a TASER devices or an OC pepper sprays whenever you can.
Make no mistake: Stun guns are still good enough if you see yourself involved in non-armed combat or in rape situation.
Stun guns will surely give you the necessary edge you need to survive.
Self Defense Option #3: Lethal Weapons Included in this group is everything that can be defined as a firearm.
Many people consider these as their self defense method of choice.
Would you? Conclusion Your self defense options are martial arts, non lethal self defense weapons, and lethal weapons.
I would also recommend getting a non lethal self defense weapon as an important first step, as learning a martial art will take you some time, during which you will still be unprotected if you don’t carry a reliable TASER device, stun gun or pepper spray.
No matter which self defense option you choose, don’t you ever forget that self defense is your legal right.
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