Self-Defense Items - Defending Oneself By Hurting But Not Killing Your Attacker

From one perspective, you certainly hope to be able to protect yourself and your property from those with evil intentions. Honestly, what's up for grabs here is your very life and your health, so be sure to do whatever you can to hold onto them.

From another perspective, you might feel awful and could even wind up in jail should you kill your assailant during the incident. beside that,you want to make your thoughts clear and your freedom is just near to accidentally kill your attacker.

Use Only Those Weapons that Incapacitate The use of a non-lethal weapon is highly recommended, these are designed to cause temporary harm to attackers so you have a chance to escape, but will not cause death. While the one assaulting you is incapacitated by pain, it's your turn to grab the chance to get out of there fast.

Commercial non lethal weapons are available which are cheap and effective. Some of these weapons are mace and pepper spray, electrical weapons like stun batons and stun guns, not to mention tasers and personal alarms. You will either drive your attackers away or immobilize them for a few precious minutes sufficient to make your quick getaway.

Keep Escape Your Central Focus

Of course, you're first thought might be to get revenge on this attacker by assaulting him or her in return and being verbally abusive. This exact reaction can however add fuel to the fire of the attacker and increase the severity of your confrontation.

When your attacker is hurt it might become riskier for you. So why would this be something you'd want to happen?

So, when you see a chance to get out of there, don't hesitate -- do it! Just focus on getting yourself out of the dangerous situation with your life and limbs where they ought to be - attached to your body.

Think About Attacking Those Parts That are Vulnerable but Won't Kill

Of course, there are situations where direct confrontation is the only way to go. In cases like these, attack the most vulnerable part of the enemy. Naturally, you want to choose the soft spots wisely so as not to kill him by accident.

When your attacker is a man, the first place you should go for are his tender genitals. Kick hard but do it without your enemy being able to anticipate it. You could also kick the intruder in the groin, knees, or throat-these are all vulnerable areas. And here's where stilleto heels can work to your advantage, as the spikes can become your chosen weapons.

Secondly, you might knock him unconscious by using a blunt, heavy object to hit him in the head forcefully. At all costs, avoid the use of sharp objects such as knives unless of course it is the only possible means of defending yourself.

Thirdly, use your hands if they're free but your legs aren't free, to forcefully thumb him in the eyes. Use this method to give yourself an opportunity to escape, as he will be temporarily blinded, and the hold he may have had on you will be momentarily released.

When you have the chance quickly run away and yell.