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What are good, viable self defense objects to carry on you at all times, besides a firearm? (lemmy.world)

submitted 3 days ago by CaptainMan251@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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[–] Lobster@lemmy.ml 5 points 3 days ago (2 children)

keys on a ring I between your fingers

If you think this works, try it on a bag and report back.

[–] Furbag@pawb.social 3 points 3 days ago

The keys as a punchdagger trick does work, the problem is that it hurts you just about as much as it will hurt them too. It should always be used as a last resort where deescalating and running away are not going to work.

Better to go to the hospital for your wounded hand than be dead because you lacked the strength or power to fight them off with regular punches.

[–] OhVenus_Baby@lemmy.ml 2 points 3 days ago

My point was anything is useful when your life is at stake. Not technique or weapon is perfect. Better than being dead though.