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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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[–] Anonymouse@lemmy.world 22 points 3 days ago (2 children)

I saw a show about self defense for women in NY city. The instructor said to always carry a sucker. One of those tootsie pops or the like. If in trouble, hold the ball in your hand, turn the stick outward, between your middle and ring finger and punch at something soft and fleshy like stomach or face (eyes, mouth). It's nice because it works everywhere. Even the TSA will let you board a plane with a sucker.

[–] ThuggyG@piefed.ca 5 points 2 days ago

I thought this was a stupid idea, so I punched myself in the tummy with a sucker.

can confirm that it hurts like a motherfucker

[–] CaptainMan251@lemmy.world 11 points 3 days ago

A lot better than that horrible "use your keys like Wolverine" idea.