Self Defense and Safety Awareness Tips for Women

Self Defense Products to Keep You Cute and Safe!

Normally you don’t see the words “cute” and “safe” paired together for a defensive product, but when it comes to being a modern woman in a world of predators those adjectives complement each other like wine and cheese. Unless you’re MMA champion Ronda Rousey, on average women aren’t physically capable of taking down a large or armed predator using their body strength alone. This is where tools come in handy to give you a much-needed edge over an otherwise overpowering assailant; however, nobody said that these non-lethal weapons had to be devoid of some pizzazz.

            Let me describe the all-too-familiar scene: A lone woman enters a car park late at night and fishes through her purse looking for the keys to her car. A man lurking in the shadows scans the area and proceeds to quietly follow her. She can sense that something is amiss, but she continues walking to her car. She turns around to see a dodgy character behind her. Her heart is racing as she quickens her step and sees the lights of her car as she remotely unlocks it. She reaches the door and barely slips her hand through the handle when the assailant catches up. What happens next depends on what she does to defend herself.

         

   In a perfect world these sorts of men wouldn’t exist, but unfortunately we all need to continue protecting ourselves so this scenario doesn’t keep happening over and over again. Every woman you know carries a purse, right? So why don’t women carry self-defense weapons in the bag that’s practically attached to their arms? One reason might be that they’re afraid of accidentally discharging a weapon when digging around in their purse. When you only have precious moments to defend yourself from a potential attack, you don’t want to be rummaging around for your stun gun or pepper spray; you want to be ready for anything at any moment. That’s why it’s a good idea to have self-defense tools that are both intuitive to use and are easily visible. A good example would be a compact stun gun that is activated by a simple squeezing mechanism for fast deployment and maximum stopping power. These femme-specific stun gun models by Defense Divas® come in a variety of colors and patterns that fit your personal style and are contoured for a wider range of hand sizes compared to standard stun guns. In addition to shocking the attacker with direct contact, these models have visual and auditory deterrents that sends most attackers running for the hills before the situation escalates. Predators are more likely to strike under the cover of darkness, so the built-in flashlight is a great way to strip them of their power by exposing their shady behavior. If that isn’t enough to turn them around, the 120 dB alarm is sure to make them think twice about approaching you further. When all else fails for the most stubborn of criminals, they’ll get the message that you mean business when they see the 21,000,000 volts of electricity surging through the three metal prongs.

            Now if close-quarters defense is not something you feel comfortable handling, there are ranged devices that put distance between you and an oncoming threat. Pepper spray is one way of immobilizing attackers without having to lay a finger on them. What’s great is that you don’t need to carry cumbersome bear mace to take down a person; there are compact, adorable pepper spray guns that fly like a butterfly and sting like a queen bee. These Bling Ring Pepper Sprays by Defense Divas® have a quick-release key ring and come bedazzled with rhinestones to glam up your self-defense game. Not only do these turn keys from drab to fab, they have a finer particle pepper spray rated at 2 million Scoville units that has more punch than most other conventional pepper sprays on the market. Once the brute gets a spritz of this potent mix to the face, they will be immobilized with ample time to make your escape.

            If all else fails and you’re dealing with a superhuman monster that just won’t stop pursuing you, you may want to deploy the lethal option (depending on state concealed carry laws). Women that are packing heat probably want to look more Rihanna than Rambo, so why not have a concealed carry purse to store your handgun that’s both feminine and functional? Having a handbag that doubles as a gun holster is the best of both worlds. This fully functional concealed carry purse by Defense Divas®  is embroidered with a fun sugar skull design that has a fatal secret compartment tucked in the back for your compact firearm. Having a separate pocket for your gun is essential because you’ll both avoid accidental discharges and be able to draw it at a moment’s notice. You can be simultaneously armed AND adorable!

            Women everywhere should be prepared to face whatever challenges life may throw at them without having to sacrificing their self-expression. It is a shame that you still need to be hyper-vigilant of men (possibly even other women) with intent to harm you, but at least you can own self-defense products designed specifically for women that make you both chic and in control of your personal safety. Take charge and be cute doing it!

Defense Divas® Products:

(1)       Ladies Choice 21 Million Volt Stun Gun

(2)       Ladies Choice 21 Million Volt Stun Gun Chevron Pattern

(3)       Bling Ring Pepper Spray Keychain

(4)       Montana West Sugar Skull Concealed Carry Purse