It can be dangerous out there and no one knows what can happen to you the next day. With criminal rates rising, it is important for everybody to learn or have a weapon of self defense for protection from harm.

These days you need to be self sufficient when it comes to protection. You will never be attacked when there are people around you – people attack those who are alone. If you find yourself in situations where you are walking home alone, or where you have to go to an unfamiliar place by yourself, having a self defense product will help boost your confidence and make you feel safe.

There are a lot of self defense products available in the market and all of which are designed to be easy to bring along and in a way that they are easily accessed. Self defense products are not deadly but they can be dangerous enough to weaken your attacker. This will give you enough time to run away and call somebody for help.

A stun gun is a self defense product that is battery operated. This tool gives an instant electric shock to your attacker and can use high voltage between 50,000 to 90,000 volts. This is enough to disable the attacker for some time. The stun gun works by attacking the neurological system of the attacker making him unable to control his muscles. This can immobilize your attacker for about 10 to 15 minutes.

Another popular self defense product is the pepper spray. This is chili pepper in spray form. When the attacker is sprayed, it leaves him coughing, choking and would make him feel like his skin is burning. This would also make the attacker lose his sight for a few minutes.

You can also have your own personal alarm. This is a tiny hand held electronic device that can emit a loud siren-like sound. All you need to do is press a button to set the siren off. This can be used to scare the attacker off and to attract attention.

There are times when the threat is not human and you get them from animals like street dogs. You can also get an animal repellent.

All self defense products are affordable. It is a worthy purchase considering the importance of having personal protection.