Here in Canada and many other countries around the world, it is illegal to carry a weapon to use in Self Defense.

However, there are many pocket items that you probably already carry on your person, that could be used as a weapon of opportunity, if you were to become the intended victim of an unprovokes assault.

Having certain items available and more importantl, knowing how you could actually use them can give you a whole lot of added confidence in yourself. This extra confidence about you may even prevent you from becoming an intended victim in the first place.

Old people can be very frail, sometimes there is very little tissue between skin and bone. To strike with their own hands could fesult in hurting themselves more than the attacker.

Having items available that could be used to strike with, changes the equation and brings about a new found confidence.

Have a think about the items that you already carry or items that you could carry and also how you might be able to use them as a weapon of opportunity.

The advantage of using a weapon of opportunity is that the do not necessarily even resemble a typical weapon, therfore, they are much less likely to be used against you, should the attacker get their hands on it.

Pens, pencils, keychains, water bottles, rolled newspaper, umbrellas, walking sticks, cell phones, books, and small flashlights that come to mind quickly. Think about items that have another primary and practical use.

Inside your house, you have a whole array of items available in every single room. Have a think about it, what items do you have in your kitchen, lounge, bathroom, bedrooms etc

With a little training, these items will become a very effective weapon of opportunity should you become the intended victim of an attack.

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