subject: Women's Self Defense - Pepper Spray In Disguise [print this page] One of the most difficult things about defending yourself is that, usually, the physical attack comes as a surprise (whether it's a push, a punch, or someone jumping out from the alley). One powerful weapon women can use is also the element of surprise. You can find several types of pepper spray in disguise - from lip stick to rings to pens - that could be the difference in a life or death altercation.
Remember that men rely on their superior strength when they choose to attack a woman. They assume that they will be able to overpower and control their target. And in general, they will succeed. This is why it's so important for you to use technology to your advantage.
Not only has pepper spray evolved to be potent enough to disorient and cause pain to the extent of incapacitating someone for at least 15 minutes, but now pepper spray comes disguised in different forms.... Think about your experience in bars, and consider the following three scenarios of how these covert products could save you:
1)A guy at a bar is bugging you for your phone number. It has gone beyond persistent and is now bordering on harassment. You say "let me get my pen out" with no intent of giving your number. As you pull out the pepper spray pen, you say "actually you know I'm really uncomfortable giving out my number." It looks like you just changed your mind, but now you have the product in-hand in case anything turns ugly.
2)The situation could be similar to situation 1) above. Or, with lipstick pepper spray, there are many situations where you could come up with an excuse to pull out your lipstick. Always try to deescalate the situation with words, but if that doesn't work, you have your product in-hand.
3)If you wear a pepper spray ring, your product is always on-hand/on-finger. Especially if you're someone who likes to wear a lot of rings, here is a unique addition to your hand.
By using technology and the element of surprise, women can covertly maintain confidence and safety at all times.
