People-Friendly Weapon for Self-Defense

Another item to consider: any of the multi-tool pliers. With the pliers out, this makes a hard blunt (or sharp, with needlenose) point to jab with, and an adequet fistload. Gerber makes an "Auto-plier" that looks handy for a H2H SD situation, but any would work. Add a Maglight, 2AA or 2D at least, in your other hand to mix it up, blind 'em for a sec (push button on/off would be prefered here, not twist-on). Thanks again to Don Rearic @ http://www.donrearic.com/fightingmultitool.html for planting this great idea (along wit hmany others) in my head!

Matt in Texas
 
A "people-friendly weapon for self-defense" is one that is legal, effective, and concealed until necessary for use. Once in use as a weapon, the perception of others is not important. In Texas, a handgun fits that description for most applications. You may not have that option in your state.

It is very important that you are aware of threats approaching you, at least as much as possible. No weapon is effective unless you have time to use it.

A fixed blade knife with an inside the waistband sheath may work for you, if it is concealable. A good quality folding knife that can be opened quickly may be better. Knives, when used, create wounds that bleed but may not quickly disable an opponent. A cane can often disable quicker than a knife. A firearm is great if you have time to draw it from concealment.

In any case, you need to train in drawing and deploying, brandishing and using any weapon that you carry. The proper use of the weapon is more important than the weapon itself in most cases.

Finally, you must be willing to use the weapon. This cannot be overemphasized. You must realize that killing your attacker may be necessary. People who carry weapons and are not willing to injure their attackers are often disarmed and the weapon used against them.
 
Don't forget about the plastic Travel Wrench with karamit-like design. You can get it with a DVD as to how to use it in defensive combat. It also works if you have to tighten or loosen hex nuts. Mine goes comfortably into airplanes - security folks take it out of the bag, look at it curiously and then put it back.
 
Thanks for the clear-up on the specifics of the city law, Julian.

I am going to stick with the Endura I am currently carrying, but will be looking into firearms soon. I will also buy a mini-flashlight that can be used as an impact weapon, or use a koppo stick instead.

Thanks for the help, everybody.

I have one more question, though:
Will a yawara most likely to be confiscated at a metal-detector check area if I leave it on the keyring? I want to know whether or not I should bring it if I go to Six Flags, for example.
 
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