something for my girlfriend

Pete1977

Pete1977

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because she lives alone, and she won't carry a knife, gun, nor does she have time for self defense training. is the wild kat keychain any good? how about a small knife, like the cold steel keychain knives, a knife like the wedge etc. any other ideas?
 
Kershaw Rainbox Chive? Spyderco Stainless Steel Cricket Plain Edge? Both "cute" little knives.
 
you may want to consider a small fixed blade rather than a folder if she has no training.
 
If people want to, they can take selfdefense classes once a week.
I did it when i was the busiest, now that i´m not so busy i don´t train that frequently. Go figure ;-)
Selfdefense is first and foremost a mindset, the skills and tools just aid your determination.
You might want to look at an emerson/perrin la griffe or the cheaper versions by crkt and s&w. They are good sd tools even in not so thouroghly trained hands.

matthias
 
what about the heavy duty pens? any brands to look for?
the crkt bear claw may be an option as well.
 
actually, one of those kubotan things with a spike will be good. or the Spyderco SPOT. best would be to go for krav maga classes.
 
Stun Guns...i've been wanting one for sometime now....
Is that illegal where you live?
 
I'm a big proponent of armed females, but if she isn't really comfortable or interested in carrying a weapon I would suggest pepper spray.

Jack
 
If she won't carry a knife there is no point in getting her one. If you do convince her, I think the best choice would be a Spyderco SPOT or Emerson La Griffe, since they can be effective with minimal training.

Do a search here for threads on stun guns before you buy one. General concensus, as well as my opinion, is that they just don't work.

My suggestion would be to see if she's willing to carry pepper spray. If she is, get her a good one. My favorite it the ASP Key Defender, but there are plenty of good choices available.

I have information on some self-defense gear on my web site at http://www.october.com/preparedness/defense/.

--Bob Q
 
Give her a shot on a Surefire, and change the bulb to a high output one. Then show her how strong the light it (without blinding her forever) and tell her to do just that if somehow she's attacked.
It's doubtful she'd use a keychain knife for SD even if you told her to, but she might use it for utility.
 
Fox Labs Pepper Spray is the most powerful I've found. It'll put any size guy down 10 feet BEFORE he reaches her, and he's a worthless, wimpering heap. I had to hit a hard charging 120 lb. Rot with the conical fog pattern (from 4 0z. belt clipped canister) about 12-15 feet from me. He hit the brakes hard, was screaming in pain, stumbling around trying to retreat...would have felt bad for him if he wasn't bent on destroying me 5 seconds earlier.
The idea is to try to thwart attacks BEFORE up-close & personal defensive measures are required. Check out selfdefenseproducts.com (sorry can't link) where they (J&L) offer all the Fox Labs products at best prices I've seen. Chemical warfare (and situational awreness) should be at least a part of your girlfriend's overall defense strategy. I've got all the important women in my life outfitted with this stuff.
 
pepper spray for the lady for sure.

blow the leftover on a nice kitchen knife. :D
 
Another vote for pepper spray here. something small, easy to live with, and a fog rather than a stream.

Also consider getting her a cutesy knife just for utility sake, and maybe to get her used to the concept. Kershaw Chives tend to make friends with everyone.

some kind of basic self defense Training should be considered, but as they say, you can lead a horse to water, butcha can't lift thier tail up an' suck it through thier a$$ for 'em. :D

good luck!
 
Hahahaa! Does nobody realize that this thread is well over a year old?

On a side note, pepper spray is what I bought my girlfriend, it can't be used against her as easily and has a longer range than a knife.

-Duffin

edit: spelling
 
Ammonia in a small squirty bottle, no training necessary, easy to conceal and innoculous looking.
 
Have her gain 200 pounds and nobody will want to have anything to do with her. (including you, probably)
 
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