What to Carry in Your Purse for Protection

As a woman, you might have often been told not to walk alone at night or to find someone to walk with if you must be out. While being safe and staying indoors is the best way, sometimes we have to be out for various reasons. You might be going to work, heading home from school, or even traveling. In such situations, whenever something dangerous or harmful threatens you, it might help to have some form of protection to defend yourself with. This can be a personal safety alarm to deter the danger, a Taser, or a Swiss knife to attack with. This article looks at some valuable things to have in your purse if you need protection.

A Taser

A good-old taser might do the trick if you are up against an attacker. It is a standard self-defense weapon, along with stun guns, which many women carry in their purses. The difference between a stun gun vs a taser is that the former needs you to be close enough to contact your attacker, but the latter allows you to maintain some distance. If someone tries to cause you harm, you only have to press a single button and send lightning bolts through the offender's body. It sends a powerful message, and the offender is less likely to be up and about, causing more mayhem.

Swiss Knife

This is primarily a tool in any survivor's kit. It serves several purposes courtesy of its multi-faceted capabilities. It is usable as a tweezer and corkscrew, among other things. In your purse, it can also serve as a tool for protection since the blades can cause serious bodily harm. Swiss knives come in different styles, giving you a wide array of options and cool designs. Since they are as small as a finger, they can fit in almost any bag, making them convenient.

Keys

If an emergency finds you and all you have with you are keys, you can undoubtedly make a weapon out of them. Put the keys between your fingers (like how the blades from Wolverine are), and if the attacker is close by, strike him in the eyes and make a run for it. If you give it the right amount of force and aim, particularly in the eyes, you will cause them enough damage to buy you some time to get to a safe place or seek help.

Sharp Pencil

A sharp pencil can do wonders. If you are a fan of John Wick, you probably know how deadly a pencil can be when wielded as a weapon. If the pencil is especially sharp-pointed, it is an underrated weapon and can offer you the protection you need. They are also easy to carry and are low-key; it is not uncommon to have a pencil in your purse. If you are going to places where they search you and require you to leave your taser or pepper spray behind, having a sharp pencil on you might be a good idea.

A Tracker

Having a tracker on you at all times is essential, especially if you don't feel safe in the area you live. Most people don't feel the need, given most of our phones have GPS tracking these days, but our phones can be stolen, lost, or broken. They can also be off when needed, so having a GPS might be necessary. Thanks to technology today, they are available in sleek designs, and you can attach them to your purse, wallet, or even clothes and can come in handy should the need to know your whereabouts ever arise.    

Personal Safety Alarm

If these self-defense tools are not your style because of the harm it causes to other people, a personal safety alarm might be it. In most situations, attackers do not want to draw attention to themselves. For instance, if they are thieves, they probably want to steal from you as quietly as possible and make a run for it. A personal safety alarm creates a loud noise that captures the attention of everyone in the immediate surrounding. The noise acts as a deterrent, making potential attackers uncomfortable and likely to be caught if they try anything. 

A Folding Baton

Batons and rods are effective if you are fighting off an assault. Additionally, they are easy to carry, and you can attach them to your keys. If you have played tennis, badminton, or even cricket, then using it will come naturally to you. The good thing about a folding baton is that one proper hit on the head, neck, between the legs, or the kneecaps will send them writhing in pain and buy you enough time to get help or make a run. You may have to practice your swing to ensure maximum impact and cause as much damage as possible.

Bonus 1 - Self-Defense

You cannot carry this one in your purse, but it is essential should the need arise. We are not talking about anything crazy like learning Kung Fu, just basic self-defense techniques. This involves knowing the weak and vulnerable spots where you can hurt your attackers and leave them immobile long enough to give you time to escape. The best part is you don't even have to learn this physically in a dojo. YouTube can be your teacher. There are many videos where you can learn what to do when an attacker approaches you. 

Bonus 2 - Heels

Heels can be a weapon, especially if they have a sharp bottom. If you are the kind of lady that carries a pair of extra shoes in her bag, and it happens to be a pair of heels, then you can use them if the situation calls for it. Aim for the delicate spots when using them. This might include the face, neck, or groin area. If you wear heels when the attack happens, remove them when making a run. Trying to run with your heels can be difficult, and there’s a high chance of tripping and falling. 

Your safety should be your topmost priority when you are out at night. If you can have any of the tools mentioned above in your arsenal in times of danger, you might save yourself from a life-threatening situation. It is better to be safe than sorry. Never ignore your safety. Predators and individuals with harmful intentions like robbery, harassment, and molestation are out on the prowl daily. There

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