There are many self defense weapons out there that can be shockingly effective even if they don’t really seem practical, but for obvious reasons sometimes it is not possible (or legal) to carry a knife or a gun.

That being the case, here are 7 alternative self defense weapons along with why they can be effective. 

Brass Knuckles

Brass knuckles are basically a fortification for your hand that enable you to deliver heavy, concentrated blows. They’re effective as self defense weapons because: 

• They improve and concentrate the force of a blow.
• They are cost-effective.
• They are easy to conceal, light, and easy to carry. 
• They can deliver devastating yet non lethal blows.

Batons 

Batons constitute a class of self defense weapons that are very akin to clubs. Some batons are collapsible, making it easier to carry them. Batons: 

• Can deliver much more effective, heavier blows than brass knuckles.
• Offer better range than some other self defense weapons.
• Can be effectively concealed if they can collapse.

Stun Guns 

Stun guns use electricity to cause pain to incapacitate an assailant. They do require you to be within close range, but can be effective because: 

• They are highly effective at incapacitating hostile parties.
• They are easy to use, even under high stress situations.
• They don’t require you to land a blow with any precision, they just require you to make contact.

Slappers 

A slapper is like a leather or a synthetic leather pad with one or two weighted ends, making it shorter than a club. However, since they are weighted, they can still be used to deliver heavy blows. 

• They are more discreet than batons.
• Even though they are small, they can be used to hit hard.
• Used responsibly, they like most of the other self defense weapons here are non-lethal. 

Shillelaghs

A shillelagh is an Irish walking or fighting stick traditionally made from a hard, dense wood called blackthorn. Today, modern shillelaghs are made from synthetic materials, but nonetheless they can be effective self defense weapons because: 

• Like a baton, a shillelagh can be used to deliver powerful blows.
• While not easy to conceal, a shillelagh, when carried as a cane, is unassuming. 

Sword Canes

A sword cane is a cane that conceals a sword; typically to access the blade a button must be engaged to unlock it, or else it must be unthreaded. Sword canes can be effective as self defense weapons because: 

• They allow deadly force to be used against an assailant.
• They are highly discreet.
• They may be effective as a deterrent as well as a weapon. 

Pepper Ball Pistols 

A pepper ball pistol is basically a pistol that uses compressed air to fire pepper balls or similar irritants at an attacker. They can be among the most effective self defense weapons because: 

• They are the only self defense weapons mentioned here that can be used at range.  
• With a pepper ball pistol you can deter an assailant from a ways away. 
• They are nonlethal when used responsibly. 

Explore These and Other Self Defense Weapons at BUDK

The self defense weapons mentioned in this short post are only a few of those carried by BUDK. To learn more about these or to investigate other options, visit their website or get in touch with them directly. There are many other practical options besides those mentioned here, including Mace, monkey’s fists, self defense umbrellas, and more. 

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