Interesting Self Defense Tool

[BTin]

I saw an interesting statistic that showed injury rates for victims depending on what "choice" the victim made. Gun was best, complying was somewhere in the middle, and defending yourself with a knife was last. I imagine if this thing was part of the statistics, it would rank last.

Just a humble opinion! I think the danger about something like this is that it would make people that aren't situationally aware feel more bold.

[brianko]

How is this device any different (or more effective) than a key between the knuckles, aimed at an eye?

Which in turn begs the question: If one were to actually hit someone in the face with a key between the knuckles, would you have used an illegal device (i.e., knuckles)?

[jimlongley]

NOT TSA compliant!

A couple of these type devices have been around for a while, and taking one through a TSA checkpoint will result in all kinds of grief.

[TexasRedRock]

I had seen these at the Gun Show in Austin. I was thinking of getting the wife one, but for $7.00, she can keep packing her Taser.

[Target1911]

true it looks cute, it appears to be a legal debate, but the first thing I think of is Broken Fingers of the person using it and i promise you, it does not take much to break a finger

[HankB]

NOT TSA compliant!

A couple of these type devices have been around for a while, and taking one through a TSA checkpoint will result in all kinds of grief.

Being plastic, they won't set off a metal detector . . . even if the person carrying it is "wanded." (Disclaimer: this is an observation, not a recommendation!!)

[Captain Matt]

What's it for?

I think a clipit knife is a much better self defense tool than a plastic keychain. Even someone without a CHL can legally carry a clipit knife most places except airports, courts, jails, etc.

[KD5NRH]

Being plastic, they won't set off a metal detector . . . even if the person carrying it is "wanded."

Nor will a nonmetallic kubotan or yawara stick, which is also less likely to be construed as an illegal weapon if done right. While proper application of a kubotan requires training, there's a lot to be said for the good old yawara-stick grip and pounding the snot out of any target that presents itself.

As for keeping it from being construed as a weapon, use a large permanent marker, (*not* the Cold Steel Sharkie, think normal WalMart Super Sharpie) small flashlight, or some other common item, and the prosecutor can't show up to court with a printout from the manufacturer's website touting it as a weapon.

[Stupid]

If you strike anything with these on your 2 fingers, the chances are that you would break both fingers before you break any skin of your attacker.

Novelty, yes, but practical, NO NO NO.

Why not carry the most effective ones such as guns, tasers and a maglite?