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| self-defensecourses aren't for everybody. They can | | | | whichis highly abrasive and causes severe water and |
| be time consuming andexpensive for some - and | | | | burning in theeyes. It is just enough to give you a |
| others may not be able to handle thephysical strain of | | | | moment or two to subdueyour attacker and make a |
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| discipline, and that is often a commitment thatcannot | | | | forced to fight back againstyour attacker, so why not |
| be made by some. | | | | have a little bit behind your blows. |
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| self-defenseproducts by people. Whether it is carrying | | | | professionalswhen the need for physical defense is |
| pepper spray on akey chain for convenience, or a | | | | called upon. High tensilesteel has been sown into the |
| taser in your purse for thatounce of protection, | | | | knuckles of these gloves for addedpower to punches. |
| self-defense products are another way toprotect | | | | They will quickly subdue attackers when theyare |
| yourself in the face of danger. | | | | struck, giving you a way to get out of the situation |
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| Here are some of the most popular types of | | | | an assailant wants is to attractattention to themselves, |
| self-defense productson the market, and a brief | | | | and increasing their chance of beingcaught. These are |
| description of their use:o Tasers - these lightweight and | | | | compact items that will often get you out ofa situation |
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| voltage into them when you touch them with it. | | | | these self-defenseproducts and not have anyone |
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| your attackerwhen you strike them with the voltage. | | | | However, they can be extremely effective in the case |
| This weapon is commonlyused by security | | | | of anattack. |
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| on your key chain, in your pocket, orin your purse or | | | | going to increase your chance to ward off and attack, |
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| creating an intense burning pain in the eyes. Theactive | | | | unharmed. |