Dear Her: Where can I buy one of those self-defense key rings?
Sincerely, Want to be Ready to Fight
Dear Want to be Ready to Fight: I know that a lot of people, especially women feel unsafe right now- whether it be walking alone or taking public transportation. Even when in a comfortable space, it is easy to feel unsafe. There are many places where you can purchase self-defense key rings to help provide you with a better sense of security.
For a wide range of products focused on women’s safety, Defense Divas is a family-owned company selling products such as pepper spray, self-defense key chains, and safety kits for college-aged students. Many of these products are on the pricier side, and many have long wait times for shipping, but their kits are composed of everything you would need to ensure personal safety.
If you are looking for a personal alarm, She’s Birdie sells personal safety alarms in five different colors that sound when a pin is pulled. These stylish additions to a keychain, provide a sense of safety and security when walking alone and you are unsure if you would be able to fight off an attacker yourself. With the same sound as a “jet engine flying 100 feet above you”, this alarm is bound to startle an attacker, give you time to run, and allow other people to notice that you are in danger.
I hope this helps you in your search for personal safety and provides you with more comfort as a woman in this scary world.
HCXO, Her
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