Pepper Spray is a self-defense item which, seems either to be too credited or maybe not enough. For some, a knife offers everything they need to defend themselves. In reality, lethal weapons are not for all.  

Also a knife can prove to be the perfect weapon for self-protection with the many options available and less legal procedures involved. In many cases, the choice of a folding knife is easier to hide. However, it’s up to the persons choice.

Following are some advantages and disadvantages involving the usage and possession of pepper sprays and knives for self-defense:

Pepper Spray for Self-Defense

Advantages

The good news is that pepper spray is commonly used as an option for self-defense people do not think you are totally insane to consider carrying it around.

Its permitted to own one, however its best to double check the state regulations in most states. Pepper sprays are simply easier to use, just pointing and pressing at the attacker’s range. In most cases the effects are relatively effective giving ample time to escape. It is not fatal hence people are more likely to use it.

Disadvantages

You never know what kind of reaction you will be receiving from a pepper sprayed attacker. It can be serious and instant or almost nothing.

In addition, it can be ineffective for individuals who are on drugs or just loaded with testosterone. It’s important to keep in mind the very real possibility that if the wind is blowing, you will unintentionally impact yourselves by shooting a pepper spray.

Efficiency is another potential problem, as it contains expiry dates. In conjunction with reduced efficiency over time, the discharge mechanism may eventually fail too.

Knifes for Self-Defense

Advantages

Regardless of what type of knife you want to carry, finding and buying the exact kind is relatively easy. And while exercising with a knife is a smart move, before you purchase a knife you do not need to understand, target, and pass a long background check.

While laws in many places prohibit the carriage of knives, they can still be carried in more places than a weapon. A small folding blade or even fixed blades in nearly every situation can be easily dissimulated. In a self-defense situation an attacker can easily become defenseless, much quicker than trying to hit or punch them, by using a pain compliance tool or a knife.

Disadvantages

A knife training is a very important part of a owning a knife for self-defense purposes. Sufficient amount of practice to move your hand on the knife is required until you are able to do that fast and smoothly.

Whether you take a knife out of a sheet or expand it, you have to practice so long as you can make a fluid move. It’s to consider that a comfortable place to hide and carry a knife will be needed. 

It’s easy to say, but it requires more courage with lethal weapons. Knowing that you can damage the individual can make you less reluctant to use it in emergencies. You will have to be near the attacker with the help of a knife compared with pepper sprinkling.