Using Mundane Things As Weapons To Defend Yourself

In a life threatening situation, any type of object that can be easily reached can be utilized as a weapon. For women some of these items are found in the shoulder bags that they carry such as: 

• Lipstick tube. 
• Cellphone.
• Ballpoint pen.
• Toothbrush.
• Perfume bottle. 
• Hairbrush.
• Folding umbrella.
• Make up kits.
• Keys.

Although this is usually the case, most women do not know how to use any of them as a weapon of sorts.

Tips to utilize these items effectively:

1. Strike soft tissue targets and vital parts like the eyes, the throat, the groin, the ears, and the nose. 
2. Surprise your assailant by palming the item and striking when he least expects it.
3. Strike decisively. A correctly placed strike with enough force to stun or disable your attacker may well save your life.