What's best protection against attackers?

[pinoy]

My RN wife just accepted a graveyard shift. What's the most effective (if not the best) weapon I can give her? Any suggestion(s)?

 

[Killbat]

This has worked well for me

 

[yobarman]

RN?

Best weapon? A big stick.

No seriously..some mace and a glock 9.

 

[mrCide]

Pistol would be the best obviously.. other options include mace, stun gun, knife, or a big mag flashlight

 

[pinoy]

killbat,
If I become the next Bill Gates, I'll keep your bright idea in mind.

 

[JohnnyKnoxville]

LOL@killbat

Most important thing is to always be aware of your surroundings.
If she is going to carry a firearm,make sure she has training
in how to properly use it.

 

[Platypus]

RN= Registered Nurse.

Get her a rape alarm and some mace.

 

[breakit23]

Go for Mace and stun gun. If it's a robbery obviously she should give the money but if its more a stun gun can make room for a nice getaway and while she's running and he gets up the mace would make a quick eye site blinder. Also it would be good to wear shoes suitable for running quicker clothing can help too.

A gun could be too drastic and she might get nervous not get off good shot etc. It can be used against her easier too.

 

[GoldenBear]

Going to the bathroom.

Seriously..kind of. I know I'd leave..especially if I were a rapist.

 

[toph99]

martial arts and common sense

 

[BarbeQueGuy]

A ride to and from work.

 

[snakesnfrogs]

Pepper Spray---brutal

 

[BA]

Friends. Other people at least.

 

[Yo Ma Ma]

<< My RN wife just accepted a graveyard shift. What's the most effective (if not the best) weapon I can give her? Any suggestion(s)? >>

I suppose mace, and some sort of self-defense class might be a good idea. Seems like walking out to cars in groups, and/or accompanied by a security guard would reassure me the most.

 

[Hamburgerpimp]

Taser, StunGun. Makes 'em sh1t their pants, too.

 

[SSP]

<< This has worked well for me >>




Too bad that project might be canceled.

 

[PistachioByAzul]

You should watch the Jackass episode where they tested out all the different self-defense products on Johnny Knoxville. He seemed to think that pepper spray was the best...&quot;I feel like my eyes have ghonorrhea&quot; LOL.

 

[dvda]

Whatever she would actually be willing to use if she felt she should. The worst thing one can do is have a weapon that you won't use. You will either get attacked or get attacked and get it taken away. So if she is ok with shooting someone a gun, if that is not an option pepper spray and some self defense classes.

 

[shiner]

<< A handgun that she is trained to use and >>

this

 

[PrinceofWands]

Education is the best defense. If you are near the pacific NW message me or email me, I'm a licensed security guard (armed and unarmed in wa &amp; or and unarmed in va), i've done fugitive retrieval, Navy, and protective escorting. I'm always happy to offer free training and advice if it keeps people safe from attack, and keeps them from buying a gun and hurting someone else with it cause they don't have a clue (gun owners have enough trouble already).

As an RN she will be forbidden from bringing any weapon into her workplace under most federal and state laws. Most hospitals do allow personal defense weapons like sprays as long as they're never seen. Aside from that every weapon REQUIRES serious training to be effective. Lack of training is going to get her hurt far worse than no weapon at all.

If you're not close enough for me to help you, call the police department and ask for pamphlets or training videos/classes. Look around for a good martial arts school (don't have to become a black belt, just get some advice). Call security companies and ask them to recommend local programs.

Safety should never be taken lightly, it's a dangerous world.

 

[pen^2]

AT field (spray yourself a thin layer of tang)