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6 Strange Self-Defense Gadgets

by Leila Brillson on June 14, 2009 at 12:11 PM



The stun gun now comes in convenient lipstick-shaped form, which is weird (and perhaps a bit dangerous), but not exactly earth-shaking in the world of wacky personal safety devices. While protection and awareness are crucial for modern day living, a couple of these gadgets feel a bit too excessive -- or ridiculous -- to deter anyone from anything (but may make a great gift for your favorite taser-party enthusiast). From comb-knives to a Green Lantern-style mace ring, at least you can defend yourself in style.



There's no doubt that muggers go for victims walking absentmindedly with their MP3 players, but that doesn't mean its time to combine the Taser and the iPod. It would probably be safer if city dwellers were to simply stop listening to their players, instead of sticking their weapons in music-ready holsters -- so you can use your taser to listen to your tunes -- no matter how attractive the C2 Taser's array of colors might be. [From: PodcastingNews]


We are sure that this is completely safe and probably somewhat necessary, but a Dog Dazer, a canine version of a stun gun, just sounds too dangerous for our furry friends. Certainly there are cases when a dog needs to be fended off, but this device in the wrong hands could lead to poor Rover getting zapped unnecessarily. Note: for $10 more, you can get one that deters humans as well.




Part fashion statement, part weapon, James Piatt's Peacekeeper lets ladies unbuckle brass knuckles from their purse and use them, should they need to. The added bonus is that the knuckles-cum-handle will assure anyone on the street that the handbag's carrier means business.


Cleverly titled, the Combando is an acrylic comb with a sharp edge, making sure your hair (and any bad guys) stay put. While this might not be the most effective way to ward off an attacker, it certainly would surprise anyone with its ingenuity.



Of all the weird devices we found, this one seems to be the most ready for action. Worn on your finger, the Stunring shoots pepper spray/tear gas onto the attacker, with a Captain Planet-style motion. But instead of "fire," you get maced.



Though Switched already covered this anti-mugging skirt, it warrants another mention. Based on ancient ninja techniques, the skirt unwraps, flips, and turns the wearer into an unsuspecting, average soda machine, while thieves walk away, wondering how their prey simply vanished. [From: TheAge.com, via Textually]

Tags: quirky, safety, self defense, SelfDefense, stun gun, StunGun, taser, top

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