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10 Self-Defense Tools You Should Keep in Your Home

May 01, 2023

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Violent crime is a real threat. According to the FBI, there are over 1 million violent crimes in the U.S. annually.

Unfortunately, many of these assaults occur in people’s homes. That’s why it’s important to keep self-defense tools readily available. The best home self-defense tools are powerful and discrete.

We’ve compiled a list of some of the best self-defense tools out there for you to consider investing in. Here they are:

  1. Pepper spray


Pepper spray is one of the most popular self-defense tools—and for good reason. It’s compact, easy to carry, and highly effective.

Spraying your attacker with pepper spray can cause temporary blindness, difficulty breathing, and extreme pain. Together, this is an equation for stopping your assailant in their tracks.

That said, to hit someone with pepper spray, you must be relatively close to them. Most pepper sprays have a range of up to three meters only. They’re also best suited for indoor environments since outside wind can misdirect the spray and cause it to backfire.

  1. Firearm


In some cases, home intruders will be looking to confront you head-on. In this case, it’s best to have deadly force such as a firearm on your side. Otherwise, you may be overpowered.

A pistol or rifle can do the job. Just make sure you research guns before selecting one and get the proper gun accessories, such as a flashlight attachment to go with it (so you can aim in a dark home).

Then make sure you learn how to properly handle your firearm. After all, it won’t do you any good unless you know how to use it.

  1. Stun gun or taser


If you prefer to use a less-lethal weapon, consider getting a stun gun or taser. These are handheld devices that can shock your attacker and give you more time to flee or strike back.

The main difference between tasers and stun guns is range. Tasers use projectile prongs that attach to your target up to 15 feet away, while stun guns require being right next to your target. 

  1. Baseball bat


Baseball bats are simple but effective self-defense weapons. Store them in a corner and use them to strike and incapacitate attackers. 

  1. Tactical pen


Tactical pens are pens that double as self-defense tools. They look harmless but they are actually very hard and have a sharp edge with which to strike attackers or break glass to escape from your house.

Some tactical pens are made from industrial-grade steel, making them highly durable. They are also relatively easy to use. However, you must be close to your target.

  1. Whistle or personal alarm


Though not a weapon, a loud whistle or personal alarm can be used to scare attackers away and alert others to your distress and location. 

  1. Tactical flashlight


Home intruders may come at night. If so, the dark can make it hard to see in your home, so it helps to have a flashlight. A tactical flashlight not only provides light but can blind your attacker and be used to hit them (since they are generally very hard).

Another reason to have a tactical flashlight is that it can help prevent you from missing your target or worse: shooting a family member by accident.

  1. Brass knuckles


You may have only seen brass knuckles in movies, but they also make for a great self-defense weapon. They are compact and easy to use. Just place them over your fingers to make your punches more powerful and damaging.

  1. Body armor


Though it may be hard to put on in a self-defense situation, body armor can be a great tool if available. It can stop many handgun rounds from entering your torso. Body armor also comes in hard and soft versions for various levels of protection.

  1. Tourniquet


Lastly, a tourniquet could save your life if you get hurt and start bleeding. It’s used to cut off the circulation to wounded limbs. This can buy you more time while paramedics arrive on the scene. 

Invest in a few tourniquets to place around your home and learn how to use them. 

Final thoughts

At the end of the day, there are many different self-defense tools that are good to store in your home. You don’t need to get them all at once, but you should start accumulating some. The more you have, the better prepared you will be to fight off attackers.