﻿Self Defense Accessories [0:00:07]
The first classic men's accessory on this list that can double as a defensive weapon?
The unassuming umbrella. Coming in anywhere from 25 to 40 inches in length, an umbrella
can make a formidable weapon. Now, despite what you might have seen in the Kingsman movies,
most umbrellas don't come with the ability to stun people or stop bullets. That being said, I do own
an unbreakable umbrella and I can tell you that these things are tough. At 40 inches in length,
weighing 2 pounds, with a solid steel core, this thing could knock somebody out. And sure,
it's not going to hit like a Louisville Slugger, but carrying an umbrella isn't going
to draw attention to you like, yeah, walking down the street with this thing would. Now,
the big question is should you go with the hook or the straight end? Well, the hook is convenient. It
allows you to free up both hands. Also, if you practice every day for 5 years, you can probably
learn to swing mugs of beer around and use them as weapons. However, in self-defense forms,
most guys prefer the straight handle because they feel they can do more damage. And if you
wanna see an umbrella in action, check this out. Boom! Man! This guy’s just laying into that bag.
Seriously, with that length, you can get a mean swing with this thing. In today’s video gents,
we’re talking about everyday clothing accessories that you can use for self defense.
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cost, this is your chance. All right, gents, now let’s get back to the content. Now, before I get
into the next accessory, really quick, I want to explain why I'm making this video. So, about 10
months ago, a good friend of mine was out walking in a mid-sized American city and was attacked
at about 9 o’clock at night. He was attacked by two people. One of them with a stun gun. One of
them with a knife. Now, according to what he can remember, the way it went down is he was stunned
from behind. He was shocked trying to figure out what's going on and then he had these two people
approaching him, one with a knife, the other one trying to stun him again with the stun gun. He
assumed it was a robbery. Now, this guy isn't a pushover. He's a former wrestler and Special
Forces. Taken by surprise, he proceeded to defend himself with the only thing he had,
his hands. Now, the whole thing happened less than a minute and he was able to fight his
attackers off, but he didn't get away Scot free. In fact, here's a picture of his hands and arms
2 days after the event. Yeah. That's a nice picture, right? I share this story with you
because in the vast majority of cases, you don't get to choose when you're attacked. Now, you're
not going to have much warning and they don't care who you voted for. So, all that being said,
the most powerful weapon you have for self defense is right here in between your ears. That’s your
brain. Using it and making sure that you don't put yourself in dangerous situations. And that's why
the next accessory on this list is one you didn't expect. That next accessory, gents, your watch.
And no, I'm not talking about taking them off and using them as brass knuckles, although that might
work. Now, what I'm talking about is understanding that most crimes happen after dark. 8 p.m.,
9 p.m., 10 p.m., that’s peak time for assault and murder. Midnight, that's prime time for
sexual assault. 1 a.m., 2 a.m., 3 a.m., people are drunk. Be careful. Stay out of their way. Stay off
the roads. Now, of course, those of you with law enforcement background, sociology background, you
know the crimes happen 24/7. There isn't a time in which crimes don't happen. That being said,
I haven't been in a bar fight for over 20 years because I stopped going to bars. All right,
Antonio, come on, that watch was weak. Give me a real defensive accessory. How about a flashlight?
Do you see that? Notice how you were blinded. Well, guess what? That happens when somebody
sneaks up on you and you shine 1,000 lumens, boom, right in their face. Another great thing with some
of these metal flashlights, they make for great clubs. Now, flashlight doesn’t have to be huge
to be bright and get the job done. And if you want to take it to a whole another level,
there are flashlights out there that double as stun guns.
Now, please note that may not be legal in your area. So, please check with the local laws.
I know for me in the State of Wisconsin because I have a concealed carry permit,
I'm allowed to have these weapons. And speaking of weapons, what about pistols? Now, for me,
I do consider pistols to be accessories. Just look at how this HK VP9 goes perfectly with this sports
jacket. Now, look at this Beretta 92FS. [0:05:02]
Look at how that black works with the gold. The texture on the handle working with that
texture in the jacket. Amazing. For those days you want to wear close-fitted leather, but not
have any printing, well, look no further than the Hellcat. I mean just look at that combination.
No. Just kidding. I do not consider pistols to be a common man's accessory. That being said,
I do collect them and I have had a lot of you guys ask me “Antonio, could you do a video on
concealed carry?” If this is interesting to you, yes, no, you don't care, let me hear your opinion
down in the comments. Next up on the list, a large keychain. First up, we’ve got the keys
themselves. You’ve probably seen people create a scary fist like this. Is this going to do a
lot of damage? I don't think in most cases it is, but here's the thing. If it gives you confidence,
if it gives you, okay, I've got something waiting for them, then I would say if this is all you got,
go for it. Stop. Let me correct myself. In all these situations, you want to run away.
You want to get out of here. You don't want to necessarily stand and fight. What I'm talking
about in that situation is if you’re cornered, if you cannot escape, you want to try to make
yourself look as fierce as possible. Now, on your keychain, you may choose to have some pepper gel,
some pepper spray. This can be very effective not only for human beings, but if you've got
a stray dog following you barking and you think you’re going to get attacked. This right here is
a nonlethal way to get them to get out of there. Another option on your keychain you may want to
consider is a mini alarm. This is going to let the whole world know something's about to go down
and people that are attacking you probably don't want witnesses. It is something that, okay,
it makes them think twice. It makes them realize “Hey, did somebody here this? Who's coming?” 140
decibels in my opinion is the minimum that you want. Now, I know some of you guys may be saying,
“Come on, Antonio, that's a woman's thing. I would never carry an alarm.” Here’s the thing,
is they work and they’re effective. So, if it's a great tool, why not carry it? And if nothing else,
have it in your vehicle. Have it for other people in your life. So, this next item, I'm
going to put it on the list, but I'm not going to highly recommend it. And that is a defensive pen.
A lot of times these are used to break through glass and you could say, “Hey,
I'm going to use this thing as a weapon.” But it's not going to be the most intimidating weapon.
I’d put it up the same level as keys. If you're stuck in an alley and this is all you got, well,
it's at least something, but I think for a guy to be able to use something like this, you need
to be trained on how to use a stabbing weapon and most people are not. So, if you really like it,
get training on it. The same thing with the belt. Yes, you can use a belt as a weapon. In fact,
I loved watching the show, The Punisher, how he wraps it around his arm and, yeah, you just know
this is going to be a good knife fight. But yeah, to watch the accountant the way that he used the
belt to, yeah, manhandle that guy, that is— I mean is it realistic? No. Because let’s just, again,
face it. That guy could have turned anything into a weapon. I think he does. He turns a newspaper
into a weapon. And what we're looking to do here is you’re looking to create space between you and
the other person, the attacker. That's what you want to do. Anything you can grab can technically
be used as a weapon. Seriously, this heavy hanger right here can be used as a weapon. But more
importantly, this is going to create space between me and my attacker. If this is all I got and he's
got a knife, well, at least I can try to keep that knife away until I can escape. That being said,
if you hit the right area at the right angle, even a small tool like this right here can do
catastrophic damage. Now, I talked about running away. Gents, if you can, that is your #1 option.
Get out of there. And with that being said, you got to have the right footwear. So, I love Western
boots. But when I’ve got a leather base or a pair of dress shoes that have a leather sole, you guys
know I love leather soles, but not when you need traction, not when you to be able to move around.
I'm going to recommend if you're going to be in an area that you're a little bit uncertain about,
go for that rubber sole. You want traction. You want to be able to hold your ground. Another
advantage of a boot, when you kick somebody, it's going to better protect your foot. Yeah. You kick
somebody with this, they're going to feel it. Now, certain fragrances, if they're over applied, are
they a weapon? According to the Geneva Convention, the answer is yes. According to bylaw of 1981,
more than 5 sprays Kouros is considered deadly unless your name is Michela or Jeremy. Now, what
about a pocket knife? First up, do you have time to pull it out? Second, do you know how to use it
as a defensive weapon? I’m going to conservatively say that for 99% of you, that answer is no. That
being said, I still recommend carrying a knife, carrying a multi-tool because they’re incredibly
useful. And if you happen to be carrying a Ka-Bar, I am going to say that this is a pretty good
deterrent. Another great defensive accessory? Your clothing. As a guy that used to ride motorcycles,
I loved Kevlar clothing. So, I had it in my jeans, but I also had it in a sweatshirt.
I had it in a light jacket. And look out there. There's a lot of great options. Some of it looks
pretty good. And if you're really serious like you really want to have clothing that’s going
to be knife resistant, check out Kevlar. Now, what about leather? Will leather stop a knife?
No. I’m not going to tear up this jacket and I will say that it depends on the thickness of the
leather and the way that the person is attacking you with a knife. With a stabbing motion,
if they've got a lot of force and unless they hit some hardware, it's probably not going to stop it.
However, with a slash, it could do a decent job of stopping that first cut. In any case,
leather jackets are amazing. [0:10:00]
And if you want to learn more about leather jackets,
check out this video right here. This is my ultimate guide to buying the perfect
leather jacket for you. I go in detail what you need to look for, what you want to avoid. So,
if you're looking for a leather jacket, you want an accessory that’s going to protect you,
check this one out right here. An awesome video. Seriously, go watch the video or I'm going to
come pay you a visit. [0:10:21] End of Audio