There are inexpensive ways to defend yourself or provide methods of self defense for your loved ones.  Powerful mace and pepper spray canisters can be purchased for under $20 and you can buy inexpensive taser online.  These devices are excellent for women to use to protect themselves against attackers because they can be found in small sizes that easily fit in a purse or pocket.  When buying a taser for a woman it is extremely important to purchase one of the smaller models that can be easily gripped in a woman’s hands.  If the taser is too large if can be taken away by the attacker and turned on the person it was intended to protect.  So when purchasing pepper spray or tasers, be sure the size is appropriate for the person who will be using it and they are properly trained in how to handle the device.