| Ironically, in a world filled with terrorism, assault, rape, | | | | come out of "nowhere" to surprise and confuse the |
| and murder, I have to write an article giving people | | | | attacker. |
| reasons why they should be learning self-defense or | | | | - 5. It's legal to carry in most areas. |
| the Kubotan personal-protection weapon. But then, if | | | | - 6. If it's not legal where you live, it's easily |
| I didn't, who would? | | | | substituted by a wide array of every day items that |
| Just in case you've ever asked questions like... | | | | are the same shape and/or size. |
| "Which self-defense weapon is best for the beginner | | | | - 7. It would be stupid not to. |
| or untrained person?" | | | | In a self-defense situation, assailants typically brandish |
| "Why should I learn to use the Kubotan self-defense | | | | a weapon, not to use it, but to gain an advantage by |
| keychain?" Or... | | | | merely showing it. Having even a simple weapon, like |
| "What's so special about the Kubotan?" | | | | the Kubotan, evens the odds and can even tip them |
| Here are some answers off the top of my head: | | | | in your favor. |
| - 1. It's one of the easiest weapons to learn and use. | | | | So, the next time you're wondering whether or not |
| - 2. Short of picking up a rock or a stick, it's one of | | | | you should consider adding the simple-looking, yet |
| the cheapest weapons to buy or make. | | | | amazingly powerful Kubotan self-defense keychain to |
| - 3. It instantly gives a smaller defender a serious | | | | your self-defense arsenal... |
| advantage over a larger, stronger assailant. | | | | ...the answer is a resounding, "Yes! |
| - 4. It's easily concealable, allowing it to seemingly | | | | |