 You need something that's going to protect you, that's probably non-lethal, and you get that with the Hero products. Award-winning, patented, designed for families or individuals for personal protection. That's what it's for. The products are non-lethal. They're compact and concealable. They do not require a concealed carry permit. They include a pepper irritant, which has the highest rating allowable used by police and security for decades.