Are self defense rings good for real-life protection?

Self defense rings are one of the best self defense weapons you can have for real-life protection. Self defense rings possess many advantages such as:

• They are practical because they are worn on your hand and don't need to be stored in your purse or pocket
• They are effective by supplementing your punches with a cutting, slicing, or stabbing ability
• They are easy to use and don't require extensive training or practice
• They are immediately accessible for defense if you were to be suddenly attacked and don't need to be retrieved from your purse or pocket
• They are hand-mounted to prevent being knocked out of your hand or dropped
• Some self defense rings are discreet because they are designed as normal jewelry
• They are compact, lightweight, and easy to wear
• They are cost-effective only requiring an initial investment, and do not require any ammunition, liquid replenishment, batteries or charging
• They are easy to maintain by periodically cleaning them and storing them in a cool, dry, dark place when not being worn
• Self defense rings have many different styles and designs to match your taste
• They can empower you, give you more confidence, and greater peace of mind

Let's flesh out each of these advantages to understand how self defense rings are good for protection in a real-life situation.

Practicality

Self defense rings are practical because they can be worn on your hand and don't need to be carried in your bag, purse or pocket. When you compare rings to other self defense products like knives, pepper spray, guns, or even keychains, all of the other products require you to carry and store your item. This can make other self defence items bulky, heavy, and take up extra space.

Effectiveness

Self defense rings can be very powerful and effective at protecting you from an attacker. Defense rings are normally worn on your hand and supplement your punches with the ability to cut skin, collect DNA, and inflict greater damage.

Ease of Use

Self defense rings are easy to use for the average person and significantly easier to use than other self defense weapons. Everyone instinctively knows how to throw a punch, and that is the minimum required knowledge to use a self defense ring to fight off an attacker. There are more advanced techniques, strikes, and strategies to using a self defense ring but most people will be able to receive its full benefits just by knowing how to punch. There is no required training or practice needed for a self defense ring compared to other defense weapons.

Accessibility

Self defense rings are the only weapon that is always immediately accessible and can be used in a sudden attack. If you're carrying any other weapon like a knife or pepper spray, and you are suddenly attacked on the street, there is a very small chance you can either retrieve your weapon in time, or be able to retrieve it during the scuffle. Even a gun in a holster might be difficult to access if you're physically entangled with a perpetrator. On the other hand (no pun intended), a self defense ring is always on your hand, armed and ready to supplement your punches, even if you're already in a scuffle.

Hand-Mounted

A common legitimate concern is if the predator knocks your weapon out of your hand, wrestles it away from you, or you simply lose control and drop it in a struggle. All other weapons are detached from your body and can be knocked out of your hand or accidentally dropped. Self defense rings are affixed to your hand and it will be very difficult to knock it off your finger if you're making a fist.

Discretion

If you're carrying a gun, knife, pepper spray, or self defense keychain, and a cop stops you and finds your weapon, will the cop know that it's a weapon? When you go the airport with pepper spray, will TSA confiscate it? If you go to work and your pocket knife falls out of your bag, will your coworkers feel threatened?

One benefit of self defense rings is that they are discreet and look just like normal jewelry. Therefore if a cop stops you and finds your ring, or if you go through security at the airport, or a coworker sees your ring, they will not suspect that it is an actual weapon.

Frame

Self defense rings are generally lightweight weighing only a few grams and small in size not measuring more than your finger's circumference. Most other weapons are larger and heavier than rings and can be burdensome to carry with you regularly.

Investment

Self defense rings are normally a one-time investment. Once you purchase a ring, it normally lasts a long time and can be used without any other investments. Weapons like pepper spray have expiration dates. Guns require ammunition and training costs. Flashlights or personal defense alarms need batteries or charging.

Maintenance

Self defence rings are very low maintenance for personal protection. You simply need to clean it periodically and store it in a cool, dry, dark place to maintain it both as jewelry and a weapon. Other products like guns require maintenance procedures like regular cleaning, lubricating the parts, and recoating exposed surfaces.

Fashion

Self defense jewelry is designed to be fashionable as well as protective. Some other products have taken measures to be more fashionable too. Pepper spray comes in various designs and colors, a change from their older black-only cannisters. Self defense keychains normally come in different colors to match the user's preferences.

Peace of Mind

All self defense weapons can provide some peace of mind. But that's only if you have it with you. Most stun guns and knives are left at home in a drawer. Self defense rings are one of the only weapons that will be regularly on you and can give you daily peace of mind.

Who Can Wear Self Defense Rings?

Any person can wear a self defense ring, but these are some popular demographics that choose to wear them often:

1. Runners/Joggers
2. Students
3. Health Care Workers
4. Mothers
5. Young Professionals
6. Nightlife Industry Workers
7. Service Industry Workers

Where Can You Wear Self Defense Rings?

The advantage of a self defense ring is that it can be worn all the time. However, some people don't like wearing jewelry all the time and would prefer to put the ring on in certain more dangerous situations like:

1. Running/jogging
2. Commuting to/from work
3. Traveling overseas
4. Solo walks
5. Going out at night to dinner or to bars with friends
6. Walking to/from class or dormitories in the evening
7. Meeting strangers
8. Going on dates with new partners
9. Walking to/from your car in a parking lot or garage
10. Walking your dog
11. Hiking
12. Taking buses, trains, or ride-share apps like Uber or Lyft

Conclusion

Self defense rings are the fastest growing segment in the self defense product industry for good reason. They have so many advantages and fit into people's lives so seamlessly that everyone from women, to men, to students are buying them. Not only do they have great self defense capabilities but the increased daily peace of mind they provide is priceless to many people.

If you're interested in purchasing a self defense ring today, feel free to browse our entire store collection here: Defender Ring self defense ring collection.

Other Resources

If you are not sure what a self defense ring is, read our What is a Self Defense Ring guide here to learn about the basics of self defense rings.

If you have a self defense ring and want to learn about where to strike an attacker, check out our article Vulnerable Areas of a Predator to Target here.