It is a sad world we live in when everyone does not have access to a place where they feel safe. But just because it keeps you out of the elements and keeps “others” outside, does not make it a home.

To me, your home is a place of safety. It is a place where you know everything is going to be alright. If this is not the type you currently live in, then you live in a building, a structure, a house, but it is not a home. It is not a home in the way I view the word home. If you do not have such a place in your life, I hope you find one or create one soon.

But above all, do not confuse “home” with just a roof over your head. Home is so much more than that, and above all, it should invoke a feeling of safety.

Have you ever considered that your cell phone could be a weapon? I saw an YouTube video where the phone was held like a happen and the corner of the phone was a weapon. Your phone may break but if you need it, use it

Pens and pencils are awesome weapons. They can be used to gouge the eyes, or ears. Even potentially stab the attacker in the neck. You can purchase a “tactical” pen on Amazon. The are more robust and can be carried almost everywhere. I have carried one through airports and even the security going into Tibet!

Glass bottles can be broken and used as a weapon to slice someone.

Any heavy object around you can become a club or an object to throw at your attacker. An example would be fire extinguishers.

Watches. A simple wrist watch can be turned into a improvisational knucklebuster by positioning the the face of it across your middle knuckles, while holding the band or bracelet inside.

Belts. Belts can be used to in a variety of ways. With the proper training, it can used to capture a hand or foot. For everyone else, you can strike them with the belt portion of the belt.

More to the point, when you enter any environment, first identify several exits, but after that think about all the things around you that could be used as a weapon in a self-defense situation.