What Are The Most Effective Homemade Self-Defense Weapons?

Learning how to make homemade self-defense weapons from the most basic and inexpensive elements you might already have lying around in your home might just save you and your family from some unexpected and dangerous situation.

How many times have you suddenly woken up in the middle of the night just because you think you heard something unusual? It does bother you, doesn’t it?

So once you learn how to make homemade weapons, you might not feel completely safe from tragedies such as thefts and robberies but you definitely will be more prepared to deal with them.

Also, learning how to build non-lethal self-defense weapons can help you realize that you can get very creative with essentials as basic and simple as pepper and scraps of wood.

So let’s see how creative we can get when it comes to making homemade self-defense weapons.

3 most common types of non-lethal defense weapons that you can build at home

1. Pocket Stick

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One of the simplest yet very effective homemade self-defense weapons, the pocket stick, is something that you can not only use at home but also carry with you when you go outside. It is also very popularly known as Kubotan or Yawara.

How to make a pocket stick?

The first step is to cut the rod depending on your hand’s size. Cut until it protrudes at least two inches from both the sides of your hand. Once this is done, drill only two holes in the center of the rod with a distance of at least two inches between them.

After the cutting and drilling, thread the paracord into the holes but don’t forget to leave a loop on one side. This is the side where your middle finger will rest.

Then you finally grip the rod in order to properly get the paracord looped around the middle finger. Make sure that it isn’t loose in any way. Then immediately begin to cut off the ends of the paracord using a knife followed by burning the ends off in order to form a lump that eliminates the possibility of the paracord passing through the holes.

And if you like, you can easily drill another hole to make a key ring.

2. Pepper Spray

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Most women already know what a pepper spray is, but only a few use it. Pepper spray is considered to be one of the most non-lethal self-defense weapons on the planet. And don’t be mistaken, this particularly valuable homemade self-defense product is not only used by women but many homeowners who want to protect their families from unfortunate events like thefts and robberies.

A pepper spray has the ability to incapacitate the attacker, which is exactly what you need to be doing in order to distract him or her before you take the next crucial step to getting out of the situation.

How to make pepper spray?

Before you begin the process, it is best to cover your face with a facemask. The first step is to heat alcohol and the ground chili pepper seeds in a pan. Then cover the pan and let the alcohol and chili pepper seeds solution boil for 30 to 35 minutes.

After the boiling, it’s time to strain and then pour all the liquid into a pot with at least 3 to 4 cups of water. You will again have to boil this solution until it turns really thick.

The final step is to take the pot off the stove and mix the thick solution thoroughly. Then cool it down with the help of baby oil and fill those squirt guns with some pepper spray!

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3. Slingshot

A slingshot is one of those self-defense weapons that we might have played with when we were kids, remember? I myself remember accidentally breaking so many window glasses while playing with a slingshot when I was young.

And what does this prove? That a slingshot can be among the most effective non-lethal self-defense weapons to keep at your disposal in order to always be safe and prepared to tackle adversities like getting robbed or attacked in your own home.

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How to make a slingshot?

Take a piece of wood and carve it to get a Y shape. Then attach each end of the rubber tubing to the tips of the wood with the help of strings. Make sure to string the tips in a very tight manner. Once that is secured, it’s time to cut the center of the rubber.

Now let’s come to the 2 x 2 leather cutout. Make two holes towards the end of the leather cutout and then string the rubber exactly at the point where you made the cuts on both ends. Finally, attach your string to them.

You can use a small rock with a slingshot as even that is pretty helpful when it comes to protecting your family and home from thieves and robbers.

Now you can kick some ass!

So what are the most common types of homemade self-defense weapons?

  • Pocket stick.
  • Pepper spray.
  • Slingshot.

While there are much more, these 3 are the easiest to make on your own and are also among the most effective non-lethal self-defense weapons.

In situations where you might not get time to think, it is highly advisable to use any one of these 3 products to defend yourself in the most effective and practical manner. And that is why you need to keep them at your disposal so you can easily grab them and make your move.

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But sometimes, when you don’t have such self-defense weapons by your side, you will simply have to improvise by using what is already around you. And many of us are not good at making effective spontaneous decisions during an emergency, right?

So it’s always a better idea to keep self-defense weapons like a slingshot, pocket stick, or pepper spray right next to your bedside or maybe in all the rooms of your house, such as the bathrooms, bedrooms, living room, kitchen, and the garage.

Do you agree that one needs to make homemade weapons in order to be well prepared for any tragedy? What kind of helpful devices have you constructed and have they really worked?

Please let us know in the comments section below.

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