If you’re like me and got gifted pepper spray from your high school friend’s mom before making the big trek off to college for the first time, I’m here to tell you that there are better options for protecting yourself than carrying around a clunky spray can in your cross-body or clutch all year long.
Exhibit A (well, more like Exhibits A through L) are showcased in the slide show above for your viewing pleasure and your bodily protection. Not that we condone violence or anything, but if the necessity should call for it, some of these items are pretty ideal for a nice drop kick move or punch to take your opponent out in one swift move. If the Greek gods wore armor as their form of protection, consider this your modern day equivalent.
