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If you’ve ever thought you might need a small, easy to conceal self-defense weapon, you’re not alone. Pepper spray is one good option, of course, but if someone’s out to hurt you, the criminal may be expecting pepper spray, and therefore can defend against it.

Instead, look for something that has a little bit more power to it, and is legal besides — at least in most states. You can carry it as a keychain, and this small weapon is always at the ready. Simply carry it with you to have it within reach at a moment’s notice, ready to come to your defense in the event you find that you need to protect yourself.

The Kubotan was first used here by the Los Angeles Police Department after it was introduced to them by Grandmaster Takayuki Kubota in the 1970s. It became a useful tool to control prisoners were not cooperative, and eventually became a civilian self-defense tool, as well. It’s so effective because it looks so innocuous. Looking like nothing more than an oversized keychain ornament, the end is used a pressure point similar to the way a finger would be used for the same moves. It can also be used effectively on bony parts of the body like a forearm. Wherever it’s used, it will hurt the attacker.

This “weapon” is considered to be nonlethal, but state laws vary and you should check to make sure you can use the Kubotan before you buy. If you purchase and use it, you may be charged with felony assault if it’s not legal in your state.

Another great thing about the Kubotan is that you don’t really need a background in the martial arts in order to use it successfully. You should have some self-defense training and knowledge, though. The tool is meant to hurt the attacker, so you can strike the attacker in sensitive areas, “crush” bony areas of the body, and otherwise disable the attacker. The Kubotan at the very least gives you the ability to hold your own against an attacker. You don’t need much training to use the weapon, but to get some training in self-defense techniques in order to use it most effectively.

The Kubotan is usually five to six inches long and is made of wood, plastic or metal. Shaped like a tube, it has a taped or flat end. It helps to “reinforce” your fist so that you won’t break your hand if you have to defend yourself by punching.

Let’s take a look at the following situation to demonstrate its usefulness.

Let’s say you’re walking home at night, when a potential attacker accosts you and tries to grab you. By using the Kubotan, you can cause pain in his hand so that he is put off. If he tries to kick you, you can then use the Kubotan to block his kick. Again, the point is to inflict pain that will temporarily disable your attacker.

It’s very easy to learn how to use the Kubotan, and you can do so quickly. It’s also inexpensive, costing just five to six dollars.

This small weapon of defense gives a small defender an advantage with someone bigger. Remember the old saying of, ” the bigger they are, the harder they fall.” It gives the element of surprise as well. The attacker will not see it coming.

Again, check with your state before you buy a Kubotan to make sure it’s legal to do so. If it is illegal in your state, you can still use another item in its stead.

The next time you find yourself in a situation whereby you have to defend yourself against a physical attacker, perhaps the Kubotan can help you do just that.

There has been one story that haunts me each fall since 1990.

I still remember it as a 12-year-old boy, sitting in an auditorium listening to some overweight man with a moustache lecturing us in a hunter’s safety course. He then turned on a video describing a horrible event involving a father and son on a hunting trip.

The two were hunting ducks. They were walking by a river in the trees, the son following the father, when a duck flew in the air. The father aimed and followed the duck with his site as it circled around.

In his concentration, the father didn’t realize he turned around toward his son and pointed the barrel directly in front of his child’s face. The father’s eyes were set on the duck as he pulled the trigger.

But it wasn’t the duck that fell.

The mood was somber in that auditorium after everyone realized the father shot and killed his own son on a simple hunting trip. Every fall, when the leaves turn from green to orange and gold, and hunting season starts, I think of that story and a simple firearms training course could have stopped that from happening.

Weapons are dangerous. No matter what experience you may have, accidents can easily occur, especially when it is involving concealed weapons. If you own guns, or want to own one, there should be no argument about whether or not you should take a concealed carry training (CCW training) or some type of firearms course. There are no excuses for gun accidents. Once someone is shot, it’s hard to take that moment back. Safety should be the ultimate goal for anyone that carries a weapon.

Yes, guns are very dangerous, but they don’t have to be – not with the right firearms training. The first part of any firearms training is, obviously, safety with each weapon. To be safe, the user must know each part of the weapon. The user is also taught different laws and techniques (like never point a weapon at someone, even if it’s not loaded) that will ensure safety no matter what situation you are in.

Firearms training usually will discuss safety rules, malfunctions, components of the gun, the basics of ammunition, legal issues, cleaning, storing weapons, safety on a gun range, marksmanship, and other specifics for different types of weapons. CCW training courses will teach essential skills so you can safely use concealed carry weapons. CCW courses are usually designed for beginners and professionals and only take a total of 12 hours to complete.

Concealed carry training classes usually will take place in both the classroom and a firing range, and will teach things like safety measures, the functions of handgun components, ammunition, malfunctions, the grip and stance, sight and trigger management, cleaning and safe storage and other legal aspects and different types of concealment options. Students will be able to use what they learned on the range with myriad firearms like the 45ACP semi-auto pistol, the 38SPL/357 Magnum revolver and a 9MM semi-auto pistol. CCW training students will be taught how to shoot in low light conditions, night sights, tactical flashlights and shooting with a laser site.