If you've ever found yourself feeling unsafe walking alone, having a self-defense tool within easy reach can provide a sense of security. From those unsettling moments when you feel someone's unwanted presence trailing you to the heart-pounding instant when you need help, these self-defense keychains and tools will instantly assist you.
After thorough research and evaluation, we've curated a list of self-defense keychains that will give you peace of mind.
Remember - Canadians cannot carry any tool for the purposes of self-defense - if you happen to be carrying a keychain for your car keys, only then is this legal (more on Canadian self-defense laws below!).
Best Self-Defense Keychains For Canadians
This 10 Piece Set-Keychain Kit is a fantastic value pack which includes a personal alarm, emergency whistle, a bottle opener and other items for when you face unexpected danger.
The alarm is impressively loud, serving as a powerful deterrent to potential threats and allowing you to call for help. If you want a keychain with the most number of tools, this is the set for you.
Attach the SABRE bear spray to any keychain for the purposes of defending yourself against (ahem) wildlife.
This particular spray provides good protection at a safe distance - up to 3 meters away with 5 one-second bursts. It doesn't come with a keychain but it will attach onto one you may already have.
Attach this pocket-sized defender to your keychain and ward off potential threats by call for assistance when every second counts. This alarm has a 130dB siren a strobe light and a key chain in 7 colours. It's the most stylish option with the gold attachment hook and different colour options.
Since we're on the theme of safety alarms, the Hootie is my other tried and true favorite alarm to ensure creeps never mess with you. The pin activated alarm has a strobe light and screeching sound up to 130dB. It's useful for walking around town, on campus, on the trail, and for running.
In comparison to the Birdie alarm, Hootie's features are the same - a strobe light, 130dB alarm, and is battery operated. The only difference is aesthetic with the additional mint green color option.
If you want more than the alarm and strobe light, the Stinger Seatbelt Cutter & Alarm comes with a car window breaker and seatbelt cutter thanks to its angled tip design.
With the keychain loop, this portable seatbelt cutter will clip onto your belt, bag and jeans. It's also battery operated like the other 2 alarms.
What Keychain can I Legally Carry in Canada?
When deciding on your self-defense keychain setup, keep in mind that the legality of carrying any self-defense tools pivots on the intent behind possession, not just the item itself. You cannot carry anything for the purposes of self-defense in Canada.
So - if a police officer asks why you have bear spray or a keychain with an alarm on it - it is legal to say that you have them for defense against wildlife. It is illegal however, to say that you want it for self-defense purposes against another human being.
Are Self-Defense Keychains Effective?
The mere presence of a self-defense tool like a keychain can be enough to deter an attacker. They may even grant you an opportunity to escape and seek help. But - in terms of legality, Canadian law differs to the US.
In Canada, you cannot posses any weapon or self-defense tool for the purposes of self-defense. And of course, if you have a weapon (like a firearm), it's illegal unless you have a gun license.
Particularly self-defense keychains with pepper spray, tactical pens or stun gun features, these are illegal in Canada. It would be difficult to argue to RCMP that you were carry a kit with all three of these simply for protection against "bears." Regardless, ensure they are legal in your jurisdiction and learn the proper usage to avoid potential legal issues or unintended injuries.
Have you ever been in a dangerous situation? Let me know in the comments below how you dealt with it. Stay safe!
Comments