u/random123121

I don't feel comfortable giving advice any further. It seems as many inquiries are not about defense, but actually offense. Clean your mind.

I've noticed pepper spray has become the holy grail of this sub. I considered it but ruled it out.

1. Cat - pepper is harmful to cats
2. Dependence on outside weapon - has to be on you, available, not expired or dried up
3. Can back fire especially with indoor use.

That being said if it works for you, it definitely has the ability to equalize. (given you have the good kind and know how to use it)

For a small woman in the parking lot...sure. just realize it is not the answer to every single question on this sub.

edit.

It really does depend on your unique situation. You wouldn't use a screwdriver to fix everything that breaks.

As for what weapons I personally carry? Honestly, nothing. There are weapons every place you look. I used to keep a steel pipe or something under my seat/behind door. But now, i just improvise.

The threat never comes how you plan it anyways.

My main point was to think about the battlefield, your individual capabilities and what threat you face.

Like a video game, you wouldn't use the same arsenal in every level vs every opponent.