[A Navy Vet]

"Everything is a weapon."

Of course, if you're trained and practice. This article is for those who need self-defense without going through months of hand-to-hand and/or are older.

[TigersEye]

I don't have a lot of training but I have just always looked at whatever is around as a potential weapon. I did it spontaneously a couple of times when I was a kid. Surprised me almost as much as it did my antagonists.

I get your point though. I have a pocket folder and pepper spray as firearms alternatives. A stun gun would definitely beat opening someone up with a knife and take less skill.