If you are looking for the best self defense products you should take the time to look through a few catalogs. This way you can review the various items available as well as compare the prices.

One of the most effective self defense products available are stun guns. They allow you to zap the person with a voltage of electricity that gives them a shock. The one downside to using a stun gun is you have to get within very close range in order to use one. They are restricted in some states so make sure you find out if it is legal in your area before you get one. Some quality ones to look at include:

• Talon™ MINI 80,000 volts
• Stun Master™ 100,000-300,000v
• Stun Master™ 625,000 volts
• Stun Master™ 775,000 volts
• Telescopic Stun Baton 800,000v
• Stun Batons 300,000-500,000v
• Z-Force™ 100,000-300,000 volts
• Stun/Alarm Flashlights
• Runt Stun Guns 350-950kv
• Hot Shot 975,000v Stun Gun
• Cell Phone Stun Gun

Pepper spray is a product you can use without having to get as close. You can carry it in your purse, pocket, or even on your keychain. Pepper spray will definitely stop the perpetrator in their tracks because it burns their eyes for a period of time. Just make sure you don't spray it down wind or it will end up getting into your eyes as well. Take a look at these models:

• Pepper Shot™ 1/2 oz.
• Pepper Shot™ 2 & 4 oz.
• Pepper Shot™ Tri-Pack
• PepperPAGER
• Wildfire 18%™ Spray
• Pepper Pens
• Pepper Spray Booklet
• Stunning Ring
• Lipstick Pepper Spray

Mace defense sprays work very similar to pepper spray but the effects often don't last as long. Here are some various mace products to consider:

• Mace™ Pepper Spray
• Mace™ Pepper Foam
• Michigan Approved Sprays
• Mace™ Triple Action Spray
• Mace™ Hot Walkers
• Mace Leatherette Key Chain
• Mace Hard Case Key Chain
• Mace Pepper Batons
• Mace Pepper Gel

Sometimes it isn't a person you need to defend yourself from, it may be an animal. If you are camping and worry about various animals in the area you may want to carry a repeller. They also work well for dogs which can come in handy if you enjoy walking. Dog bites are very common for people who live in residential areas. You may want to consider one of these products:

• Electronic Dog repeller
• Mace Canine Repellent
• Bear Spray

Some individuals are afraid of not being able to defend themselves with such items. This is a common fear for the elderly and for women as well. Having a self defense alarm is a good option for such individuals. It will often result in the perpetrator running off as other people will quickly come to your defense. Take a look at these great self defense alarms:

• Mace™alarm & flashlight
• Mace™ Screecher alarm
• 2 n 1 personal & burglar alarm
• 130db alarm w/ door alarm
• 125db alarm and flashlight
• Door Stop Alarm
• 130db alarm with light
• Electronic Pocket Whistle

There are a variety of miscellaneous self defense products you may be interested in as well. They can be used for a variety of special needs you may have. Here is a list of some that you might find to be very interesting:

• The Heart Attack
• Nap Alarm for Drivers
• Crossbows
• Throwing stars
• Telescopic steel batons
• High Velocity Sling Shot
• Handcuffs
• Kubotans
• Blowguns
• Paintball Gun
• AirSoft Spring BB Pistols
• Emergency Auto Tool
• Instructional Fighting DVDs

As you can see there are many different types of self defense products to be found in catalogs. You can find the equipment you are looking for as well as the right model to fit your needs and your budget. If you aren't sure of the quality of an item take the time to read reviews about it online before you make the purchase.