Self-Defense

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Self-defense planning is just as important a part of travel as choosing your destination. Traveling solo is already hard enough. Traveling solo defenseless is senseless. (MiceInkWanderlust)

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IMPORTANT NOTE

Before using the information below, be sure to check the “current” self-defense laws of the country(ies) you’re traveling to | Consult an International Lawyer | Consult a Lawyer practicing in the country you’re traveling to.

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🢜 Self-Defense Laws In Other Countries: Click Here

🢜 Self-Defense Laws Around The World: Click Here

🢜 TSA | What Can I Bring? | Pepper Spray | Checked Bags: Yes

🢜 Pepper Spray Legality By Country: Click Here

🢜 How to Use a Fire Extinguisher as an Improvised Weapon: Video

🢜 Rock (lock, soap, etc) in a sock weapon: Video

🢜 How to Use a Belt as an Improvised Weapon: Video

🢜 Belt vs Knife Self Defense: Video

STREET DOGS

Unrestrained dogs living alone, in small groups or in large packs cause the spread of disease, and inflict wounds on people | Unconfined dogs that live in cities, especially in the developing world | Problem is worldwide, particularly in urban areas | Dog Bite Statistics (just in the U.S.) | Worldwide, dog bites/attacks are under-reported.

🢜 To defend against street dogs, I wear a ratchet belt (about 10 inches too long) with a solid metal buckle: Amazon (not affiliated)

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