Designed for practical and defensive use
598910
This knife is an excellent design for safe gripping, balance, and utility.
1089279
This is a very well thought-out product.  It is versatile and expandable for a variety of loads and cargoes.  The successively smaller zippered pockets stacked on the front of the main chamber are great for keys, wallet, phone, etc., so one can travel as light/flat or thoroughly equipped as desired.  Having bought the Medium version, which works well with my S&W .45 Shield (even with the extended magazine), I will get the Small version also, for J-Frame days.  Materials and quality of workmanship are top-notch.

The only downside, compared to some forms of carry, is deployment speed, in that you have to get past a zipper.  Something like this also accrues to other external "not-a-holster" carry methods, such as the Sneaky Pete or the ABDO.  For simply presenting a firearm from carriage, nothing beats a strong-side belt holster -- but we already knew that.  When that means of carry isn't practical, one must choose a compromise, and the DTOM pack is a good one.
781906
I have had a life-long passion for the martial arts, (Judo, Jujitsu, Karate, Krav Maga, combatives, Defensive tactics etc), as well as self-defense weapons of all kinds including simple hand-held tools like the Persuader, Baton, Yawara stick, Short stick, Kubotan and this Defender 1 Personal Defense and Safety tool.

I was fortunate to have been one of the early users of this particular weapon. I had attended a seminar where this unique self-defense weapon was being taught.  I have also seen the DVD and worked with this tool for a short time.  I found it to be one of the most unique practical self-defense tools on the market today. I know it looks a little strange, but do not let that stop you from ordering this self-defense set of Defender and DVD.

 There is a lot to like about this self-defense tool.  (1) It is very light in weight and easy to carry in your pocket. (2) It is made out of hard plastic and is very durable.  (3) The techniques are simple to use and are highly effective. (4) You can use this tool to strike with but it is most effective when used as a pain compliance tool to break holds and grabs.  (5) It is reasonably priced. (6) The beauty of this self-defense tool is that it comes with a DVD showing how to use this weapon.

In conclusion, if you are seeking a highly effective and simple self-defense tool that you can easily carry with you at all times, you may want to check out this excellent product out. It is also highly recommended to seek out an instructor of the Defender 1 in order to have some hands-on training with this tool.

Rating:  5 Stars.  Joseph J. Truncale (Yawara Stick Techniques for Law Enforcement, Univ. of Illinois Press,  An official manual of Bushi Satori Ryu)
3512149
I carried a Buck 110 folding hunter in my pocket and a KA-BAR USMC fighting knife on my LBE 30 years ago in the jungles of Central America.  For the concrete jungle I now inhabit, this is my point-defense.  I have purchased three of these so far.  The first was lost in a move.  The second was lost when persons unknown smashed my passenger side window in a "secure" parking lot and stole it from the glove compartment. Now, I never leave it.  That's how much I love it.

The material quality and build design make it near indestructible.  The pocket clip makes it handy.  The speed that it can be drawn and opened with one hand, on the fly, makes it a very lethal weapon, should one ever need to deploy it in anger. Highly recommended.
2090377
I bought this case for practicality. The home button is covered nicely. People have stuff on their hands when they use their iPhone - it's a fact. That teeny tiny tolerance between the button and the faceplate catches sticky junk. I wanted my home button covered, my screen covered, and the ports protected from wetness and grit during use. This case is a compromise between being compact and being armored. The holes for ports are deep, so you will need an extender for things like a Square reader, the silencer tab is a bit hard to reach, and the power switch is not flexible when you first get it. The belt clip is brittle and the clip is tricky, so I don't use it. Those are function tradeoffs that I find reasonable. The integrated screen cover does make the screen slightly less touchable. The whole thing looks less like an iPhone, which, given the rate of theft, can be a good thing. This is not the perfect case for everyone, but it fits well and does what it says it will. I recommend it for butterfingered people.
3597509
I like Magpul stuff generally, because they think about how equipment is used, then do a good job of engineering and testing.  This case offers good protection and grip, but is not bulky and clingy like the case it replaced.  The color helps me find and identify my phone.  The ribs reinforce and help to grasp the device.  The phone popped into the case easily, and the case was packaged sensibly.

If your phone lives in a harsh environment or is likely to be tossed or dropped, you may want more protection.  Mine has survived a three foot drop, but the only protection for the face of the phone is a bit of a lip.

Good price, good design, and good execution.  Magpul comes through again.
2956237
The techniques presented in this book are simple and deadly.  They are meant to be used when one is facing a life and death situation.  Many involve holding on to your opponent's head while delivering a potentially fatal blow.  Some of these techniques are suited only for attacking the eyes or throat.  If I were going on to the battlefield, this book would be all I'd need; however, in the civilian world, there are things that this book does not address, such as awareness and avoidance, and legal considerations.  However, it does address different crimes that the reader may come up against, and having the proper mental attitude to deliver these fatal techniques.  I'd recomend getting this book as a suplement to a more awareness-based self defense program; these are great techniques, but knowing when to use them is critical.
112586
Very inexpensive yet provides good protection for my kitchen table. That's where all my weapons maintenence is conducted. I would suggest putting some small magnetic bowls near you  to place darker screws, pins, Springs etc
247060
This is a most useful and versatile way to protect my new MacBook Pro while (a) carrying it around on the shoulder strap, or (b) carrying the laptop and bag inside a backpack during a recent flight to another city, or (c) simply using the handles to carry it with me to my monthly book club meeting.  It offers moderate (not total) protection, especially when supplemented by additional layers of padding beneath and above my laptop.  The extra compartments accommodate my wireless mouse and mouse pad easily.  A useful and attractive design.
540026
This is a very good non-lethal self defense device. Easy to load and fire, accurate to 20 feet (I tested it in the backyard). Feels solid in your hand. Doesn't look like a toy, which might have some deterrent value. Easy to carry in a briefcase, bag or purse, or just in a jacket pocket.  Only room for improvement is the light, which is a bit underpowered. Overall, highly recommended.
229806
This is exactly what we were looking for.  This is not a real "secure" safe, but more of a deterrent.  While it is Metal, it can be easily carried away, cut up, or drilled with virtually any decent power tool.  It can also be pried open (if you are determined enough).
However, if looking for something that is more "deterrent" in relatively secure location, then this is a good option.

I bought approximately 15 of these for a home where multiple adults live, and they needed something where they could "lock away" their things, for a short period of time.  (The home has security and the residents know each other) with the mobility to easily move.

We have not had enough time to evaluate battery life, but are hoping for 1 year before having to change out the 4 AA batteries supplied with the unit.
3044487
A little added personal protection needed these days.
3044958
Sturdy design. One of the first tactical pens I have owned that is an easy to use and functional pen. Unlike other more complicated designs, this pen can be used by simply removing the cap. A good non-lethal self defense alternative.
2788845
Immensely handy for cutting innumerable things, either as a camping implement, or to have in a car in case you get stuck out in the boonies.  The blade is very, very sharp, it has a sturdy handle, and it would do some very serious damage in a self-defense situation.  Other than that, its a sturdy axe although purpose-designed axes or similar are better daily users.  This is really a hold-out implement to enable you to start fires, hammer nails and pull them, or use the 550 cord to set up a poncho hooch (which you could do one time--not likely to wrap the cord back on the handle once its off), or protect yourself.
2080081
This is a great, highly portable solution to making a motorcycle more secure without dragging around a gargantuan chain, not to mention trying to find something secure to wrap the chain around wherever you go. It's very solid, and reviews I've read have verified that it's pretty resistant to anything portable a thief is going to bring along (freezing spray, chisels, hack saws, etc.), so it seems like good value for the money. It ain't cheap, and it doesn't have an audible alarm in it, but the sheer toughness of it makes it at least seem like one of the better solutions available.
3269845
Fortunately this is one item I hope not to use.  The design is excellent and appears durable.  Adequate mounting (with screws perhaps) takes some thought as to availability and secureness, as a collision or rollover will likely be quite jarring and the tool needs to be where you plan it to be.
373293
I got this for my girlfriend, who uses a Sig .938 as her carry gun. She doesn't carry as often as she should because the holster that came with it is not that comfortable and requires a belt (which she often doesn't wear), so I was looking for something more practical. This seemed to fit the bill, as it offers comfort and can be worn with almost any outfit.  The gun fits well in this holster as promised. She is quite thin, so I was concerned about finding a product that would fit, but this one tightens up nicely. She hasn't tried running with it, but says it works well for her walks with the dog.

She doesn't usually use the clip because it is a little difficult to use. It is silent, as advertised, but can be a little tricky to unbuckle, especially if you are wearing the band and gun underneath your clothing. Her gun seems to stay in find without being buckled in, but if you were going to try to run with it or do any other high impact activity, you would have to deal with the unwieldy buckle, which could cost you valuable seconds in a situation where you needed quick access to your gun.

It is not quite as discreet as I would have hoped, but it gets the job done and is versatile enough to be worn in several different positions. We will keep are eyes out for something more discreet for certain occasions, but this is a good one to have in the arsenal, especially for fitness and casual use.