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Items to Protect Yourself in Rough Parts of Town

I live near Detroit, Michigan. Notorious reputation. Today I nearly called the cops on someone. There was a car sitting out front, doing a drug deal with some stranger who walked up, right in front of my house. Just let the dog out and they took off. About an hour later, there was another car sitting outside, in front of my car, for hours. I went out there eventually because I had to go to work soon, and was like, can I help you? You guys need something? They pulled off pretty fast after assuring me they were good. I was going to call the cops if they hadn't left, they were just sitting there and I couldn't even get my car out until they left because they were literally parked in front of where I keep it. Pretty fishy to me, since they were just sitting there checking the area out.

Here's a list of items if you are visiting a bad area of town, going to an unfamiliar city, or somewhere else risky.

Steering clubs

10-20$, they lock either your steering wheel or your brakes, depending on which one you get. Personally I have both. I have one for my steering wheel, and I got a new one when I got a car with a clutch a while back. These are typically brightly colored and even it you have one in your car, thieves are typically deterred since they are made of thick metal, and there are typically easier cars to steal.

These are example of both ones I have.

Items to Protect Yourself in Rough Parts of Town

Items to Protect Yourself in Rough Parts of Town

Mace or Pepper Spray

I have one that clips onto my purse. Another in the shape of a lipstick container, for when I was in high school and it was banned. That got me through quite a number of bag searches. There is a wide array of shapes of mace, as well as some with more sprays than others. Aim for the eyes, face, if you are being attacked.

There are inconspicuous forms if you have to hide it.

Items to Protect Yourself in Rough Parts of Town

Guns

Many states are open carry. Michigan, Ohio, etc. My dad carries his gun on his hip at all times if possible. I think this one is pretty self explanatory. Aim, shoot, if attacked. Be mindful of state laws if you are traveling, as some states do not allow open carry.

Items to Protect Yourself in Rough Parts of Town

Pocket Knife

Also straightforward. But be careful if someone is holding a gun to your head, I wouldn't advise pulling a knife on them.

Items to Protect Yourself in Rough Parts of Town

I will add more on another take if I think of more. This is it for now, just keep yourself safe if you're traveling, and be mindful of laws in the areas you pass through :)

Items to Protect Yourself in Rough Parts of Town
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