Being 5'3", I have had to overcome the same little challenge since childhood. Mind you, I was taught to capitalize on my petite frame once I took up self defense while going to university.
Although I carried a stun gun, I thought I might follow a similar tactic for exploring agile but safe defense devices to use while driving. Stun batons were recommended by a chum I knew from frisbee.
By lengthening arm range, I learned on the internet, a stun baton in particular can curb violence even if I stay in the vehicle. With stunning force incapacitating opponents temporarily, it will allow me enough time to drive away.
Looking to the sole brand I have chosen for stun guns, I found out that its stun batons take no more than one push of a trigger to take effect after 5 seconds, tops, against assailants who attempt to get their hands on one.
Should goons try to snatch the Stun Master 800,000 Volt Telescopic Stun Baton, they will be shocked 6 inches from its end. It starts out as a manageable 13 inches in length but elongates up to 21.5 inches.
A 120 dB alarm and light are built into the Stun Master Telescopic Stun Baton, the metal section of which is totally electrified. A simple to utilize charger is supplied, and pressing the button is all it takes to collapse or elongate the device.
Stun batons offering additional choices of safe defense were the 20 inch long Stun Master 500,000 Volt Stun Baton and the 16 inch long Stun Master 300,000 Volt Stun Baton. To guarantee a tight grip, either one has a handle made of rubber.
It was too hard to refuse any one that I ended up getting all stun batons, one each for my house, auto and workplace. And because they were made by Stun Master, each purchase included a lifetime warranty.
Reb A Brade is one of the leading specialist on non-lethal self defense products. There are numerous options, including stun batons, personal alarms and pepper sprays. He offers full support and instruction on using the products.