Self Defense Weapons for Women to Carry in Virginia. Is a Permit Needed?

I am a single mother who lives in Virginia I wanted to know if there are any self defense weapons that I could carry around with me as protection? Do I need to have a license to carry any kind of self defense weapon in Virginia? Also where could I buy them instead of buying them online. Thanks.

If you don't buy the gun from an unknown guy on the street you will get all the necessary advice you need (from the store). The know and they must know. You can also look some of it up here:

http://womanselfdefense.net

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Do women who take self-defense classes know what they're up against?

Power, and meanness are the main attributes necessary to defeat someone who is attacking you. If you have the time and proper trainer, you can somewhat make up for shortcomings in power and meanness, but it's still unlikely.
I'm concerned about any false sense of security that might cause a woman to stick around when they should be running or whatever. Do women's self-defense instructors teach students to be realistic?
I'm saying that skill is nowhere near as important as power.
Running and precautions are more important. Otherwise, you'll have to take years of classes from guys like this:

I've never taken a self defense class, but I watched a news segment about one....
The most important thing they teach is to learn how to carry yourself as a NON VIABLE VICTIM.

Ideally...if a woman walks and carries herself in a way that portrays confidence and power, (as apposed to one that cowers with her head hung low...looking afraid of her own shadow)....she is less likely to become a victim in the first place.

Once she becomes a victim....the odds are against her, as most men have a physical advantage over us, they are already fired up in aggressive mode, and have taken her by surprise, catching her off guard.

Prevention is key....oh and speaking of keys....they recommend that women carry their keys in the hand as a potential weapon if self defense is necessary.

You're right though....if she gets attacked she's going to have to get mean and fight dirty...and it would be a lot more traumatic and violent than the classroom experience!

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