Not really a question, but possibly a helpful tid-bit...
Of course, here in the U.S. (especially here in the west), self-defense for oneself and family can be liberally applied through the ownership of any number of firearms... long guns or hand-guns... but for those not so inclined (or unable)... buy an inexpensive spray can of wasp killer, like this:
http://www.drugstore....=338666&aparam=194942 ...
If you experience, what is called here, a home invasion or other threat of bodily harm you'll find this very helpful. Thing is, pepper sprays only have a useful range of maybe three to five feet often resulting in the assailant being able to overpower you before you can actually use it to disable him. The Wasp spray will completely debilitate a person with an overwhelming burning of the eyes, nose and mouth, (completely reversable at any hospital or medical service), yet has a range of thirty to forty feet. I've seen it demonstrated and the spray is concentrated in a thin stream which is very aimable and easily reaches 25 feet or so...
Our local Sheriff's Department highly recommends it (right after ownership of an appropriate hand gun) and has given several informative talks on the substance...