The Ultimate Tactical Pen for Self-Defense | Tactical Spy Pen

What's a circumstance that you have come across in which a Tactical Pen could have been useful? (Check out www.tacticalspypen.com/ to check out mine)

My ex-military Dad always taught us that if we were forced to engage, you’d better mean it. He always taught us girls to go for the throat if escape is not an option. Eyes, groin, throat, whatever we have to do. And NEVER let someone get you in a car, no matter what. Better to take your chances and fight

I don't see enough self defense training videos where the instructor tells you to strike people in the throat. Whether you use your fists, hand chop or a weapon, it is the best area of the body to deescalate an attack quickly. Thanks for being one of those instructors who does teach it.

I work in an engineering firm where we all carry pens. I'll have to drop it in the suggestion box that they spring for one of these for all hands. A short story: When I was a machinist in Philadelphia back around 1980, the subway station I had to wait at to get home was a dark, dirty, and creepy place. Whenever I worked late and had to wait at that station below street level, it would be somewhat deserted. So I began carrying my hardhat and my huge adjustable wrench in a shoulder bag home with me. If anyone ever attacked me, I was prepared to clobber them with my wrench. One well placed blow with that wrench would have done some serious damage. In Philadelphia, there are no laws against carrying a huge wrench.

Good, I’ve had one for years. I would only add that one must not rely completely on a weapon because losing control of it could cause you to panic. Otherwise stated: if you can’t fight without a weapon, then chances are you can’t fight with one. A weapon is an adjunct or enhancement to fighting skills, not a replacement for them.

I've been places where even a tactical pen was prohibited as an "offensive weapon" and I had to improvise. I find that practicing with tools such as the tactical pen aids me when I have to improvise. I was on the mess deck of a US warship on a WESTPAC cruise forty years (and some change) in the past when a sailor began escalation to attack. I was on mess duty and filling pepper shakers when he slid his feet across the deck and came up in a boxing pose, throwing a left jab--I slapped the bottom of the pepper shaker as I feinted to my left, ejecting the cap and about half the black pepper in the shaker. He gasped as the cap hit him in the forehead, inhaling pepper in nose and mouth. I had already slipped to the right and circled to his rear, out of reach, pepper shaker shifted so that I could drive it into the base of his skull--the fight was over. A quick scan showed me that my brother Marine had my six and nobody was going to help out the combative sailor. I pointed at two sailors, "You and you, take him to the head and wash his face out. Don't let him rub the pepper in. " I learned later that the sailor was the boxing champion and I had been severely out-classed. Field expedient pepper weapon with a back-up of the pepper shaker as an impact weapon (an unnecessary back-up, fortunately) along with a buddy and decisively brutal but controlled action saved me from a savage beating. That sailor would have cleaned my clock without breathing hard--except that he inhaled too much pepper to breathe at all.

Thank you Jason. As a woman that runs to Target, Walmart, etc. alone, picks up dinner, walks my dog it’s a big help knowing to let people know you see them. Great channel! Thank you for the tips!

A regular Sharpie is extremely effective and is never confiscated. It's not metal, so maybe not as durable, but it's more than tough enough that it won't break when used to jab sensitive points on human anatomy.

Awesome idea. I have lost two pens at the airport. One in Hong Kong and the other in St louis. Putting the cap over the pointy end to expose the pen!!!! Thank you!!!

This pen is lightweight, sharp point, very functional. And the quality is superb. Thanks Jason.

A couple of years ago, I was having a cigar outside in the early morning when an obviously mentally ill street type approached me and asked if I had a spare cigar. I told him no, and he suddenly accused me of smoking an illegal cigar and came at me. I drew my tactical pen and warned him to stay back and although he continued to rattle off crazy nonsense, he saw the pen and broke off the assault. As he walked away, I called the police and gave them his description and told them what had happened. They NEVER showed up to talk to me!

He is correct about suggesting two quick jabs. You have to make immediate decision if you wish to just disable your attacker or more. It would only take two more jabs through the sides of the neck to kill him. And you could do it in less than two seconds more. This is a lethal weapon, depending on how you use it. Sanjosemike (no longer in CA) Retired surgeon

I remember years ago, I fired an employee for using oxys at work. He took a swing at me, and I used this self defense tool called a “fist”. I aimed for his trachea and then used another tool I carry called “BJJ”. I used it subdue him until the owners threw him out and told him to never come back. I found those two tools valuable for the past 20 or so years 😜

I love tactical flashlights and tactical pens for self protection.

I've been carrying one for years. Great advice for TSA and the airport.

Great video. Finally an expert pointing out the flaw in the tac pen with the sharp crown to tear up the thumb. Lived in Costa Rica and carried a god old fashioned rigid Bic pen with no cap. In the poorer areas a tac pen I noticed drew attention if it was ever not in the pocket. Love the channel.

My "tactical" pen is a Zebra F-701 or the new iteration, it is a PEN made of Stainless steel and survived my abuse tests, 8 bucks, goes anywhere

I travelled (mostly alone), worked and lived in various countries since the mid 90s and was never armed. Not even with a pen. US, Europe, Russia, Pakistan, Syria, Lebanon, Turkey, Balkans, India, Iran, Maghreb, Egypt etc. What's important is a trouble detector, awareness of your surroundings, being prepared to pull yourself out of a situation and the right use of your words and body language. In the few tricky moments, neither a tactical pen, a knife or a gun would have helped. But I understand that carrying it with you may make you feel safer. I felt safe without. And: I enjoy watching Jason Hanson's demonstrations. Always good to know.

I really appreciate this tips & stories told..knowing how crazy our world is getting..God bless you!

6 kids??? That automatically puts you in "Tough Guys" category in my book.