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American companies sell many products for self-defense. Many women carry safety "whistles" (something that one blows into to make a loud, musical noise) on their "keychain" (the small metal circle that holds one's keys). These whistles can be used to get others' attention during an emergency.

People can also carry "pepper spray" or "mace" in a small "aerosol can" (with a special top for pushing out liquids under a lot of pressure, like hairspray). Pepper spray is a liquid that is very painful when it touches one's skin or eyes. Under attack, people can use pepper spray to make the attacker stop "advancing" (coming closer). Pepper spray is often sold in small cans that can be put on one's keychain.

A "stun gun" is a device that produces an electric shock. Most stun guns have "variable settings" (something that one can change from low to high), where the lowest setting might just be "annoying" (bothersome, but not painful or dangerous) and the highest setting might be "disabling" (making it impossible for a person to move). The stun gun is held next to a person's skin and can be quite painful. Some stun guns look like regular guns, but others are made to look like cell phones, so that people never "suspect" (think they know) what they really are.

Other people carry "pocket knives" (knives that fold and can be put in one's pocket) for self-defense. A "switchblade" is a special type of pocket knife that can be opened very quickly by pushing a button.

Pepper spray, stun guns, and switchblades are "illegal" (against the law) in certain parts of the country, so it is always a good idea to learn about the local laws before carrying these or other self-defense products.