insights, please, on most effectual means of self protection?

I have been considering getting a pew pew recently, but have a number of considerations:

- price for pew pew plus classes
- knowing the law as to when i can have/use it and cannot
- the stats are grim for suicidal people such as myself: up to 3x more likely to use it AGAINST oneself than for self protection. it may have actually saved my life, just last night, that I am not a pew pew owner.
- would I even be able to access it in time, in the event of an intruder

I also have a stalker, so I do want to feel protected in my home. Thanks in advance for any advice!!

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dirge

the advice I've seen is often along the lines of 'something that can be taken away from you and used against you is worse than nothing', combine that with your #3 point and most any sort of firearm is probably not the best option.
I think you'd likely do well with a dog and training for the same (it's not fast or cheap, but they are effective most of the time). probably a taser/ll equipment paired with a defensive dog.

foldedunfolding · 41-45, F

@dirge amazing, thank you for the feedback! and yes your point about it being taken away is one I meant to put, but didn't occur to me in the moment!!