Hand-held self-defense device

Abstract

A personal defense device comprising an elongated shaft that is adapted for grasping thereof by a user's hand. One embodiment further comprises an opening on one end through which the forefinger in placed for stability, comfort, and security. Another embodiment comprises one or more protrusions at the opposite end of the opening that may be used for hooking or striking.

1 . A method of using a personal defense device comprising:
 providing a defense device comprising an elongated shaft having a proximal and distal end and a forward and rearward side, an opening on the proximal end that is sized and configured to accommodate placement of a forefinger of a user through the opening, a palm-receiving surface on the rearward side, a finger-receiving surface on the forward side, and a protrusion extending distally of the device;   inserting a forefinger of the user through the opening;   placing the palm-receiving surface on the palm of the user; and   placing the fingers on the finger-receiving surface;   whereby when the device is held in the user's hand, the protrusion extends distally of the user's hand.   
   
   
       2 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising striking an assailant with the protrusion. 
   
   
       3 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising hooking an assailant with the protrusion.