Quote Originally Posted by BlazinHaze
I live in the downtown area of a relatively large city with a ridiculous crime rate. So, being a smaller female, I carry a boot knife at all times...just in case.
Howdy BlazinHaze,

That there boot-knife,looks more like a skinner knife with a gut-hook,it ain't all that good for actual combat,but it sure could wreak alot of damage !

I think that it would be best,if you went to a woman's self-defense class,they'll teach you how to avoid bad situations in the first place,doing such,is one of the best defenses that you can have-that and developing situational aware-ness. To improve yer odds,you need to be trained in the use of a knife or gun,before using them as your means of defense.

Does North Carolina,have concealed-carry available ? Your best means of defense,other than avoiding bad situations,would be to have a CCW permit and be trained in the use of a pistol in close-quarters,you would also need to mentally prepare yourself for inflicting injuries with lot's of blood and physical damage,which could be the hardest part of all. If you take the CCW route,I suggest a compact 45,as it's stopping power,is much superior to that of a 9mm.

You could also git some pepper-spray,but you need some rudimentary training for that as well. A taser would work good too,but I don't what the laws are in regards to that there in NC,it requires some training as well.

Have a good one !