I was once a victim of mugging. A few years back, while walking to the train station. I was accosted by a man who poked a knife in my side and demanded I hand over my wallet and phone. Without nothing to protect myself, I hesitantly handed over my belongings. In hindsight, I should have followed a friend's advice that I carry a pepper spray or mace. Shaken and traumatized, I wasn't able to report the incident to the police.

The very next day, I went over to the shop that sells stun guns and other security devices. I told myself that I would never be a victim again. As incidents of street crime rises, it is wise to have something to defend yourself from these criminals. At least now, I feel safer knowing that I can somehow defend myself.