A non-lethal defense device is described for controlling difficult individuals. The device has an elongated body with an elongated opening positioned in the body. A support section of the body is positioned adjacent the opening. An elongated surface is defined by a side of the opening that is spaced apart from the support section. The elongated section is designed for applying a concentrated force that can subdue an aggressor.

A form-factor for a palm pistol which reduces recoil movement and engages natural point of aim has a body for receiving and containing pistol action, a finger grip disposed on a top side of the body, a thumb grip disposed on a bottom side of the body, and a metacarpals grip disposed on a back of the body such that a bore axis of a barrel in the pistol action forms an angle with the metacarpals grip between 0 and 90. This form-factor provides palm-forward, knuckles-up grip that aligns the barrel with the operator's forearm bones, thus distributing the rearward recoil force directly in-line with the forearm bones, thereby reducing recoil movement, and utilizing natural point of aim of the user.

There is disclosed herein, by way of example, a personal safety device having a main body having disposed therein a non-lethal defensive weapon (such as pepper spray, taser, or baton); a hand enclosure; a light; and a bottom attachment; wherein the main body is constructed with a size and shape to comfortably fit an average human female hand.

There is disclosed herein, by way of example, a personal safety device having a main body having disposed therein a non-lethal defensive weapon (such as pepper spray, taser, or baton); a hand enclosure; a light; and a bottom attachment; wherein the main body is constructed with a size and shape to comfortably fit an average human female hand.