How Customers Used Their Self-Defense Keychains in Unexpected Situations
How Customers Used Their Self-Defense Keychains in Unexpected Situations
Self-defense isn’t always about fighting — sometimes it’s about being prepared, confident, and staying safe in unpredictable moments. We created our self-defense keychains to empower people in everyday life, but we’re always blown away by the real stories that come back to us.
Here are just a few real (and unexpected) ways people have used their self-defense keychains — and why these little tools make a big difference.
🚨 1. The Parking Garage Panic
“I was leaving work late, and the parking garage was almost empty. I felt someone walking behind me, so I held my keychain in my hand and turned on the alarm. It was LOUD — enough to startle the guy and make him back off. I didn’t have to fight. I didn’t have to run. That little keychain gave me time to get in my car and leave safely.”
— Janelle, 26
🛑 2. The “Fake Phone Call” That Worked
“One night, I felt uncomfortable when someone approached me at a gas station. I clipped my keychain pepper spray to my pocket and loudly said, ‘Yeah, I’m about to be home, I’ve got my pepper spray ready just in case.’ The guy turned around and walked away. I didn’t even have to use it — just having it gave me the confidence to take control of the situation.”
— Morgan, 19
🧰 3. The Unexpected Car Trouble
“I broke down on a dark road and had no flashlight. I remembered the LED light on my self-defense keychain — it honestly saved the night. I used it to check my engine and later to flag down help. I never expected to use it like that, but now I don’t go anywhere without it.”
— Luis, 22
It's Not Just a Keychain
These stories are reminders that danger doesn’t always come when you expect it — but being ready changes everything. Whether it’s a loud alarm, a bright flashlight, or a quick escape tool, each part of your self-defense keychain has a purpose.
And sometimes, that little keychain can make you feel like the main character in your own survival story 💪✨
Got a story to share? DM us or tag us on Instagram @OnGuardEverywhere — we’d love to hear how your keychain helped you feel safe, strong, and in control.
