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LETTER: Self-defence keychains don’t work

To use such a device you need to be too close to your attacker
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Farin Loewen (left) and her sister Kimberlin Loewen have self-defence keychains for sale, with partial proceeds going to the Ann Davis Transition Society. (Facebook photos)

I read The Progress story (Feb. 19, 2021) about the sisters (selling) self-defence key chains.

READ MORE: Chilliwack sisters create self-defence keychains to help local women feel safe

I am sorry to say they are selling false hope. I have seen numerous items like their over the years. The problem is, to use it, you need to be within punching and kicking range or to be tackled as in football. A bear hug from behind traps the arms eliminating the use of a key chain.

Courtney Saunders

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