You can use many things as an improvised weapon. It seems fancy to see this, but when your life is in danger, you can do anything to defend yourself and save your life. If you are trained, you know what to do and what to pick that can be used as an improvised weapon for self-defense.
So can you use a magazine for self-defense?
It is just paper. You might be wondering what you can do with it. When you roll the magazine, it will be hard. Then you can use it to hit and distract the attacker in order to protect yourself. When it is rolled, it feels like a short stick, and you can use it like that. But remember, it is not a stick, so it will not be as hard and solid as a stick.
You can use any object in a fight to distract your opponent. You can use a magazine to distract the attacker and then you can make your next move. If you throw the magazine at the attacker, even though it will not make serious damage, the attacker can be distracted for the time being, and you can use that opportunity to strike.
What you can or cannot do, that depends on the situation. You see the attacker is about to hit you, and you start rolling the magazine. It takes time to roll that. Before rolling the magazine, you have already got hit by the attacker. In that case, you might throw the magazine and then attack him. Or, if you have the opportunity to run, you can run.
It is also important where you hit with the magazine. If you hit somewhere hard like elbow, knee with the magazine, that might not work. If you hit somewhere soft, it would be more effective.
When you fight to defend yourself, always use reasonable force. If you do not need to hit someone hard, please do not do that. Martial art is only for self-defense, not to attack someone to hurt that person.
Yes, you can use a magazine as an improvised weapon for self-defense. If you know what you are doing, you can use it effectively. Observe the situation you are in and make your move based on reality.
So what do you think of using a magazine as a weapon for self-defense? Please feel free to share your thoughts in the comment section. Thank you so much for reading this post.
Stay safe. Always be happy!
