Reddit mentions of Udap 12VHP Safety Orange Bear Spray

Get yourself a good purse that can carry a really bright flashlight, a big can of pepper spray (OC spray), and perhaps even a firearm. A really good one right now is the one just released by 5.11:

http://www.511tactical.com/lucy-tote-lx.html

if you want to carry a firearm in that purse, make sure you get the 5.11 velcro backed holster to go along with it:

http://www.511tactical.com/tactec-holster-2.html

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I suggest UDAP bear spray for OC spray:

http://www.amazon.com/UDAP-12VHP-Safety-Orange-Spray/dp/B0018A1QVI

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For a flashlight, I suggest either a Streamlight Protac

http://www.amazon.com/Streamlight-88040-ProTac-Professional-Tactical/dp/B007RB82CS

or a Fenix TK35UE(2015):

http://www.amazon.com/Fenix-TK35-Ultimate-Flashlight-Black/dp/B014SSY0N2

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For a small firearm, Sig Sauer P238 in .380ACP (I suggest getting the stainless steel "HD" version for less recoil). If you want to go the .22LR route, my best recommendation, and a very simple to operate firearm, is the Ruger LCP in .22LR. If you use a .22LR gun, make sure you only use CCI 40 grain round nosed copper jacketed ammo.

Always remember that using something generally considered non-lethal, like pepper spray, ALWAYS comes with less repercussions, all-other-things-being-equal, than using a firearm. You can even "warning shot" with pepper spray, generally, with little to no repercussions.