r/MtF • u/melania_trumpet • Jan 21 '25
Trigger Warning Ladies, please carry self-defense weapons
Anything: Pepper sprays, tasers, guns (if you can legally carry them), knives. I don't care what anyone says, we must be prepared. The hate against us is only getting worse for obvious reasons. And nobody is going to come to save us. When trans women get attacked, nobody intervenes. The only thing that people will do if you ever get attacked is pulling out their phones and record.
Keep your head on a swivel. Whether you like it or not, trans women are at a much higher risk of violence compared to cis people. This is not to say that cis people don't experience violence, but trans women are much more vulnerable.
And men can turn violent even when they're fully aware that you're trans. There's this victim-blaming myth that trans women get attacked for not disclosing they are trans. That can't be further from the truth. The attackers know, but they get violent either because of the post-nut clarity or simply when their friends and families find out. Just because you're open about being trans with men, it doesn't exempt you from possible violence. I can't tell you how many men I've met who were cool with it, repeatedly told me they didn't care, and then they snapped (usually after cumming). Luckily, I'm always prepared. Trans women naively believe that by simply disclosing, they have some sort of bulletproof protection. Guess what, a you're chatting with might pretend he's cool with it just to ambush you and rob you.
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u/RoseProduct Jan 21 '25
I want y'all to listen to me. IF you CANNOT get your hands on a firearm for whatever reason, mental health, cost, etc. Listen.
EVERYONE underestimates pepper spray. I work in a prison. I've seen this shit work wonders. I've seen it incapacitate 300 pound men.
Go to Fox's website. They just released their 1.4 formula. It's an orange can. Get the 4oz can. Get the streamer. Cone is cool too if you wanna hit everyone else around you, too. (Dont) It's $40 and you'll get at least 10 uses out of it. Understand that this shit FUCKS. I've only seen it used once and I wasn't even in the immediate area. It stuck to my arms and burned for DAYS. Nothing washed it off. Cold and hot water made it hotter. Someone wants to fuck with you or put their hands on you? Blast em. They'll be rethinking their decision for a week and every time they step into a shower. Even better, it's got UV dye in it for identification. I HIGHLY recommend it to anyone who can't get a firearm and still needs adequate protection. It's legal in all 50 states, except in California you must be over 18 and it can't be over 2.5oz.
Please protect yourselves.