https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nT7Qe-prCQI
"Byrna HD Personal Security Device is a Launcher for OC & CS Pepper Balls. This is a Non-Lethal option for Self defense."
I think this thing rocks; if you're not sure on a firearm, or more importantly your skill, and determination to make a hard choice, I think this this solves that dilemma.
It does look like a firearm, so think about that, should you need to deploy the weapon; think about how others may view the deployment.
there doesn't seem to be anything here