Throwing stars and knives. Reusable and environmentally friendly too so probably not going to be banned real soon. The biggest thing is getting the right gee with badass logo on the back and make sure you wear a black belt for intimidation factor even if you're only a yellow belt.
Learn to shoot a bow too, if you can't then at least carry one for intimidation factor again.
If you want to go above and beyond then make a Zen garden or shrub sculpture. A mini desktop Zen garden or bonsai tree will suffice of need be. Asian Wall art is also helpful.
Certainly not whatever Clouseau uses, Either version of the Inspector:
The desert is a true treasure for him who seeks refuge from men and the evil of men. In it is contentment In it is death and all you seek (Quoted from "The Bleeding of the Stone" Ibrahim Al-Koni)
If I end up hand to hand, I will rely on my many years of high school / college wrestling and coaching HS wrestling. Never had to use a knife or a gun on someone, but I like my chances hand to hand brawling. In the few fights I was in as an adult, my past training did not let me down. But that skill takes many hours and years to be good at.
If it gets really serious, I know how to use my gun, and or knife. If my family is really threatened, I am not going to the mat/ ground first. If serious- I would rather put the other on the ground without touching them.
God bless Texas----------------------- Old 300 I will remain what i am until the day I die- A HUNTER......Sitting Bull Its not how you pick the booger.. but where you put it !! Roger V Hunter