Images from various manufacturers are circulating online that present a distorted picture and make a mockery of the advantages of an umbrella as a means of protection. These images show an open umbrella in a confrontational situation. This is extremely dangerous because it severely impairs visibility and perception .

How is an attacked person supposed to know what the other person will do next if they are blocking their own view through the screen?

This is dangerous for obvious reasons:

• Restricted field of vision: You see less and react later.
• Less situational control: environment, distance and movements are harder to assess.
• Increased risk due to misunderstandings: situations can escalate unnecessarily.

Classification of the responsibility and competence of manufacturers

If the recommended use of a product is based on unrealistic or potentially risky assumptions, this inevitably raises doubts about the overall concept and design. Furthermore, the question arises: does the person responsible know the actual requirements for the product and can they meet them?

A comparison makes this clear:
How can a car manufacturer develop a roadworthy vehicle if they only have a vague idea of ​​how it will behave in real-world driving conditions?

One consideration should not be overlooked:

You buy a protective shield so you're not defenseless in a highly dangerous situation. Especially then, you need a tool that works absolutely reliably and whose capabilities and limitations you know perfectly well.

Therefore, you shouldn't take the decision for the right safety umbrella lightly. Before you ask about the next supposed "miracle feature" of an umbrella, we'll explain that as well:

Are your safety umbrellas also available with a cut-resistant cover?

No. And there's a very clear reason for that. What good would it do? Because you've heard it can be used to fend off or stop dangerous knife-wielding assailants? That belongs in the realm of unrealistic self-defense theories – and we clearly distance ourselves from them.

Our explicit warning about a knife attack. Should you unfortunately find yourself in such a situation, do not play the hero, but run as fast as you can.

15 years of development for your safety

We provide realistic information and a tool meticulously developed by experts over more than a decade. From the stainless steel tip to the virtually unbreakable carbon shaft and the German-made hardwood handle, nothing has been left to chance.

Act calmly, keep your distance, maintain an overview.

You can only achieve true, optimal safety if you are highly skilled in using the right tools. That's why we exclusively offer the video course "Staying Safe – Behavior, Distance, and Control with the Safety Umbrella," which focuses on prevention , de-escalation , and controlled movement .

You will receive the course as a download and can save it on any mobile device of your choice (tablet, laptop, or smartphone). This allows you to watch the course at your leisure, whether at home or on the go. No stress, no searching for parking, no group pressure – it's entirely up to you. You can also refresh your knowledge at any time in the future, free of charge.

This guide was conceived and produced by our self-defense expert, Robert Amper . The content is intentionally structured for easy understanding – usable without prior knowledge or athletic ability.