It may look innocent enough, like an ordinary cheap pocket lighter you’d find in any hardware or corner store, but the Discreet Lighter Pepper Spray packs a nasty little secret for anyone trying to give you grief. Instead of dispensing a nice comforting flame, this puppy will shoot pepper spray into the face of anyone unlucky enough to be in the target area.

In case you’re wondering what the effect of pepper spray is like, check out the video below for an idea. It’s not a joke.

 

We’re not exactly sure how you’re supposed to manoeuvre the lighter into a suitable position to disable your attacker (‘would you like a light with that gun, sir?’) but maybe it’s just the element of surprise that would work? Anyway, the little device is available for $3.89 with free shipping.