# Protective Handbag Flamethrowers These Sleek Flamethrowers Can Fit Inside a Purse By Ell Smith | Published 2017-07-19 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handbag-flamethrowers References: [boingboing.net](http://boingboing.net/2017/07/18/china-is-selling-anti-perver.html) & [telegraph](http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/07/18/anti-pervert-flame-throwers-sale-china/) These handbag flamethrowers are the latest self-defense tool marketed toward women in urban areas. With [street attacks and thefts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unsnatchable-phone-case) on the rise, companies are creating inventive new ways to arm civilians against assailants. This protective device is both sleek and destructive. Compact enough to fit into a [traditional handbag](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peuty-infinity-bag), the device provides potential victims with the ability to take the forceful and life-saving steps necessary to survive. Although it looks fatal, the company assures users the device is a non-lethal tool capable of scaring an attacker, but it is not a weapon. The flames can last for up to 30 minutes, providing users with ample time to safely remove themselves from dangerous situations. The handheld device is capable of throwing a [stream of fire](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butane-torch) up to half a meter long. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Self-defense Gadgets for Women:** Protective handbag flamethrowers are a new self-defense gadget for women in urban areas, creating potential opportunities for innovative self-defense products. - **Compact, Non-lethal Weapons:** Handbag flamethrowers are compact, non-lethal weapons capable of scaring away attackers, opening doors for the creation of other non-lethal self-defense products. - **Inventive Self-defense Tools:** Companies are creating inventive new ways to arm civilians against assailants, opening up opportunities for new and unique self-defense products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Retail:** Retailers targeting women in urban areas could benefit from carrying self-defense products like protective handbag flamethrowers. - **Security:** The security industry could explore the potential benefits of innovative self-defense tools like compact and non-lethal handbag flamethrowers in protecting individuals. - **Personal Protection:** The market for personal protection products could expand to include more innovative self-defense tools, like handbag flamethrowers, for people looking to defend themselves. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Discreet Portable Tasers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taser-device.md) - [Self-Defence Tubular Inflatable Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/street-seat.md) - [Shield-Style Fire Extinguishers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hussechuck-and-shield.md) - [Convenient Personal Fireplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personal-fireplace1.md) - [Technologically Enhanced Electronic Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-handbags.md) - [Anti-Theft Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unsnatchable-phone-case.md) - [Animated Show-Inspired Butane Torches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butane-torch.md) - [Empowerment Beauty Kit Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/empowerment-beauty-kit.md) - [Portable Safety Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armorsiren-portable-security-system.md)