Electric shock self-defence jacket developed

[Still Waters]

Four students in Mexico have developed a jacket they say could protect those wearing it from attacks.

Once armed, the sleeves of the coat can emit an electric shock making anyone holding on to them recoil.

The students say they came up with the idea in light of the high number of sex attacks in their city.

They say the electric shock is low enough for the coat not to be classed as a weapon but strong enough to startle any potential attacker.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-45207567

[Timothy]

It doesn’t say anything about being waterproof, seems like a pretty crude design from that article too. 

Could have some potential though.

[+ouija ouija]

And we all know it isn't going to be used for it's intended purpose.  Criminals are the ones who will be wearing them.

[aztek]

so who is stopping you from wearing one as well?

[taniwha]

Electric underwear will probably be more practical to repel sex attacks...