A personal defense device includes an electrical stun circuit and
electrodes with a structure adapted for use as an impact weapon as well,
and further includes a radially disposed flashlight or signal light
therewith. The electrical circuitry for the stun apparatus is formed of
flexible circuit material with dual circuit paths between each component,
for reliability and resistance to damage due to impact forces incurred
when the device is used as an impact weapon. A second, normally closed
interrupter switch is provided for the stun circuit, with the user of the
present device being required to hold the interrupter switch in order to
keep the stun circuitry from operating when the master switch is turned
on. The end opposite the handle includes a series of impact ribs with
cutting blades removably installable thereon, to produce shallow (non-life
threatening) cuts in an assailant during an attack.