The work in an accessible form tells about weapons that a citizen can legally personally use to protect life, health and property - about self-defense weapons. It focuses on its main types, with a detailed indication of their advantages and disadvantages. Separately, taking into account the latest changes made to the legislation, the methods of acquiring self-defense weapons, the requirements for their storage, carrying, transportation and use, as well as issues of liability for violation of the rules for the circulation of weapons of this type are considered.