Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose a self-defense ring assembly and method for a user to deter an assailant, having a ring body, a chamber within the ring body containing a pressurized repellant, a conduit within the ring body, a nozzle located on a surface of the ring body, and a button located on the ring, the button having a portion of the conduit passing through the button such that the button selectively translates the portion of the conduit. Furthermore, the ring assembly includes a track running along the ring body, and a cover member that selectively translates along the track, the cover member selectively exposing the button.