Abstract: Self-defense devices and related methods are disclosed herein. The self-defense devices are configured to be utilized by a user for protection from an aggressor and include at least one offensive component and at least one of a recording component and a communication component. In some examples, the self-defense devices include more than one offensive component and/or more than one offensive subcomponent. The offensive component may be configured to be selectively actuated to incapacitate the aggressor. The recording component may be configured to selectively record a local environment that is proximate the self-defense device. The communication component may be configured to provide wireless communication between the user and a remote location. The methods include methods of utilizing a self-defense device for protection from an aggressor and include at least one of recording a local environment that is proximate the self-defense device, communicating with a remote location, and incapacitating the aggressor.