Flashlight with integrated self-defense device

A device comprising:

• means for discharging a content of a spray canister;
• means for guarding against accidental discharge of the content of the spray canister;
• means for enclosing the spray canister;
• means for sliding longitudinally the spray canister, to discharge the content of the spray canister;
• means for operating said guarding means;
• means for rendering said operating means immovable;
• means for providing a physical barrier to said discharging means;
• and
• means for changing said spray canister.

A device comprising:

• a safety button, wherein said safety button is configured to guard against accidental discharge of a content of a spray canister, in which said safety button is further configured to snap into position either on an ON or OFF position and stay in either position until toggled;
• a discharge trigger, wherein said discharge trigger is configured to be operated by pushing said safety button sideways to a safety-off position and then pushing said discharge trigger forward to expel the content of said spray canister;
• a central housing opening;
• a tumbler tongue, wherein said tumbler tongue is configured to slide into said central housing opening when said safety button is in the ON position, rendering said discharge trigger immovable;
• a tumbler cam contour;
• a cam follower pin, wherein said cam follower pin is configured to slide along said tumbler cam contour;
• and
• in which said spray canister comprises at least one of, a pepper spray, a mace spray, a bug spray, and an aerosol spray.