saith the Lord… But He didn’t say not to defend or protect ourselves or loved ones.

Douay-Rheims Bible
Revenge is mine, and I will repay them in due time, that their foot may slide: the day of destruction is at hand, and the time makes haste to come.

There are many Non-Lethal weapons on the market. This is just one.
NOTE: I have no affiliation with Byrna. Do your research.