Batons have been around since the early 1800's when Billy clubs were first invented. They have come a long way since then. Here are three different types of batons that are used today. Stun Batons can be either telescoping or expandable or fixed length with a variety of voltages for the stun device. The stun baton is not meant to be used...

click for more details Ever since there have been police officers, one of the staples that they had on their utility belt was a device called the billy club. The billy club was a piece of wood usually close to 18 and 24 inches long used as a self-defense weapon mostly but occasionally as an offensive weapon. If you ever hit your...

click for more details This is a story about a student at the University of Massachusetts who was assaulted and then robbed in a stairwell at the University. Stairwells and parking garages are frequent sites of assaults because they're relatively dark and remote. But this one happened at 10:45 a.m. Which just shows they can happen anytime, anywhere. You can get the...

click for more details This is a story about a 70 year old man who was assaulted and beaten by 4 teenagers in broad daylight in a convenience store parking lot. This happened in Albany N.Y. two weeks ago. You can get the rest of the details HERE in a video story by FOX news. Especially with seniors being the fastest-growing segment...

click for more info Here is a story about a man who assaulted a women in her home. He was arrested shortly thereafter. You can get the rest of the details HERE. The story goes on to say "Members of the Nashua police domestic violence unit investigated and charged Davis with a slew of domestic violence-related charges, including second-degree assault, seven counts...

click for more info Here is a story of a 43 year old woman who was assaulted by a woman and two men. She suffered a cut to her head. Police are looking for the three suspects. You can read the rest of the story HERE. The best way to protect your self against any type of assault is with a self...