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Are Stun Batons a Good Protection Tool?
High Voltage Stun Batons for Self Defense As crime rates continue to rise each day, people are sorting for ways of protecting themselves from the danger. The danger could be another person, wild animals, or dogs. In fact, dog bite cases are also growing at an alarming rate.Which protection tool should you have to be safe on the streets? How do you determine which one is an excellent protection tool? And when you do, is the protection tool affordable? These are some of the few things you need to consider... -
What is a Pepper Spray Gun?
What are Pepper Spray Guns and How Do They Work? Although many people are aware that pepper spray exists, some do not know that pepper spray guns exist. They are a nice self-protection option for homes everywhere. Benefits of Pepper Spray Guns Speed, Range and Safety With pepper spray guns, a round can travel around 300 feet per second. This is a very quick speed when you are trying to defend yourself or your home. The rounds can travel 150 feet or more for each round. This means that... -
Make Personal Safety A Top Resolution This Year
Well another year has come and gone. As we embark on the new year, it is wise to reflect and review on the past year. Did we meet our goals and objectives? Personal safety is an area that is often overlooked. Are you vulnerable to a would-be criminal? Is your wife or children an easy target? Most of us find ourselves consumed by our day-to-day lives. The last thing on our minds is falling victim to an assault, robbery, rape or home invasion. Unfortunately, for many of us it only... -
Self Defense Product Options When A Handgun Won't Work
If you're like countless others, personal security is a major concern, yet owning a handgun is not an option. You're not alone, gun ownership is a huge responsibility that many are unwilling to make. The consequences of pulling the trigger in self-defense can be life changing. If this describes you, then what are your choices? You have the right and responsibility create a safe environment for yourself and family. Crime is all around us, burglary, assault, rape, murder and home invasion are some of the most prevalent. Plenty of people... -
Safe Zones To Buy And Sell Online
Craigslist safe transaction zone The safety of doing business on sites like Craigslist is called into to question often. These online sites make it relatively easy for criminals to prey on unsuspecting targets. The danger comes in after a deal is arranged and you proceed to meet a complete stranger to complete the transaction, which usually involves cash changing hands. Last Thursday, November 12th, in my hometown, the Baton Rouge Police Department announced the creation of a designated safe zone to complete deals, after buying and selling items on popular... -
5 Tips To Increase Runner Safety
November is National Runner Safety Month which is dedicated to increasing runner safety through education and awareness. Here are 5 tips to make sure you run safely. If at all possible run with a "buddy"! If you can't make the "buddy" system work, the next best alternative is to let someone know where you'll be and when to expect you back. Technology makes this easy, many phone apps now offer free services that send your contacts a text message with your location, so they can track your safety throughout an... -
Popular Self Defense Items for Women
One of the most overlooked self defense items for women is this PAL keychain alarm with light. It is one of the most popular personal alarms, a.k.a. panic alarms, for women. It combines the two best deterrents against an attack: 130 dB ear piercing alarm and a bright flashing light. You can activate the alarm in two ways; first when the pin attached to the keychain is pulled, and second by pressing the alarm button on the top of the unit. Personal alarms are effective self-defense items for women because... -
Why You Should Be Using Mace For Self Defense
We will discuss why you should be using Mace for self defense in today's post, but first some background information. Modern day history of pepper spray started in 1973 when the FBI "worked to develop weapons grade material in the 80s". In 1994, the N.Y.P.D. decided to adopt pepper spray as an anti-personnel weapon. So you can see the history of modern day pepper spray is relatively new. The same ingredient that makes major topical arthritis creams so effective-capsaicin-usually at only 0.1% (most sprays are at least 10%)-is the major...
