Self Defense For Realtors

Although you may not realize it, realtors are a group facing particular occupational hazards when it comes to personal safety. If you are a realtor, your safety should be at the front of your mind. Your personal safety is worth a little preparation and the low cost of self defense products. Realtors spend a lot [...]

The Taser as a Tool for Self Defense

Believe it or not, some people have resorted to tasers as a form of self defense. In some states they are considered illegal, however, tasers have definitely proven effective. If you are the target of an attack and own a taser, its a lot easier not to become a victim if you use it on [...]

The Practice of Non-Lethal Self-Defense

It seems like violent crime is everywhere these days. From the local nightly news to the front page of the morning paper, we are constantly reminded that we live in a dangerous and unpredictable world. Crime statistics confirm these reports – according to the FBI, there were a reported 1,390,695 violent crimes in 2005. Today, [...]

A New Kind of Gel That Sticks

Crime has been on the rise during the past decade. Even in towns that have been traditionally crime-free, people are locking their doors, keeping their guard up and buying self-defense weapons. Many of these folks are looking for weapons that are non-lethal. They don’t want to have guns in the house because of the [...]

A Spray a Day Keeps the Attackers

With all the attention on personal attacks and crime these days, it is important to find effective protection. There are many ways to protect yourself, whether someone breaks into your home or whether you are jogging in the part. There are also numerous brands of self-protection products available. The Oklahoman newspaper ran an article [...]

Spray Them Away

With all the attention on personal attacks and crime these days, it is important to find effective protection. There are many ways to protect yourself, whether someone breaks into your home or whether you are jogging in the part. There are also numerous brands of self-protection products available. The Oklahoman newspaper ran an article [...]

Compact Pepper Spray Still Packs a Big Punch

You are walking to your car in the evening after a long, difficult day at the office. You get off the elevator in the parking structure at the third floor, but your car is not in sight. Just as you remember that you parked on the fifth floor, you catch sight of a person coming [...]

The Importance of Self-Defense Methods

As a small woman people are shocked when they find out I know self-defense methods. Actually, I know self-defense methods because I am a small woman. My family said I needed to know it because I lived in a rough neighborhood, and I was a whopping 4’10 and 75 pounds in 7th grade.  I have [...]

Self Defense – The Problem With Pepper Spray

Pepper spray is a self defense aid that a lot of women and men carry with them. Still, is it really the best tool that we can use as a self defense weapon? First up, let’s consider what pepper spray is and what it’s not. Pepper spray is a little canister filled with highly concentrated [...]

The Basics of Pepper Spray

Also referred to as an OC or capsicum spray, pepper spray is a very effective inflammatory agent that can easily irritate the eyes and result in pain, temporary blindness, and tears.  Pepper spray is an organic based agent that comes from cayenne peppers.  The spray will normally come in canister form, which his often times [...]

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