How do you choose the proper personal security product for you?

How do you choose the proper personal security product for you?
There are a lot of great personal security products on the market today for self defense, like Tasers, Stun guns, Pepper spray, and Personal alarms. There are several products within each one of these to fit your every need. How do you choose which is best for you? That is definitely were most people have trouble choosing the proper product for them. Here are some questions to ask yourself that might help you make that decision.

When do you feel you need protection? In today’s environment, protection is becoming more of a necessity than an option. While jogging, at home, walking to your car? While jogging: There are pepper sprays made specifically for that task. At home any of the personal security products would be great; of course they are no substitute for a home alarm or security system. Walking to your car any of these could work depending on your situation. Any situation that places a person at risk due to location, or being alone in areas that are unfamiliar are key things to be aware of. Unfortunately, one never knows where business or events will lead throughout the day. 100% preparedness is paramount.

Are you usually walking alone to your car? A personal alarm might not help if no is there to hear it and it doesn’t scare off your attacker. However a stun gun, Taser or pepper spray is always a good beat. They will disable your attacker letting you get away. Parking garages, distance parking, even at retail outlets are locations criminals can overcome people who may be alone. Within seconds, criminals can time an opportunity that could leave a person helpless and vulnerable. The bad guys watch, and are aware of their surroundings. Do you?

Do you travel alone? When traveling alone a Taser, stun gun or pepper sprays are always good choices. I would recommend a combination of either a Taser or Stun gun coupled with a personal alarm and pepper spray key chain. Always check with your travel agency or airlines for the proper protection authorized to carry. However, travel in a car over distance must calculate for breakdowns, unexpected stops, even routine fill ups could present a situation that could drastically change in seconds!

Are you looking for something to raise a lot of attention? If that is what you’re looking for, a personal alarm is perfect choice. They admit a high decibel tone usually available from 80db to 130 db. You will diffidently grab people’s attention, or scare off your attacker. Attention can also be obtained by door alarms at hotels or your house. Most attackers are run off due to loud noises and alarms that sound unexpectedly. Whistles, car alarms, house alarms, lights and breaking glass create attention – something criminals don’t need.

How close are you willing to get to the attacker? Of course that is if you see them coming. If you don’t want to get close to them perhaps a Taser or Pepper spray is your choice. They both let you keep your distance. Being aware of your surroundings is important. Those people approaching from the front can be watched by making good eye contact, hand movements, and step patterns. Being aware of who may be approaching from the rear through the sound of footsteps, frequency of the approaching steps, shadow movements, and unusual noises could be used to deter an attack by changing you pattern of travel.
Are you physically capable to handle a Taser or Stun gun? If not pepper spray or personal alarms would be the way to go. As with any form of defense, hand tactics or personal defense tool, practice is imperative! Knowing how to use the tool, or evasive technique is critical to defend against a would-be attacker. As with handling weapons, the use of a personal defense tool should be second nature and not be a surprise to the user. Practice, practice, practice many and a variety of situations to know how you might react and to be able to use the weapon of defense properly.

What is your budget? I know that doesn’t seem like a viable question when no one can put a price on personal safety, but it is. Tasers can be expensive where as pepper spray, personal alarms and some stun guns are inexpensive. Buy the best device that you can afford for the situations you find yourself most vulnerable to defend. Once you make that significant purchase, be sure to know how to use it properly and effectively.

Remember: the best weapon is the one you don’t have to use! First of all, avoid situations that will jeopardize your safety. Secondly, if you have to use a defense weapon, know how to use it effectively. The response “I should have practiced more” is often too late at a great expense.

I don't know if this will answer all of your question on purchasing the proper personal security and self defense product for you, but I hope it will at least give you some idea and points to ponder.
Until next time, the best time to learn your lesson about personal security and self defense is before something happens.
I would like to thank Don Smith for his collaboration on this piece.
Regards, Adam

How will your family stay in touch when disaster strikes?

This is a great outline you will need to put an emergency disaster communication plan together. If you actually follow what I’m about to tell you, and distribute it to all your family it will make communication easier during a disaster. This is not something I just dreamed up. The department of Home Land Security developed it. It’s a great plan and everyone should have one. You never know when it might be needed.
First you need basic information like:
Out of town contact name
· Home Telephone #
· Mobile phone (cell phone) #
· Email address
Right down the following information for each family member and keep it up to date:
· Name
· Birth date
· Social security number
· Important medical information
Where to go in case of emergency: Write down where your family spends the most time: Home, work, school and other places you frequent like daycare providers, friends houses any place you spend alot of time, they should all have site specific emergency plan.
Home:
· Address
· Phone #
· Neighborhood meeting place
· Regional meeting place
Work:
· Address
· Phone#
· Evacuation plan
School:
· Address
· Phone#
· Evacuation plan

Other places you frequent:
· Address
· Phone#
· Evacuation plan
Important information you should document and keep up to date:
Doctor:
· Name
· Phone #
· Policy #
Pharmacist:
· Name
· Phone #
· Policy #
Medical Insurance:
· Name
· Phone #
· Policy #
Homeowners/Renters insurance:
· Name
· Phone #
· Policy #
Veterinarian/Kennel
· Name
· Phone #
· Policy #

Now you are set! You have just made a communication plan in case of a disaster. I really hope that you take this plan an implement it. This plan is a terrific way to assure everyone is on the same page. It is also assuring knowing where all your family members are or are going to be in the event something happens.
Another way to stay prepared is to have a emergency preparedness or safety kit at home and in your vehical. You can never be to prepared. You either plan ahead or you plan to fail.

Untill next time Remember:

The best way to learn your lesson about personal security and self defense is before something happens!

Regards, Adam

What Personal Security and Self Defense mean to me.

As I lay awake in bed last night, my mind racing, I had an epiphany. It started like this. Why do I feel so strongly about personal security and self defense? Was it my two beautiful daughters, my two strapping sons, my loving wife, or my parents? Maybe it is my grand children that haven’t came along yet?
It came to me clear and crisp like the gleaming stars on a cold winter’s night without the faintest hint of clouds. It’s the enjoyment of family and loved ones, the camaraderie of great friends. It’s Life! The opportunity we have to spend time and share our lives together, helping each other through the good times and the difficult times, being there during their times of need and them for mine. How important it is to protect your loved ones? We have only a short while to spend with each other before we leave to our final resting place. Why not give all you can to protect and plan for your families and loved ones safety! You can’t possible plan for every atrocity that might come your way. However there is number of ways to provide assurance and safety to all you love, to gain peace of mind. I believe it starts with personal security and self defense. I know there are far too many things you could never possible account for, I don’t worry about those. I just try to be as prepared as I can be. Along with that comes the responsibility to assure I’m doing all I can for my family and friends.
To sum it all up it comes down to love, and what I would do to protect the one’s I love. That is what Personal Security and Self Defense means to me. Thank you for letting me share my thoughts with you.
Regards, Adam

Tasers

Good evening,

The first thing you need to know is that Tasers are not considered firearms. Some Tasers due resemble fire arms,( like the Advanced Taser M18) but rest assured those aren't considered firearms either. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms has stated that. Now the Taser has gained notoriety in the news lately for good reason, it is a very affective tool against attackers. A Taser can render your attacker harmless in just a few seconds, giving you the time to get away and call the local authorities.

Lets checkout the C2 Taser:
The Taser C2 comes in 4 colors metallic pink, black pearl, titanium silver, and electric blue. The
Taser C2 model uses a 30-second cycle. The timing cycle is 30-seconds total upon its activation with the following pulse rates: 17 pulses per second (PPS) for 5 seconds, 12 PPS for 15 seconds, ½ second break, 17 PPS for 1.5 seconds, 8 PPS for remaining 8 seconds.
The power is as follows 5 watts; 0.07 joules per pulse; 2.1 mA average current.

As you can see the Taser C2 packs a powerful punch, as well as all the taser models. If you are looking for a great personal security tool the Taser is a wonderful way to go. keep in mind Tasers aren't legal in all the states in America, be sure to check your area prior to purchasing a Taser. Here are the restricted states: DC, MA, RI, NY, NJ, WI, MI, HI & certain cities & counties. CT and IL are legal with certain restrictions and requirements.

Until next time remember the best time to learn your lesson about personal security and self defense is before something happens.

Regards, Adam
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