Will you be the next victim?

Right now someone is a victim.

Crime is very real - it doesn't matter where you live, how much money you make, what your race or gender is, or what religion you are. Everyone is a potential target for some type of crime. Does that worry you?

Have you ever watched the TV show "Criminal Minds"? The job of the main characters in that show is to create a profile of a person (they call them an UN-SUB, which means Unknown Subject...the suspect) who has committed a crime. The team tries to determine psychologically why the offender is committing these acts.

They find out how a killer or rapist, among other criminals, decides why their target fits certain criteria. And that may have nothing to do, or everything to do, with looks, hair color, height, weight, age, job type, or no job at all...it could be anything.

That is reality...

not just make believe from a TV show. Isn't that very unsettling? Especially since the criminal has to have committed the crime before the law can figure out why!

It is hard to imagine what you would do, or what you would be like, if something terrible happened to you. Whether your purse was snatched or you were a victim of sexual assault, the effects can be permanent.

You are likely to live in constant fear of it happening again.  What if you had a self defense product with you? What can you do to help prevent yourself from a criminal act?

Do you keep up with statistics of crime? We strongly believe it is important that people know as much information about crime as possible.

You can search for all kinds of crime statistics on the internet.

It is frightening to read...but again, important to know.

How about these stats:

Learning to protect yourself is a priority for everyone.

Always be aware of your surroundings. Make sure you know your way around your place of employment. If you work in a large office building, just because you know how to get to and from your office using the front door, doesn't mean that will be the way out if you get trapped by an intruder.

Many buildings will have escape routes mapped out. Ask your human resources or security department for a copy of the map.  If there isn't a map available, then walk around the building looking for the exits, and then create your own map. During your breaks, walk the routes on the map memorizing the different ways out of the building.

This also goes for shopping malls - just be aware when walking around how to get out - you may not be able to get out the same way you came in. Find out where the security guards headquarters are. If you think someone is following you, walk straight to security.

Knowing what to do when in a situation where an attack of some sort is probable, is a good start to your self defense. Having something to protect yourself definitely is your best defense.

You need to carry some type of self defense weapon. Not only could it save you from being attacked, it will help ease your mind - you won't feel so vulnerable.

What is the best thing to have? Well, it will depend on how you feel about the weapon you choose. You need to feel comfortable with what you carry.

The obvious is that with whatever it is you opt for - whether it is a stun gun, a pepper spray, or a telescopic steel baton - is to know how to use it.

Practice using your self defense weapon!

Learn how the stun gun works. You may even find a brave "guinea pig" to test it out on! Know what features come with the stun gun and how to prevent it from being used against you. Spray your pepper spray to see how it is actuated, how far it goes, and how many times you can depress it before it empties out. This means purchase an extra just for practice. Extend and contract the steel baton to get a feel of how it works. Then beat a pillow with it!

Take a self defense course! Your body can be a weapon, too. And you may find instructors who will teach you how to use your body and your personal defense tool hand in hand.

You will also need to consider what is legal to carry where you live. We can ship to almost anywhere in the USA. However, there are some states where stun guns and pepper sprays are restricted, so you need to know the law. We have a Shipping Restrictions page that lists the restrictions, however, contact your local law enforcement for the most up to date information.

*Information sourced at http://www.ncadv.org/.

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