Don’t Tase Me, Bro! II
The video is in!
About a month ago, I was at a self defense conference for those of us that sell Tasers and other security products.
There was a police officer there giving a class and demonstration on the use of the Taser. Very enlightening!
The call came and I volunteered!
As promised, here is the video from that day.
In my previous email, Ed asked for my height and weight to give perspective when it was ready. I am 5′ 8″ and weigh about 160-165.
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Book Safe: Really Smart Way to Keep Your Belongings Safe
There are those who are into safety vaults that are so obvious, that even those who don’t have any intentions of stealing get curious about their content. While there are those who prefer diversion safes – no, not all of those who use these types of less attention-catching safety containers are paranoids. Some think that they’re clever and fun – a nice way to surprise your bookworm friends or girlfriend! But whatever might be your motivation in using diversion safes, particularly a book safe -whatever rocks your boat, right?
No, not only old English houses can have book safes, you can have one in your modern pad, too. So how do book safes work? Really smart homeowners who would to protect their precious belongings would be raving about the ingenuity of these diversion safes. There are book safes that are made from real books -mostly these are hardback books with centers that are hollowed out where you can store your valuables. Lined with velvet material, the interior is deep enough so that jewelry and some cash will fit in these book safes. So how do you use such safety product? You simply have to flip a few pages and open the lid and then you can put your valuables inside it. Just close it and display it in your shelf. Now if you have a big library, please remember which book is this so you don’t get tired checking all of your books.
A book safe is also one great gift idea, don’t you think?
Categories: Cool Gadgets, Home Security Tags: book safe, diversion safes, holiday gift, Home Security, safety products
5 Great Holiday Gift Ideas (For Your Self Defense and Home Security Conscious Friends)
Too early for ho-ho-ho? Sure, there’s still about two months before Christmas, but how about Halloween? It’s high time to think of unique Halloween gift ideas. If you have self-defense-conscious friends, you’ve come to the right place. Here’s a list of Halloween gift ideas that will make your Jujitsu masters or black-belter friends or even that pal of yours who just got his new bachelor’s pad and is looking to keep it secure.
Kubotans
Your father-in-law may not be too old for some action, - elderly self defense action that is. But it would definitely be one cookie point for you if you give him one light but still effective self defense weapon : kubotans.
Self Defense Videos
If the recipient has already mastered these 50 tips on how to keep yourself safe from sexual assault, he or she may still be interested in furthering his or her self defense education with these martial arts and fighting videos. Now for the ladies, who would be more confident with their self defense weapons in tow!
Pepper Gels
The more modern version of pepper sprays, pepper gels are in with women who can’t leave home without protection gadgets. It’s just a piece of cake, if you’re wondering how to use pepper gel. For home security obsessed folks, here are some items you might want to wrap for them.
Motion Sensor Phone
It might be leaning on the espionage side, but it can also be used to help protect your home from those who have nothing good to do with their lives or yours. Check out more information about motion sensor phones.
Solar Powered Surveillance Camera
Green is in! And with this solar-powered surveillance camera, you can never go wrong in keeping your home safe while protecting Mother Earth. Got any Holiday gift ideas of your own?
image credits to Jeff Clow
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Beginner Tips for Using a Digital Phone Recorder
A digital phone recorder may seem like one of those extra gadgets that you really don’t have a use for. What it can offer in terms of function may seem too much, of course, until you actually need it. If you’ve never used one before, it may seem a bit too high-tech. But really, it’s a device that has been designed for easy operation and practical use. If you’re a newbie, here are tips on how to use a digital phone recorder:
Understand the set-up.
The basic digital phone recorder is usually an independent device, sold separately from your phone unit. To give you a basic idea of how it looks like and how it works, imagine your old cassette tape telephone recorder, except that a digital phone recorder is generally a smaller, more compact device. It records your phone conversations electronically, which means that voice files are easily compressed, allowing you longer periods of time for a single recording session.
Decide on what types of conversations you wish to record.
Some digital phone recorders have to be connected to the phone jack, while others only have to be hooked to the phone handset. Models that are attached to the phone jack allow you to make recordings of every call that comes through the line, regardless of which phone it is that will be used for the conversation. With this type of digital phone recorder, you could record a conversation in the dining area even if the recorder is plugged into your bedroom.
A digital phone recorder that is attached to the phone handset, on the other hand, can only record conversations made on that phone unit.
Control the settings.
A digital phone recorder comes with a control feature, usually built into the device itself. This allows you to set and control the settings of the recorder – how it works, for how long it will run a recording, what time the recording will begin, etc.
Check the settings to determine what types of recordings you can do. You can, for example, set the digital phone recorder to automatically make a recording of every call that goes through, regardless of its source. If you prefer, you can also set the control so that the device will only record conversations during a particular period, such as phone calls made during lunch hour, early mornings or evenings.
You might also wish to capture the time and date that calls are made for documentation.
Save your recordings.
Although a digital phone recorder will probably hold your captured voice calls for you, it’s best to transfer them to your computer for more efficient and safe storage. Use a USB port and cable for this purpose. On your computer, you can then store, edit, organize and share these conversations as voice files.
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How Green Can You Get with Solar-Powered Surveillance?
Who says you need fuel-powered electricity to use an effective surveillance system? With the advent of ‘green’ technologies, you really do not need to rely so much on resource-hungry gadgets. With solar-powered surveillance, this is probably as green as you can get – or maybe not. Let’s take a look:
What are solar-powered surveillance systems?
Solar surveillance systems are your basic electronic monitoring and tracking systems used for automatic observations and recordings, but with a catch – they run on solar power. They are used for security monitoring purposes on residential homes, office buildings, universities, government offices, shops, parking lots, garages and construction sites. Solar-powered surveillance systems are also very popular for monitoring wildlife and remote environment changes over a long period of time. The fact that they tend to be wireless means that they can be carried in virtually any location and will not require electricity in order to work. The system’s recorded data can be stored onto digital video recorders for future use.
Advantages
One of the advantages of the solar surveillance system is that it does not rely on old video tapes for recording what the cameras capture. Video tapes, as we all know, can be notorious for producing less than sharp images. They also tend to run out, causing you to lose valuable recording time merely because no fresh blank video tape is available. Of course, a solar surveillance system uses green energy, allowing you to tap one of the best energy resources around. Unlike fossil fuel-sourced energy, solar energy is clean, leaves no residues, has no harmful side effects to the users and is environment-friendly.
Limitations
Its greatest strength is probably also its greatest weakness. A solar surveillance system works best outdoors, where it can pick up the sun’s rays to power up its batteries and run the device. It could probably work well indoors provided, of course, that there is ample access to light.
Can you really go green with solar surveillance?
The truth about most solar surveillance systems is that the video security system itself is the only component that uses solar power. The wireless cameras that are essential to making the system work may not always run on solar power. In fact, most units still require the traditional power connection in order to work. That means, in order to view any activities captured by the surveillance system, you will need to have the cameras hooked to a power outlet and probably use a monitor or TV that also uses electricity. However, as green things go, some solar surveillance systems may be hooked with rechargeable battery-powered cameras for more efficient energy use.
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What Is a Voice Changer Tool and Will You Ever Need One?
A voice changer tool may sound like some high-tech gadget found only in spy and science fiction movies. However, you might be glad to know that this technology is available for use by virtually anyone. So what is it exactly, how does it work and will you ever need to use one?
What is a voice changer tool?
A voice changer tool is also known as a voice disguiser. As its name implies, it is used to modify the voice of the user to make it sound like someone else’s.
A voice changer tool can be attached to a speaking device, such as a phone, a microphone or a recorder. When you speak into a receiver, the soundwaves coming from your voice go through the voice changer tool. It will then change the pitch and timber of your voice, making you sound like a different person.
A voice changer tool can be adjusted to raise or lower the pitch of your voice. If you’re a woman, you could adjust the pitch and make your voice sound like you’re a man speaking. It can also work the other way around if you’re a man or a child.
Although most voice changers are sold as basic tools, there are products that include features such as special effects, equalizers, a built-in recorder and player. Software may also be included in the package, in case you need to make digital recording and file editing using a computer.
Will you ever need to use a voice changer tool?
There are several practical reasons why you might need a voice changer tool, either for work, personal reasons or just for fun. Here’s why you might need to use one:
Business presentations and PR events
Hiring extra manpower to lend a voice during a business presentation or PR event will require money. To cut down on cost, most businesses opt to use a voice changer tool to make it appear as if multiple voices are being used.
Commercial voiceovers
If you or your company does commercial voiceovers, you will need to use a voice changer tool, particularly one that has special effects. From low baritones to high falsettos to funny squeaks, this device can work very well to produce an illusion of multiple personalities.
Voice mail
If you wish to change your voice on your voice mail recording but don’t want somebody else to do it for you, you will need a voice changer tool to do it. It’s an excellent way to create a funny and entertaining greeting or voice recording.
Security and investigations
A voice changer tool is one of the most popular devices used by private detectives and people who wish to protect their identity. It could change your voice so well that even the people who know you will not be able to recognize you at all.
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The Motion Sensor Phone: What It Is and How It Works
Ever wished your telephone could spy for you? With a motion sensor phone, you’ll have a very effective and relatively affordable monitoring and security device. This is just one of the many technologies you can use today to create an effective monitoring system for your home or business use.
What is a motion sensor phone?
A motion sensor phone is actually three gadgets in one: it is a phone, a microphone and a motion sensor in one device. What it does is that it senses any movements within a specific area in proximity to the phone. It will then alert the user via a phone call in case a movement is detected.
Motion sensor phones can be very effective tools for monitoring a certain area, such as an office or a room in your home. In case an intruder comes in and passes next to or near the phone, the motion sensor will pick up the movements, silently send you a signal by calling your mobile phone or another alternate phone unit. You can listen in, decide if the intruder is dangerous and call the police.
How it works
The telephone feature works like any other ordinary phone, in that it can receive and make calls. It is rigged with a condenser microphone, which is used to allow you to hear any noises in the room. The microphone is built into the device and contains an amplifier that can increase the sounds that it picks up. This comes in handy when you have to monitor the sounds in the room from a remote location.
The motion sensor, which is at the heart of the device, is powered by passive infrared or PIR. This technology works by sensing movements or changes in the ambient heat within the room where the phone is located. If an occupant is nearby, the heat signature of the room will change, triggering the device.
The range for most motion sensor phones is about 30 feet, although the width of the area in which it can be triggered is only about 20 feet.
Any concerns about the efficacy of the device?
Motion sensor phones can only be effective if the user understands their use and limitations. The range mentioned above, for example, means that in order for the phone to detect the presence of an intruder, it must be placed in an area where an intruder is most likely to pass. If it is located in a hidden area, it probably won’t work.
Who needs it?
If security is a concern in your home or office, then a motion sensor phone will help relieve you of your worries. Most motion sensor phones work best with small or moderately-sized rooms.
telespy motion sensor phone image
Categories: Cool Gadgets, Home Security Tags: monitoring system, motion sensor phone, security, surveillance
To Fish or Not To Fish
It’s Friday and I’m taking the kids fishing. Not sure if it’s a camping trip yet though. The wife will no longer go camping unless it’s in our camper that is basically a mini house with all ammenities.
The kids just want to fish and and then to cook our prize over an open fire. There’s nothing better than freshly caught fish cooked over a fire you just built.
Another factor is that I just bought a new motor for my boat. A brand new Mercury 6hp for my 14′ fishing boat. Much better against the current of the Cape Fear. (We fish with eels and catch nice sized catfish.)
So, if I take the camper, I can’t take the boat. If I take the boat, I can’t take the camper.
I really want to get the boat with new motor out on the river and catch some fish but the kids probably wouldn’t like an all night fishing trip. They’d fall asleep on the deck of the boat I’m sure.
Another option I have is to take a tent to a familiar campground that has good off shore fishing. Wife won’t go since it’s a tent, but the kids will like it.
And we’ll catch some good fish. We always catch enough for dinner when we go there.
So that’s where I’m at right now. Got to decide soon.
Be Safe!
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Why is this Spy Pen better?
This spy pen is a self contained system. It has it’s own power, it’s own built-in DVR, and it’s own microphone.
You can find other spy cams but most of them are wireless and cost $300-$400. Plus, with wireless, you have to be near a receiver that is connected to a recording device in order to record what the camera sees.
Ours is better because this spy pen does everything for only $129.00.
And includes Audio!
A true “Spy Pen.”
You get about 2 hours of recording time per charge.
Put in your shirt or coat pocket and record 2 hours of video and audio.
2Gb of storage. Open the spy pen and plug it into the USB port on your computer to save video.
Can also be used as a thumb drive. Save files from somewhere else and bring to your computer.
Records Video
Records Audio
1 charge lasts 2-3 hours
Easily download to computer via high speed USB.
Conduct covert surveillance – These spy cams can be used for many covert situations. P.I.’s, Detectives, Under Cover ops, secretly record meetings.
Can also be used for fun!
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Tips for Using Throwing Knives Safely
You’re probably familiar with throwing knives as props for a circus or carnival act. They are that and so much more. Throwing knives are some of the oldest forms of self-defense weapons. They can be very dangerous and risky for those who don’t know how to use them. But for those who do, they can be a very effective means to prevent an attack and save your life. Here are tips on how to safely use throwing knives:
Always know your weapon
Although a set of throwing knives generally weigh and look the same, you need to be able to familiarize yourself with each one in order to wield them effectively and safely. Be familiar with the design, the handle, the length of the blade, where the sharp edge or points are and how the knives perform when thrown.
Choose the right length
A good throwing knife measures around 12″ to 16″, depending on the size of the user’s hands and his/her comfort level. The weight should be sufficient so as to allow it to sustain an effective distance and bury itself into the target.
Maintain your distance
A throwing knife works best if you maintain sufficient distance from your target. Maintain four to six paces from your target. This distance is about 6 to 8 feet – up to 13 feet, depending on how you hold the knife. This should be enough to allow you to bend your upper body forward for the throw and for you knife to sustain momentum.
Hold your knife the right way
There are two ways you can hold a throwing knife: by the blade or by the handle. If you prefer to handle the knife by the blade (also called a half-spin), maintain an average of 7 feet from the target, move a foot forward (left for righties and right for lefties) and make an overhand throw. Maintain about 12 feet or so if you prefer to hold the throwing knife by the handle (this manner is called the full spin).
Adjust your distance depending on how the knife hits the target.
Practice
You probably can’t hope to hit your target in the right spot the first time you use a throwing knife. If you must learn how to use it safely and effectively, you need to practice everyday initially, at least for an hour or so. This is so that you will be able to build muscle memory. In case you need to use a throwing knife for a performance or for self-defense, you will know exactly how to do it.
Use a plyboard, a strong cardboard or a sandbag as a target for practice.
Know that it is a weapon
Never play with a throwing knife. Accidents can happen and if you’re not careful, you could cause harm to yourself or another person. Practice common sense to ensure that you use your throwing knives safely and responsibly.
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