It’s sobering fact but it’s fact nevertheless about 75% of the serial killers in the world live in the United States.  Europe follows a far second, having only 17%.  Ninety percent of serial killers are men and nearly 85% of them are Caucasian.  Most serial killers commit their first crime at a young age, usually in their teens or 20s and majority of their victims are white females.  Does the statistics scare you enough?  It should. Serial killers are clever, merciless and brutal.  However, you don’t have to become a victim yourself.  There are self-defense products that may help ward them off.  Here are some you might want to consider:

Lipstick pepper spray
Serial killers work using a modus operandi.  They have a particular style and preference in terms of attack and type of victim.  Regardless, you could still help ward off physical harm by using a tiny gadget: the lipstick pepper spray.  Lipstick pepper sprays resemble an ordinary lipstick case but hidden inside the tube is several seconds’ worth of blinding, irritating pepper spray, enough to stop a full-grown man and render him helpless.

Lipstick pepper sprays are great choices for women and young girls. They are easy to conceal and use.  If you’re scared of serial killers and would rather have a self-defense product that you can carry any time, the lipstick pepper spray is a good choice.

Portable alarms
Most serial killers will attack their victims when they are most vulnerable when they are alone, far from home, can’t get immediate help or can’t fight back.  Even if a serial killer has already chosen you as his victim, you can still ward them off by using a portable alarm.

A portable alarm is not a weapon per se but it is a self-defense product.  When activated (usually through a switch or a button), a portable alarm will give off a loud noise, enough to wake up the neighbors, draw attention to yourself and your attacker AND scare them off.  Portable alarms are quite effective to use against serial killers because they generally do not like being challenged.  Why make yourself an easy target when a portable alarm can save your life?

Kubotan, brass knuckles or batons
If you’re physically fit and able to defend yourself, there is no reason why you should be scared of serial killers.  They should be scared of you.  Weapons such as the kubotan, brass knuckles or batons can stop and disable an attacker effectively.  If you can use them to target the weak points of the body, you will be able to ward off serial killers and keep yourself safe.

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Lipstick pepper spray can be a very effective and efficient tool to protect yourself from an attacker. But like most self-defense tools, it is only as effective as the person that uses it. If you use it the wrong way, the tool could cause unnecessary harm not just to your attacker but also to other innocent bystanders. Worse, it could even harm you. Here are ways on how to use lipstick pepper spray properly and safely:

Understand how it works
Pepper spray contains an irritant found in – what else? – pepper. The substance is called oleoresin capsicum or OC. This is a lachrymatory agent that causes the stinging associated with pepper sprays. It affects the eyes, nose and mouth. During an attack, you should consider these areas of the face as your main target.

Be careful, though. Just because you own the lipstick pepper spray doesn’t mean it can’t work against you. If you make a mistake about using it, it could affect you and not your attacker.

Make the lipstick pepper spray a familiar weapon
The better you are at using lipstick pepper spray, the safer you will be. Know which end is which. In an attack, things can happen in the blink of an eye and if you have to fumble for the trigger of the spray, you will lose precious seconds to protect yourself. Make sure that you are very familiar with the spray. That will make it very easy for you to wield it in case you need it.

There’s only enough in the container
Lipstick pepper spray contains a smaller amount of pepper spray than the regular canister. It may seem like less power but lipstick pepper sprays are aerosols. This means that the spray is pressurized. When used, the droplets are more focused and can reach a farther distance. There’s probably enough spray in a small lipstick bottle to give off 5 to 10 one-second bursts.

It pays to remember that the amount contained in a lipstick pepper spray is limited. As such, it’s important that you use this tool carefully. Make sure that the spray hits your attacker in the face to maximize the tool’s efficacy. If you use too much in the wrong way, you could waste a real opportunity to protect yourself.

Take note of its expiry date
Lipstick pepper sprays have expiration dates. You should find this printed on the product. Over time, the pressure inside the small case will decrease. If the product is expired, it will not be as effective and the distance it can cover may be significantly less. Take note of this date and make sure to get in touch with your supplier for a refill.