Self Defense and Security Blog- page 21

How much protection do you carry with you in your car? If you're driving alone, you need ways to defend yourself in case of a carjacker or an attacker. This is especially true when driving at nighttime. Between 2004 and 2008 alone, there were over 400,000 violent victimizations that occurred in parking lots and garages. Check out these ten...

"I own a Runt Stun Gun and am happy with it. The directions tell me how often to recharge it but not how to recharge it. How do I recharge it?" We answer this question here. How to Charge the Runt Stun Gun When you first receive your package in the mail or from UPS, you'll open it and find a box like this one: Green Runt Stun Gun...

Curious about which personal protection items to pack? Most hikers fear three things: bears, mountain lions, and other hikers. But other sources of danger can be just as deadly. Did you know cows kill 10x as many people as bears each year? Bees, wasps , and hornets kill 58x as many. So what should you be prepared for? Well, it depends on your...

According to the FBI , property crime has been down but violent crimes have been up. Mugging--it's something everyone wants to avoid and some people don't even think it will ever happen to them. The reality is that, regardless of falling crime rates in the last two decades, getting mugged is still a very real threat. A big part of defending...

Did you know in the U.S. alone there's one  aggravated assault every 34 seconds ? Maybe you do know, and that's why you're here... Looking for information on wasp spray vs pepper spray. There is a lot of information -- and misinformation -- circulating about the use of wasp spray for self defense. We want to clear it up for you. Read on to...

The media often tries to glamorize stalking as romantic and a sign that someone cares about you. But anyone who has dealt with a stalker in real life will tell you that it is the exact opposite of that. If someone is stalking you, you know how traumatizing living with fear can be. Dealing with harassment and even threats to your safety is not a nice...

Every year, there  are millions of Americans  who are the victims of home burglaries. Many of these people end up losing cash, jewelry, and other valuable items due to the burglaries that occur. Do you want to avoid becoming a statistic by protecting your valuables in the event of a home invasion? You can do it pretty easily by investing in hidden...

If you've ever taken a bite of a hot chili pepper, you might be familiar with the sharp, burning sensation that seems to stick around no matter how much water you drink. Now, imagine that burning sensation all over your face--in your eyes, nose, and mouth. That's the idea behind pepper spray, a tool used for law enforcement purposes and self-defense...