Archive for January, 2009
With the crime rate soaring and the inevitability of getting attacked increasing, it is always wise to take the necessary steps to protect ourselves. One such step is to arm ourselves with protective yet non-lethal devices that could aid us if we ever encounter an attacker. The pepper shot is a kind of pepper spray, only smaller but with a powerful punch nonetheless. It rates at 2 million scoville heat units and the grain is finer than most pepper sprays. This makes the pepper shot very effective in warding off an attacker.
It works much like the pepper spray. It releases an inflammatory agent that when introduced to the eyes causes the veins to swell therefore causing them to close involuntarily. It also affects the breathing, making it more difficult and labored. Pepper shots are made with quick release keys and safety locking mechanisms. They can be snapped on as key chains and often times come with their own case for ease of storage.
It is the ultimate all in one instrument that combines security and preparedness. The stun flashlight is not only a self-defense weapon; it is also a great addition to any tool box or tool kit. It is lightweight, easy to use and affordable. It is so useful; a lot of police departments are getting ready to replace their bulky flashlights with this lighter, more useful model. Most versions run on one battery and even have loops at the end to make it easier to handle.
The stun flashlight can work two ways. The powerful light can momentarily disorient an attacker. And if that’s not enough the stun feature can and will do the trick. Some versions even come equipped with a siren. Surely, with this device on hand, you will feel safer and more secure.
Why did the chicken cross the road? Now there is a question with a million different answers…all of them right and all of them wrong. The truth is chickens have very short attention spans. Unless they are laying an egg, in which case their attention span is directly related to the amount of time it takes to lay an egg. As for crossing the road, the chicken is not even aware that it is crossing the road. Hence the term ‘road kill’.
Yesterday I had to run a few errands around town. The distance covered was about 7 miles. No less than 3 people, fully grown adults, without looking, walked out in front of my car while they were crossing the street. Naturally, I had to hit the brake to avoid running them over. I don’t mind….I brake for animals too. This happens just about every day. People walk out in traffic while talking on the cell phone, talking to themselves or some invisible being, or just not paying attention.
The reason does not matter…the results do. If you are on foot, look out for cars, trucks, fire engines, tanks, whatever. If you are driving, watch out for pedestrians….they are fragile and delicate. Be safe.
Protecting your home from burglars and other criminals doesn’t have to set you back by hundreds or thousands of dollars. There are home security systems today that are totally effective and reliable and best of all, affordable.
The Mace wireless home security system is one of them. It is tops in both usefulness and value. This wireless motion sensor alarm can be set up quickly and effortlessly and only requires a Wireless Home Security System A landline with “tone” dialing to work, but will give you the protection and peace of mind you seek. With it in place, suspicious movement is immediately detected, along with the opening of a door or a window in your home. When this happens, the alarm is activated, sending a signal to the base unit, which in turn dials one of the preset numbers on your programmed list. If there is no answer, it will dial the next number on the list, and will keep on trying up to the fifth listed number.
It’s always a good idea to have some kind of protection on hand, especially if you’re a woman living in an urban area. It’s even better if the type of protection you are carrying is light and inconspicuous, and something that would completely surprise a would-be attacker like a pocket pepper spray.
By its very name, a pocket pepper spray is a weapon that’s small enough to fit in one’s pocket. A perfect example of this is a lipstick pepper spray. Designed specifically for women, this diminutive form of protection looks exactly like an ordinary tube of lipstick on the outside, but contains a potent pepper formula on the inside. It holds 5 one second bursts and impressively sprays up to 6 feet. Moreover, the lipstick pepper spray is available in five fashionable colors: black, silver, red, blue and pink, and is super convenient to take along anytime and anywhere. With a pocket pepper spray, no one can tell that you’re carrying a self-defense weapon even if you have your pockets searched or show all the contents of your bag. Then again, what’s important is that you’re always armed and ready against muggers, criminals and other unsavory beings.