Many of us jump at the opportunity to get out shopping for those end of Christmas deals at the mall. Well, this is common knowledge to the criminal predators as well. As a veteran police officer in a large metropolitan area, we have seen statistics rise about 20% after the holidays. Criminals interested in purse snatching, vehicle break ins for the merchandise left in plain view on the seat, or shoppers just not paying attention to their grocery cart where they have their valuables unsecured as ready for the taking.
As you are out shopping in a department store, take a minute to sit back and watch people as they shop then ask yourself if you shop the same way that do. Most shoppers leave their cart unattended with their purse sitting in the basket unsecured. I have observed on several occasions people who simply walk away from their cart for several minutes oblivious to the fact that in doing so they are setting themselves up to be victimized.
Another point to keep in mind is shopping at night in crowded shopping malls with large parking lots. Parking in unlit areas of a dark parking lot is asking for trouble. Large shopping malls concentrate the ambient lighting towards the front of the store and that are not necessarily concerned with sections of the parking lot towards the back. It is important to identify this situation and try to park your vehicle towards the front of the store where there is more ambient lighting available. Criminals have been known to lurk in the shadows waiting for potential victims to prey on. Others break into vehicles and lye waiting for the victim to enter the car where they are overpowered and forced to drive to secluded areas where they are beaten and or raped.
By following some simple rules, you can protect yourself and reduce the chances of becoming prey of the criminals out looking for potential targets.
First, secure your purse or handbag to the shopping cart with the carry strap and zip up all of the compartments when you are shopping. This simple task will reduce the chance of someone taking your purse from the shopping cart or reaching into it and stealing your pocket book when you are not looking. Of course the best alternative is to wear your purse on your person with the carry strap across your body from one shoulder down to the other hip.
Secondly regarding parking in dim lighted parking lots. Take your time once you get to the mall and drive around if their are no parking spaces available towards the front of the mall. This will give you the opportunity to scan the area looking for people lurking around the parking lot who appear not to fit in. Look at the clothing they are wearing and ask yourself if the long black trench coat is a common piece of clothing worn on a hot summer day. Chances are this is a criminal looking for a victim.
Once you park your car, make sure the car is secured before walking away from it and set the audible alarm as well. As you walk to the front doors of the mall, be aware of what is going on around you as you do so. Most victims confronted by assailants in a parking lot setting saw the criminal approach from a distance and had a chance to escape but the did not recognize the threat. Pay attention to those little hairs on the back of your neck, they are out own built in alarm system and they are rarely wrong when they stand up and say "watch out here comes trouble".
Another option I highly recommend is to purchase a personal defense weapon of some sort. Having something in you possession readily available just may save your live. Non-lethal personal defense weapons come in many styles, shapes and sizes. Tasers are the most effective personal defense weapon available on the market today and are backed by a lifetime replacement policy. In the event you eve have to use a taser to protect yourself or a loved one, the unit will be replaced frr of charge simply by filing a police report regarding the incident where it was used.
Article issued by veteran police officer and founder of StunTech Public Safety Products Joe Davidson. He is also an accomplished martial artist in Tae Know Do, Brizillian Jiu-Jutsu, Hapkido, and Kraz Maga.
Stay safe and remember that the things we possess are material items that can always be replaced, becoming injured fighting for and object is where most make the mistake. Don't be a hero unless the threat is to your personal safety, then fight like a mad person and leave the rest to God.
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Which is Best, Taser, Stun Gun, or Defebnse Spray?
As a career police officer and owner of a personal defense products business, people often ask what personal defense product is best for them, the taser, stun gun, or defense spray also known as pepper spray. Well the simple answer is....it depends.
Let's take a look at each of the products above individually and evaluate their pros and con's
First, let's look at defense spray (pepper spray). Defense spray comes in many forms. Defense spray has been around for a long time and is currently being used by law enforcement agencies across the country today. There are various ingredients being used in the defense spray industry to include CS, CN, and OC. As a trainer in the law enforcement field I have been sprayed with all three and can verify that the OC (Oleoresin Capsicum) is by far the most affective defense spray on the market.
OC defense spray comes in 5% 10%, and 18% (wildfire) concentrations with the 10% solution being the chosen spray by police officers.
Pros: Defense spray works by spraying the attacker in the face primarily targeting the eyes, nose and mouth. The 10% OC solution attacks the mucous membranes resulting in extreme burning, swelling, drainage, and difficulty breathing. The OC being sprayed in the eyes causes the eyes to slam shut involuntarily resulting in temporary blindness due to the burning sensation. Defense spray is very affordable for those of us with limited budgets.
Cons: Defense spray is considered to be a target specific use of force alternative. What this means is you must hit the attacker in the face in order to get the full affects of the pepper spray...
The second issue is the fact that self contamination is often an issue because OC is an airborne agent that is easily carried by the wind.
Now let's look at stun guns. Stun Guns come in a variety of shapes and voltages. These nifty little personal defense weapons are very affective and affordable as well, however, they require the victim to be up close and personal with the attacker to be affective. We will discuss this a bit later.
Pros: Stun Gun voltages start around 100,000 volts and go as high as 950,000 volts packing a major shock.. Stun Guns can be easily concealed as cell phone, pager devices, and even a telescoping baton application. These packages give people a variety to choose from and consider when shopping for a stun gun.
Cons: As previously stated, stun guns require personal contact with the attacker for the shock to be delivered. My personal belief is that the ultimate goal is to keep the attacker at a distance, so approaching them to deliver a shock places the victim in an enhanced vulnerability position unless they have some self defense close quarter training to revert to as a backup plan.
Finally, we come to the preferred personal defense weapons, the Taser C2 by Taser International. This product is the Cadillac of the self defense industry and has a proven record of effectiveness both in the law enforcement field and in the civilian market.
The Taser C2 works by pushing a button on the devise which shoots out 2 small darts from a cartridge in the front of the unit. Upon hitting the intended target, they are capable of penetrating 2 inches of accumulative clothing and delivering a 50,000 volt shock straight to the core of the attacker. This shock is designed to cause TOTAL body incapacitation and the best part is the cycle of voltage lasts for 30 seconds.
Now let me try and tell you what this means in simple terms. The story goes like this;
Pros: Again in a training atmosphere, I received a shock from a taser to complete a certification so I could carry one on the street as a patrol officer. The shock caused all of my muscles to constrict as if a seizure took control of my body, as a result, I fell to the ground motionless until the voltage cycle stopped. This shock was the most intense pain I have EVER experienced, and I underwent a major back surgery in 2004. I would gladly undergo back surgery 10 times again, before I would take the shock from a taser. I can testify, the Taser C2 is very effective and in my opinion, the only choice for anyone concerned about personal safety.
Tasers are backed by a 100% replacement guarantee and warranty. If you ever have to use your taser to protect yourself, we replace it free of charge. The only requirement is a police report has to be filed reporting the events of its use.
In closing, if you are looking to purchase a personal defense weapon and you do not feel comfortable with firearms, the first step is to take a look at your lifestyle, health and abilities. If you are a traveling professional who spends a lot of time in a car driving from state to state, well the taser would be my suggestion. It does not require much movement and it can be deployed to any part of the body by pushing a button and aiming the laser aiming devise at the intended target.
On the other hand, I you work from home or are a stay at home Mom, defense spray may be sufficient to obtain compliance from unwanted people knocking on the door.
Now if you are simply looking for an affordable alternative to put distance between you and a potential attacker, stun guns have been known to be effective from a distance simply by doing a spark test pointed at the attacker while you tell him "If you come any closer, I am going to shock you and I won’t stop until the police come" usually they don't want to mess with electricity and they run the other way in a hurry.
Monday, February 14, 2011
Shopping Safety
As a veteran police officer, we typically see an increase in crime trends towards the end of the year due to the amount of shoppers out looking for good deals overstocked on retailers' shelves from the previous year. Many people do not realize the potential of becoming a victim in a crowded shopping mall, grocery store, clothing retailer, or business complex until it is too late. Many thieves spend time doing surveillance and watching patterns people set while they shop. A good example follows;
A few weeks ago, I was at a certain major retailer attempting to pick up a prescription. When I arrived, I was amazed to see numerous people waiting in line. Being the last one in line, it gave me the opportunity to stand back and watch people and how they protected their personal belongings. While watching, 5 people in front of me, 4 of them left their shopping carts unattended on at least two occasions with their purse, wallet, or other valuables in plain view and accessible to others walking past them.
Above I mentioned criminals watch patterning habits of shoppers in a crowded place. Often times if they observe someone leave their purse unattended 2 or more time, they are labeled as a potential target of theft. Another example is someone who has a habit of driving the same route every time they go to the Gym, Grocery store, or work; they set habits that are convenient for not only them, but criminals who may be watching. You see, we get so busy with life's everyday events that we end up making ourselves potential targets and victims. The answer to dealing with this epidemic across the country is a simple one.
First, make a conscious effort to drive different routes to and from your scheduled appointments or family duties. By doing this you become less likely to be followed by potential criminals who are desperate to find a victim. Keep an eye out for vehicles that seem to keep showing up where ever you go. This is not an easy task, but if you make an effort to watch vehicles leave the parking lot the same time you do and follow the same route you are taking, chances are high they may be following up. To identify if this is the case, simply drive off your route by making a few extra turns and see if the vehicle follows, however, be careful not to drive yourself into an unpopulated area or dead end.
Secondly, non-lethal personal defense weapons are available all over the internet and through retail stores across the country. Defense spray is a very cheap alternative when compared to being confronted with a criminal who intends on harming you with a physical assault, or property crime. Make the investment into a personal defense weapon; it just might save your life someday. Your family and friends care about you and don't want to see you end up a victim.
Other products that seems to be the best all around non-lethal personal defense weapon available on the market is the Taser® C2 made by Taser® International. The Taser® C2 has been confirmed as having the same stopping power as a 9mm handgun except there is no log lasting effects from its use. The technology behind the Taser® C2 is really pretty simple. When a potential victim perceives a threat to their personal safety and well being, they can deploy the unit from a distance of up to 15 feet away. The Taser® is activated by opening a safety cover which emits a red laser aiming device. If you do not get verbal compliance, simply push the fire button and two barbs are deployed by a nitrogen capsule inside the cartridge unit. The barbs impact the aggressor and discharge a 30 second cycle of 50,000 volts completely incapacitating him/her for the duration of the 30 second cycle.
The Taser® C2 is designed to be left behind at the scene of the attack so the victim can seek help. The best part is the fact that it is backed by a lifetime replacement guarantee, you simply report the incident to law enforcement and provide a copy of the police report to law enforcement and Taser® International will replace the unit FREE of charge. Taser® International feels your safety is more important that the cost of a replacement Taser® C2.
Now some of you may think that $349.99 is a lot of money for a personal defense weapon, however look at it this way, a visit to the emergency room will exceed $500.00 easily, not to mention the mental anguish is being victimized by a stranger. I consider this as a cheap personal protection device when you compare it to the injuries I have seen sustained by victims.
A few weeks ago, I was at a certain major retailer attempting to pick up a prescription. When I arrived, I was amazed to see numerous people waiting in line. Being the last one in line, it gave me the opportunity to stand back and watch people and how they protected their personal belongings. While watching, 5 people in front of me, 4 of them left their shopping carts unattended on at least two occasions with their purse, wallet, or other valuables in plain view and accessible to others walking past them.
Above I mentioned criminals watch patterning habits of shoppers in a crowded place. Often times if they observe someone leave their purse unattended 2 or more time, they are labeled as a potential target of theft. Another example is someone who has a habit of driving the same route every time they go to the Gym, Grocery store, or work; they set habits that are convenient for not only them, but criminals who may be watching. You see, we get so busy with life's everyday events that we end up making ourselves potential targets and victims. The answer to dealing with this epidemic across the country is a simple one.
First, make a conscious effort to drive different routes to and from your scheduled appointments or family duties. By doing this you become less likely to be followed by potential criminals who are desperate to find a victim. Keep an eye out for vehicles that seem to keep showing up where ever you go. This is not an easy task, but if you make an effort to watch vehicles leave the parking lot the same time you do and follow the same route you are taking, chances are high they may be following up. To identify if this is the case, simply drive off your route by making a few extra turns and see if the vehicle follows, however, be careful not to drive yourself into an unpopulated area or dead end.
Secondly, non-lethal personal defense weapons are available all over the internet and through retail stores across the country. Defense spray is a very cheap alternative when compared to being confronted with a criminal who intends on harming you with a physical assault, or property crime. Make the investment into a personal defense weapon; it just might save your life someday. Your family and friends care about you and don't want to see you end up a victim.
Other products that seems to be the best all around non-lethal personal defense weapon available on the market is the Taser® C2 made by Taser® International. The Taser® C2 has been confirmed as having the same stopping power as a 9mm handgun except there is no log lasting effects from its use. The technology behind the Taser® C2 is really pretty simple. When a potential victim perceives a threat to their personal safety and well being, they can deploy the unit from a distance of up to 15 feet away. The Taser® is activated by opening a safety cover which emits a red laser aiming device. If you do not get verbal compliance, simply push the fire button and two barbs are deployed by a nitrogen capsule inside the cartridge unit. The barbs impact the aggressor and discharge a 30 second cycle of 50,000 volts completely incapacitating him/her for the duration of the 30 second cycle.
The Taser® C2 is designed to be left behind at the scene of the attack so the victim can seek help. The best part is the fact that it is backed by a lifetime replacement guarantee, you simply report the incident to law enforcement and provide a copy of the police report to law enforcement and Taser® International will replace the unit FREE of charge. Taser® International feels your safety is more important that the cost of a replacement Taser® C2.
Now some of you may think that $349.99 is a lot of money for a personal defense weapon, however look at it this way, a visit to the emergency room will exceed $500.00 easily, not to mention the mental anguish is being victimized by a stranger. I consider this as a cheap personal protection device when you compare it to the injuries I have seen sustained by victims.
College Student Safety
As a parent of a new college student who was eager to leave the safety and comfort of our parental control, I gave a few suggestions for my daughter before she departed for her new experience. She made sure to tell me that I worry too much and she would be fine. Within about two week's time, the phone call started coming in from her about things that had happened to her which she had no control over. As a veteran police officer, I would like to give a few things for college students to think about while they pursue their dreams.
There is safety in numbers. Often times, college students become independent to the point that they feel secure walking across campus alone at various times of the day and night. This is a situation that could lead to the student becoming a victim of a crime. Perpetrators often study patterns which we all establish in our everyday lifestyles. We take the same path of travel to and from the groceries store along with to and from work or in this case class.
Break the habit. Get in a habit of taking various routes to and from scheduled events. This simple act can decrease the potential of becoming a victim of a crime and will soon become a life saving daily habit. Another common mistake college student make is drinking alcohol beyond their ability and metabolism. This leaves students vulnerable to being physically controlled and overpowered. There have been many reported rapes on college campuses across the county that female victims could not recall the events of the attack due to their level of intoxication.
Let's face it; part of the college experience is to experience the party scene. By implementing a few party safety tips, students can enjoy the experience without becoming victims. First, get into the habit of keeping drinking glasses in your possession. If you become separated from your glass for any reason, never drink from a cup after you have left it unattended. There is a significant chance of an unattended drinking glass being tampered with by perpetrators dumping drugs into it.
Don't allow people into your car you don't know well. Students fresh to the college scene are dependent upon establishing friendships to accommodate their need to become popular. Students with vehicle often become popular avenues of transportation for students without cars. Drivers are often put into situation where they are designated as the sober driver for a group of people they don't know. This can lead to the potential of rape or assault. This situation also leads to more DUI arrests due to the previous mentioned need to be accepted and popular. Drivers will drink to fit into the group and end up paying the price when they get pulled over for minor traffic violation associated with alcohol impairment. This decision can also lead to motor vehicle accidents causing injuries or death of occupants.
Purchase a personal defense product and keep it in your possession at all times. There are many products available which are legal to carry without a permit. Items such as defense spray, Taser's, and Stun Guns are inexpensive and well worth the investment into your personal safety. By following these few suggestions, you and your family can feel at ease knowing you have a safety plan in place while you experience the college life you have been waiting for all of your life. For more related self defense articles, please visit our website.
There is safety in numbers. Often times, college students become independent to the point that they feel secure walking across campus alone at various times of the day and night. This is a situation that could lead to the student becoming a victim of a crime. Perpetrators often study patterns which we all establish in our everyday lifestyles. We take the same path of travel to and from the groceries store along with to and from work or in this case class.
Break the habit. Get in a habit of taking various routes to and from scheduled events. This simple act can decrease the potential of becoming a victim of a crime and will soon become a life saving daily habit. Another common mistake college student make is drinking alcohol beyond their ability and metabolism. This leaves students vulnerable to being physically controlled and overpowered. There have been many reported rapes on college campuses across the county that female victims could not recall the events of the attack due to their level of intoxication.
Let's face it; part of the college experience is to experience the party scene. By implementing a few party safety tips, students can enjoy the experience without becoming victims. First, get into the habit of keeping drinking glasses in your possession. If you become separated from your glass for any reason, never drink from a cup after you have left it unattended. There is a significant chance of an unattended drinking glass being tampered with by perpetrators dumping drugs into it.
Don't allow people into your car you don't know well. Students fresh to the college scene are dependent upon establishing friendships to accommodate their need to become popular. Students with vehicle often become popular avenues of transportation for students without cars. Drivers are often put into situation where they are designated as the sober driver for a group of people they don't know. This can lead to the potential of rape or assault. This situation also leads to more DUI arrests due to the previous mentioned need to be accepted and popular. Drivers will drink to fit into the group and end up paying the price when they get pulled over for minor traffic violation associated with alcohol impairment. This decision can also lead to motor vehicle accidents causing injuries or death of occupants.
Purchase a personal defense product and keep it in your possession at all times. There are many products available which are legal to carry without a permit. Items such as defense spray, Taser's, and Stun Guns are inexpensive and well worth the investment into your personal safety. By following these few suggestions, you and your family can feel at ease knowing you have a safety plan in place while you experience the college life you have been waiting for all of your life. For more related self defense articles, please visit our website.
Monday, January 3, 2011
The Best Personal Protection Device Available
Taser® International was born when the inventor and the Smith brothers, Rick and Tom, joined forces in the late 1960s. TASER technology was developed by a research scientist at NASA. His goal was to provide non-lethal protection for individuals not interested in possessing a firearm for personal protection. The decision by the Smiths was fueled by the shooting death of two high school friends who were killed.
Let’s take a look at two different types of electronic control devices, ECD.
TASERS®, provide long-distance protection and are not considered a firearm and do not require a permit to possess. Using a replaceable TASER® cartridge fired by a compressed type of inert gas (nitrogen), a TASER fires a pair of barbed projectiles toward the attacker. The projectiles are attached to highly conductive, insulated wires coming from the hand-held device. The wires provide a 30 second 50,000 volt shock to the attacker at a distance up to 15 feet.
TASERS® are capable of delivering stopping power through up to two inches of cumulative clothing. TASERS® can also be used in close combat situations by providing drive stuns to assailants. Even after the projectiles have been fired, the TASER® C2 can be used at close quarters. It can also deliver a debilitating jolt without having the projectile cartridge installed. The backup capability seriously elevates the usefulness and diversity of the device. That means that with a single weapon, you have the advantage of both a direct contact stun gun and a distance conscious TASER®.
TASER® International has invented a product that combines the advantage of keeping potential attackers at a distance and provides close quarters defense. The TASER® C2, as in regular TASERs, fires its darts up to 15 feet, providing anyone with the ability to protect oneself and family members from danger.
Second, let’s look at stun guns. These non-lethal weapons do not fire any sort of projectile. While they come in a variety of shapes and sizes the common factor they have with each other is the fact that they all must make contact with the assailant to be effective. This means the potential of harm to the victim is much greater than if you were firing a TASER®.
Stun guns are a very effective alternative to their more expensive TASER® counterpart. Stun guns produce an effective shock reducing the attacker ability to stand or direct his muscles. The jolt of a 50,000 volt surge through his body interrupts the attacker's ability to control his muscles. This gives you time to react, call for help, or run away to a safe place.
The advantage of these self defense options provides the time needed to defuse or escape a dangerous situation. Additionally, the TASER® C2 comes in a variety of colors, is designed not to resemble a self defense tool, the Lithium Power Magazine is good for at least 50 applications. The TASER® C2 requires a felony background check for activation and comes with everything needed to start using it immediately for protection. The TASER® C2 also has a lifetime replacement guarantee. Should you ever have to use it to protect yourself or a loved one, TASER® International will replace the unit free of charge with a copy of a police report of the incident. The TASER® C2 has become the choice of thousands for personal protection.
Please visit our website for hundreds of personal defense products or email us.
Let’s take a look at two different types of electronic control devices, ECD.
TASERS®, provide long-distance protection and are not considered a firearm and do not require a permit to possess. Using a replaceable TASER® cartridge fired by a compressed type of inert gas (nitrogen), a TASER fires a pair of barbed projectiles toward the attacker. The projectiles are attached to highly conductive, insulated wires coming from the hand-held device. The wires provide a 30 second 50,000 volt shock to the attacker at a distance up to 15 feet.
TASERS® are capable of delivering stopping power through up to two inches of cumulative clothing. TASERS® can also be used in close combat situations by providing drive stuns to assailants. Even after the projectiles have been fired, the TASER® C2 can be used at close quarters. It can also deliver a debilitating jolt without having the projectile cartridge installed. The backup capability seriously elevates the usefulness and diversity of the device. That means that with a single weapon, you have the advantage of both a direct contact stun gun and a distance conscious TASER®.
TASER® International has invented a product that combines the advantage of keeping potential attackers at a distance and provides close quarters defense. The TASER® C2, as in regular TASERs, fires its darts up to 15 feet, providing anyone with the ability to protect oneself and family members from danger.
Second, let’s look at stun guns. These non-lethal weapons do not fire any sort of projectile. While they come in a variety of shapes and sizes the common factor they have with each other is the fact that they all must make contact with the assailant to be effective. This means the potential of harm to the victim is much greater than if you were firing a TASER®.
Stun guns are a very effective alternative to their more expensive TASER® counterpart. Stun guns produce an effective shock reducing the attacker ability to stand or direct his muscles. The jolt of a 50,000 volt surge through his body interrupts the attacker's ability to control his muscles. This gives you time to react, call for help, or run away to a safe place.
The advantage of these self defense options provides the time needed to defuse or escape a dangerous situation. Additionally, the TASER® C2 comes in a variety of colors, is designed not to resemble a self defense tool, the Lithium Power Magazine is good for at least 50 applications. The TASER® C2 requires a felony background check for activation and comes with everything needed to start using it immediately for protection. The TASER® C2 also has a lifetime replacement guarantee. Should you ever have to use it to protect yourself or a loved one, TASER® International will replace the unit free of charge with a copy of a police report of the incident. The TASER® C2 has become the choice of thousands for personal protection.
Please visit our website for hundreds of personal defense products or email us.
Defense Spray, Cheap Insurance into Your Personal Safety
As career law enforcement, I commonly hear victims ask why they were attacked and that it had never happened to them before. Remember, most victims were never victimized until they day they became a victim. Defense spray is a cheap non-lethal force alternative and insurance policy into your personal health. Don’t wait; buy a personal defense alternative today, your life may depend on it.
People are turning to defense spray as non-lethal force alternatives for personal protection. Defense spray is composed from the extract of real peppers. Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is the chief chemical compound used in it. OC is available in three concentrations: 1%, 5%, and 10%, and 18%. In addition, the spray comes in three patterns, (Stream, Fog, and Gel). Determining what application you need depends on your specific needs.
Application Styles
Stream application style has the longest effective range of all of them. Although it might be less effective due to the target specific necessity, it has a terrific range of 15-20 feet. The stream style gives the potential victim the ability to deploy the defense spray from a distance which in turn keeps the attacker away from hands on scenario.
Fog application styles have finer droplets and are quite effective. These are found to be more effective than stream styles due to their ability to cover a wider target when deployed. The range of the fog application is reduced to 10 to 15 feet depending on the weather conditions; however a word of caution applies here, you run the risk of self contamination due to the fog pattern being a mist.
Foam application styles available as well. Foam application is designed for close quarter contact and sticks to the attacker like a foam. Foam applications are the most effective of the three sprays due to their ability to stick to the assailant. Winds have no impact on them.
How Defense Spray’s Work
Tasers and defense sprays have become popular items for personal protection against an attacker. The chemical present in the sprays is inflammatory. When it comes in contact with eyes, throat, nose, and lung, it hits the mucous membranes present in them and leads to instant capillary dilation. This makes the entire affected areas swell. The stronger concentration may even lead to temporary blindness or restriction of breathing for up to 45 minutes. This is enough to weaken your assailant and give the victim plenty of time to seek help.
The best way to use a pepper spray is to aim at the attacker's face. Your attacker will become incapacitated for sufficient time so you can get help. Besides this, defense sprays are considered non-lethal force alternatives and only have temporary effects on your assailant.
Defense sprays do not require a permit to carry as a personal defense alternative; however, there are some federal, state, and local restrictions on their use. If you are seeking to purchase defense spray as a personal defense alternative and you live in New York, Michigan, Massachusetts or Wisconsin, check with your local law enforcement before purchasing a defense spray.
For more information, visit our website or email us.
People are turning to defense spray as non-lethal force alternatives for personal protection. Defense spray is composed from the extract of real peppers. Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is the chief chemical compound used in it. OC is available in three concentrations: 1%, 5%, and 10%, and 18%. In addition, the spray comes in three patterns, (Stream, Fog, and Gel). Determining what application you need depends on your specific needs.
Application Styles
Stream application style has the longest effective range of all of them. Although it might be less effective due to the target specific necessity, it has a terrific range of 15-20 feet. The stream style gives the potential victim the ability to deploy the defense spray from a distance which in turn keeps the attacker away from hands on scenario.
Fog application styles have finer droplets and are quite effective. These are found to be more effective than stream styles due to their ability to cover a wider target when deployed. The range of the fog application is reduced to 10 to 15 feet depending on the weather conditions; however a word of caution applies here, you run the risk of self contamination due to the fog pattern being a mist.
Foam application styles available as well. Foam application is designed for close quarter contact and sticks to the attacker like a foam. Foam applications are the most effective of the three sprays due to their ability to stick to the assailant. Winds have no impact on them.
How Defense Spray’s Work
Tasers and defense sprays have become popular items for personal protection against an attacker. The chemical present in the sprays is inflammatory. When it comes in contact with eyes, throat, nose, and lung, it hits the mucous membranes present in them and leads to instant capillary dilation. This makes the entire affected areas swell. The stronger concentration may even lead to temporary blindness or restriction of breathing for up to 45 minutes. This is enough to weaken your assailant and give the victim plenty of time to seek help.
The best way to use a pepper spray is to aim at the attacker's face. Your attacker will become incapacitated for sufficient time so you can get help. Besides this, defense sprays are considered non-lethal force alternatives and only have temporary effects on your assailant.
Defense sprays do not require a permit to carry as a personal defense alternative; however, there are some federal, state, and local restrictions on their use. If you are seeking to purchase defense spray as a personal defense alternative and you live in New York, Michigan, Massachusetts or Wisconsin, check with your local law enforcement before purchasing a defense spray.
For more information, visit our website or email us.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
One Way Mirror or Not?
Yesterday, I received an alarming e-mail at work from a police officer telling me how to tell if a mirror is one-way or two-way by looking for a gap between an object such as your fingernail placed up against the mirror, and the reflective image of the object. As the myth goes, if there is a gap, the test proves that the mirror is, in fact, one-way. No gap a
Means the mirror is a two way mirror and someone could be watching you from the other side and your personal safety is at risk.
Here is a copy of the actual e-mail I received:
The Fingernail Test
Hi There - this is very interesting! A policewoman who travels all over the US and gives seminars and techniques for business women passed this on.
Do you know how to determine if a mirror is 2-way or not?
This is not to scare you, but to make you aware. This is really interesting. Try it with a 'regular' mirror, and you can easily see what the gap means. This is a MUST read!!
When we visit toilets, bathrooms, hotel rooms, changing rooms, etc., how many of you know for sure that the seemingly ordinary mirror hanging on the wall is a real mirror, or actually a 2-way mirror? (i.e., they can see you may be taking pictures], but you can't see them).
There have been many cases of people installing 2-way mirrors in female changing rooms. It is very difficult to positively identify the surface by just looking at it. So, how do we determine with any amount of certainty what type of mirror we are looking at?
Just conduct this simple test: Place the tip of your fingernail [ball-point pen, eyebrow pencil. any object] against the reflective surface and if there IS A GAP between your fingernail and the image of the nail, then it is a GENUINE mirror.
However, if your fingernail DIRECTLY TOUCHES the image of your nail, then BEWARE, BECAUSE IT IS a 2-WAY MIRROR!
REMEMBER...every time you see a mirror, do the "fingernail test." It doesn't cost you anything, it is simple to do, and it might save you from getting visually raped!"
REMEMBER..."NO SPACE, LEAVE THE PLACE!"
Ladies: Share this with your girlfriends, sisters, daughters, etc.
Men: Share this with your wives, daughters, daughters-in law, mothers, girlfriends and/or friends.
Everyone...please give this wide dissemination!"
In short;
This simple test will determine if that mirror on the wall is there for you to fix your hair, OR it is a two way mirror there for a pedophile or stalker to watch your activities. Either way, this is sensitive information that everyone should share and be aware of. There are reported cases across the United States were these two way mirrors have been found in truck stops, hotel restrooms, shopping malls and more. Please share this information with all of your loved ones and family members.
Be prepared and invest in a personal defense weapon just in case you need to defend yourself. Personal defense weapons come in a variety of shapes, sizes, models, and most are very affordable when compaired to becoming a victim of a violent crime.
If you have any other questions email us or visit our website.
Means the mirror is a two way mirror and someone could be watching you from the other side and your personal safety is at risk.
Here is a copy of the actual e-mail I received:
The Fingernail Test
Hi There - this is very interesting! A policewoman who travels all over the US and gives seminars and techniques for business women passed this on.
Do you know how to determine if a mirror is 2-way or not?
This is not to scare you, but to make you aware. This is really interesting. Try it with a 'regular' mirror, and you can easily see what the gap means. This is a MUST read!!
When we visit toilets, bathrooms, hotel rooms, changing rooms, etc., how many of you know for sure that the seemingly ordinary mirror hanging on the wall is a real mirror, or actually a 2-way mirror? (i.e., they can see you may be taking pictures], but you can't see them).
There have been many cases of people installing 2-way mirrors in female changing rooms. It is very difficult to positively identify the surface by just looking at it. So, how do we determine with any amount of certainty what type of mirror we are looking at?
Just conduct this simple test: Place the tip of your fingernail [ball-point pen, eyebrow pencil. any object] against the reflective surface and if there IS A GAP between your fingernail and the image of the nail, then it is a GENUINE mirror.
However, if your fingernail DIRECTLY TOUCHES the image of your nail, then BEWARE, BECAUSE IT IS a 2-WAY MIRROR!
REMEMBER...every time you see a mirror, do the "fingernail test." It doesn't cost you anything, it is simple to do, and it might save you from getting visually raped!"
REMEMBER..."NO SPACE, LEAVE THE PLACE!"
Ladies: Share this with your girlfriends, sisters, daughters, etc.
Men: Share this with your wives, daughters, daughters-in law, mothers, girlfriends and/or friends.
Everyone...please give this wide dissemination!"
In short;
This simple test will determine if that mirror on the wall is there for you to fix your hair, OR it is a two way mirror there for a pedophile or stalker to watch your activities. Either way, this is sensitive information that everyone should share and be aware of. There are reported cases across the United States were these two way mirrors have been found in truck stops, hotel restrooms, shopping malls and more. Please share this information with all of your loved ones and family members.
Be prepared and invest in a personal defense weapon just in case you need to defend yourself. Personal defense weapons come in a variety of shapes, sizes, models, and most are very affordable when compaired to becoming a victim of a violent crime.
If you have any other questions email us or visit our website.
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