"Security, Safety, Defense"

The Stun Master Stun Baton

The Stun Master Stun Baton is a unique self defense, personal security item. The one that I have is the 300,000 volt model (SM 300 SB); it's also available in the 500,000 volt model (20"). The 300,000 volt model measures 16" in length and about 4" in diameter. It operates on 2-9 volt alkaline batteries; as most all stun devices that require batteries use the 9 volt size.  The Stun Master is constructed with a very hard and rigid plastic with a rubber grip and a wrist strap. There is a small spring type rocker switch on the hand grip area, so you can't turn it on and leave it on. The baton has two small tips on the end for the Shock and two metal strips running down the sides. If your attacker tries to grab this thing, the attacker will get the shock of their life!

For as little as a 1/2 second will be enough to startle assailants resulting in some pain and muscular contraction. 1-2 seconds will cause muscle spasms and a dazed mental state. 3-5 seconds will cause a loss of balance and all of the above. The shock cannot travel back to the user.

This is a very unique Personal Security device and very reliable. All it needs is 2-9 volt batteries and you're ready for anyone! I'd bet no one or thing would want to cross your path!

Personal Alarm with a Light

The Personal Alarm with a Light is a great device for anyone! It's small and can be stashed away in your pocket or purse. It's made with strong ABS plastic and is no larger than a credit card although it is thicker.

It has a wrist strap and on the end of the wrist strap is a pin that is inserted into the device. If this pin were to be pulled out, it would activate the alarm. I have one of these and the alarm is is quite LOUD!

The light is a small light that you would probably use to find your door or lock, I don't think you would use it to find your way at night.

The alarm measures 3.5"x2.5"x.5". It's black in color and made out of plastic, as you can see in my picture above. 

I've included a small video of the Personal Alarm with Light.

Talon Mini Stun Gun

The Talon Mini 80,000 volt Stun Gun is the perfect size to keep concealed. It is extremely small and compact. It offers a big punch in a small package. A Stun Gun is a perfect Personal Security device. Sometimes, just showing the attacker your intentions can stop the attack.

All a person has to do is to either touch the attacker for a shock. The user will not feel the zap, only the attacker! For maximum effects you should touch the attacker at the shoulder area or somewhere below the rib cage. A short 1/4 second and it will provide minor muscle contractions and have a repelling effect. A little longer blast 1-4 seconds can cause the attacker to fall and become confused. A full 5 seconds can immobilize an attacker, make the fall and become weak for several minutes after.

The Talon Mini Stun Gun is a very good choice if you're looking for something to keep concealed and offer that "Peace of Mind Security" It includes a rocker switch on the side for easy off & on and a belt clip; although I would rather keep it in a holster. There is no disable pin. The unit measures only 4" long x 2.25" wide x 1.5" thick at it's thickest point. The Talon only requires one 9 volt alkaline battery.

Remember to follow your local laws and Stun Guns are not legal in all parts of the country. See our list of illegal states and cities.  

The Talon  with a low MSRP of $22.00 Is a excellent Personal Security choice!

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Self Defense Classes

You may think because you live in a small community that you do not need to worry about taking any sort of self defense classes. In reality, many violent crimes like rape are not a danger to those in larger cities. Many people are raped by acquaintances. That great guy you just met at the bar? He may have ideas in his head, and you may not be in agreement with that he is thinking. You may not even realize it, but that nice guy could not be so nice after all. Though this is something you hear about on the news, and not something that happens to people you know on a daily basis, remember that it can happen to anyone at any time. You are better of being prepared.

Self defense classes aren’t just for women either. You won’t find a lot of men comfortable with admitting they may not know what to do to defend themselves, but many people are very docile by nature, and if they are attacked for any reason, they may be helpless. Though we have natural self-preservation instincts, these won’t do much good against someone who makes a habit of hurting others. If you don’t think these types of people exist, you need to get your head out of the clouds. There are all sorts of unsavory folks out there, and a good self defense class may mean the difference between saving yourself or spending a few weeks in the hospital.

If you don’t have self defense classes in your community, it is worth the drive to go find them somewhere else. Most places will have them, but smaller communities may not. You don’t even need to spend a lot of time or money on these classes. Once a week for a month or two might be all you need to learn the basics of protecting yourself. Some self defense classes not only teach how to physically deal with an attacker, they also teach you other ways to stay safe. You may learn where to park at night, and how to safely get help if you get a flat tire.

Practice does make perfect, and you will find that good self defense classes give you plenty of practice.

Self Defense Spray

My sister-in-law is not what you might think of as a fragile female. She’s attractive, but she’s also got a spunky quality to her that gives you the impression that you shouldn’t mess with her. I know her better, and she’s just as vulnerable as the next person, but she makes a good show of being tough. Perhaps this comes from the fact that she works in a bar, and she has to not only put a stop to fights, she has to ward off a lot of unwanted male attention. Even though she lives in a very small town, there are always times when something bad is happening. To protect herself, she has self defense spray behind the bar with her at all times.                                                  

One night in particular, things got really bad. Considering this is a town where everyone knows everyone, most fights simmer down to nothing rather quickly. This night was an exception. There were some rather large guys in the bar talking about a business deal gone wrong. As it so happened, the people on the other end of this business deal came strolling into the bar. My sister-in-law tensed up, and slipped the self defense spray she had into her hand. She could just feel the trouble brewing. Sure enough, within five minutes, voices were raised and the shoving began. She got out the self defense spray and started to demand they break it up.

Her voice could hardly be heard above the music and the shouting, so she picked up the phone and called emergency services, just as the first punches were being thrown. This was a small bar, and these were big boys. Not only were they hurting themselves, they were being shoved into innocent bystanders. Everyone started freaking out. Realizing the police were not going to arrive in time, my sister-in-law jumped up on top of the bar and held her self defense spray out in front of her and started barking orders. A few people noticed her, and they stopped and backed up. They apparently knew that the self defense spray she had in her hands meant that she meant business.

Most didn’t stop though, and she said she had never seen such a mess before, and there was a lot of blood. She didn’t hear sirens so she started screaming for them to stop. A few looked up at her, and one started advance on her. So, she put her self defense spray to the test. It worked wonders. Not only did that guy stop coming, the rest of them immediately began to settle down. She only had to use the self defense spray on one of them to get all of them to finally stop punching and fighting. The cops arrived  shortly thereafter and took care of the rest of the problem. Sounds like good stuff to have around, doesn’t it?

Outdoor Security Cameras

My friend has owned and operated a convenience store in the same neighborhood for nearly 15 years and in that time, we've seen many changes take place. Unfortunately, most of the changes have been for the worse. For instance, things definitely aren't as safe in this area as they were back when it first opened. Back then, the only thing needed was a basic alarm system wired to the front and back doors, and that setup worked well enough. But these days, they have had to take additional steps like installing outdoor security cameras to protect the property, his employees, and himself.

Obviously, the main benefit to having outdoor security cameras is that they help deter crime. Provided that the outdoor security cameras are placed in prominent positions around the store's exterior, would-be intruders usually choose to go elsewhere to perpetrate their crimes. To their thinking, it's much better to deal with a store that has a standard alarm system than to try to work their way around outdoor security cameras.

Another benefit that has derived since installing outdoor security cameras around the store is that my monthly insurance premiums have dropped significantly. As a business owner myself, I know that we have to carry a comprehensive policy to protect against a wide range of potentially damaging events and occurrences. Insurance policies for commercial property in areas like mine (where the crime rate escalates every year) are usually sky-high, so putting in outdoor security cameras in order to get a rate reduction was a very easy decision for me.

Since installing the outdoor security cameras, he has not had any problems at the store at all. He is so grateful for this that he's kind of made it his personal mission to convince the other business owners in the neighborhood to do the same thing. So whenever he see a small shop or storefront that doesn't have any outdoor security cameras, he will actually go in and speak to the owner if he or she is available. He will tell them how well outdoor security cameras have worked for him, and he mentions the insurance discounts, and even gives them the website addresses of a few online retailers that sell discount video surveillance equipment. The fact of the matter is the more stores that have outdoor security cameras, the safer the entire neighborhood will be.

So far, it seems that the campaign is going pretty well. I've noticed that several of the store owners have in fact gone ahead and purchased outdoor security cameras. There's still a long way to go, but I feel that he's really making a difference in this respect. Maybe one day things will be as safe as they were when I first moved to this neighborhood.

Parking Lots

When you are walking about at night, or parking your car to shop in the evening, one of the last things you may think about is parking lot lighting. If you don’t have to think about it, that means the lighting around you is adequate. If it is not, you will soon find yourself feeling vulnerable. In areas where parking lot lighting is low and infrequent, there tends to be more crime. When you can’t see what you are doing or where you are going, you also can’t see if someone is waiting to take advantage of you, or to hurt you.

Parking lot lighting should be bright, adequate, and placed all over a car park. If you find yourself faced with parking lot lighting that seems to be dim or non existent, you should move on and go somewhere else. Criminals are well aware of the advantage of a darkened parking lot, and this is where they tend to lurk. If you have parked somewhere during the daylight hours, but come out to a dark parking area, you should go back inside and find an escort to your car. You should always assume trouble is waiting, and you can never be too careful.

Keep a Personal Alarm with you on your key chain. The Personal Alarm can be a a great thing to get other people's attention if someone were to attack you.

If you have a business, make sure you take a good look at the parking lot lighting you are providing for your customers. Even if you don’t get a lot of business at night, people may still use your lot at night to visit other places. People may automatically choose you just because there is great parking lot lighting. They may not even realize it, but they get a feeling of security from a well-lit lot.  Walk around your lot at night and make sure that all corners are well lit.

If you have a large driveway, and get a lot of company, you want to light your driveway for the safety of your friends and family. Parking lot lighting is not just for large car parks at malls and downtown areas. There can be strange people lingering around your neighborhood. The best way to keep these types of people away from your home and the people you care about is to make sure all outdoor areas are well lit. Even in a small town, this is a huge worry. It can happen anywhere. Be Secure, Safe and Defend yourself.

My Sister and a Stun Gun

My little sister (she's 41)works for a trucking company in central Florida as a sales rep. She is constantly in and out of her car in the Orlando area. I'm always telling her she has to be careful in today's world of all the nuts & desperate people. She's always telling me about something that happened or someone begging for money.

I guess a beggar got a little too pushy last Friday and didn't quite know when to stop. She said he asked her several times for money before she went inside the restaurant  for lunch.  I told her not to pull out the purse because to the pushy ones, that would be an invitation. I guess I was right.

She said when she came out and reached for her keys, there he was. I had gotten her one of these slim style stun guns several months ago and I didn't even think she carried it.  She said it was in the side pocket and with one quick grab, it was in her hands. She said the guy didn't think twice and ran away. She told me she didn't even zap him, but she did make it make the "buzz".

I didn't know how well just the "sound" would work. She now has her co-workers wanting them. Guys & gals; I guess the idea of a Personal Security item that is non-lethal, sounds like a good idea for any situation.

Pepper Sprays

We live in a harsh and unpredictable world? Would anyone really argue against this deduction? How can you? The statistics and media are all there to support my claim. Just take a gander at today's local news. If there is no violence to be seen, then I'll be utterly shocked and left in awe. Unfortunately this will never happen. The criminals and deviants of the world won't let it. This is the main reason why I'm in total support of self-defense of any kind. I feel that every human being has he innate right to protect his/her person. This makes sense, doesn't it? Maybe this task requires mace pepper spray or even a firearm. Much depends on your level of safety in your present environment and your local laws.

It's crucial to check your local laws prior to purchasing and carrying mace pepper spray or any tool for self-defense. Every state is different on this. After all, that is why they're sovereign states. Each of the 50 do have some independence from the whole. This isn't a bad thing. Well, that is of course unless you reside in Illinois. This particular state has tons of laws and restrictions concerning personal weapons. Now, you may immediately think that this is not a bad thing. However, I'll bet you're not seeing the whole picture. Do you really think the criminal element will cease to carry what ever weapons they please? Give me a break! If they cared about the law, they wouldn't be criminals. What these laws do is prevent everyone else from owning and carrying anything to defend themselves. This way when the criminals attack you, you don't have any weapon to retaliate or force them away. How ridiculous and annoying. 

Maybe you carry mace pepper spray in your purse or car. This is a good plan. Now, let me offer a few pointers for using such self-defense tools. First of all, if it's not easily accessible, it's virtually useless. Therefore you should carry it on your person, and better yet, you should have it in your hand if you feel you might have to use it. For example, when walking to your vehicle.  You can keep it with your keys. Secondly, never spray mace pepper spray against the wind. The stuff can blow back on you. Take precaution when using it. And always be certain your mace pepper spray is not expired.

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We are Taking a Break

My best friend had a stroke last Friday night and we have to take a break from writing or online anything. I have to spend more time helping her with her life. She was very lucky and I love her so much.