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In all elements of personal protection and self defense, one of the most crucial elements to your advantage is the element of surprise. Even if your attacker is physically stronger or larger than you, if you are able to catch that person off guard, you stand a better chance of escaping the situation unharmed. Of course, there are no guarantees when it comes to being attacked, but the best anybody can do is be prepared and hope they never need that preparation.

For those people who feel comfortable carrying self defense weapons, the element of surprise is best aided by “pretender” self defense products. These are products that look like an ordinary everyday object but are actually a means of self defense. For example, a pen knife is an excellent example of a “pretender.” Although it looks exactly like a normal pen from the outside, it is actually a knife. Other examples include the lipstick pepper spray or the cell phone stun gun. Although we all hope these will sit in our purses and briefcases unused, for many, it is a comfort just knowing they’re there, ready to turn the tables on the bad guys.

Catching a crafty criminal is no easy task. But when someone breaks into your home there is no reason you shouldn’t be able to secure them until the authorities arrive. Burglars are threatening the lives of you and your family when they invade your home and because of this they should pay the price.

When a home invader has a gun it is best not to struggle with them. But if the person who invades your home is not armed, there’s no reason to let them get away scot-free. For this reason you should invest in a pair of leg cuffs. These cuffs are capable of securing a person indefinitely.

If an attacker is close enough to strike your person, it can be a frightening experience. But when an attacker is close often ranged weapons like tasers or pepper shots can be ineffective. When you’re engaged in close combat within range of an attacker dealing a physical blow, a kubaton will protect you.  Kubatons are quite simple in design, but very effective. In essence, a kubaton is a small metal rod which can be used to strike another person and deal significant damage. Even an ill placed blow to the chest or arm causes a lot of pain, and will serve to deter an attacker.

It’s best to carry both a kubaton and your standard pepper spray, stun gun, or taser. Kubatons can fit on a keychain or be concealed in a purse with ease. Because they’re so small they make ideal weapons for concealment. But rest assured a kubaton is quite effective despite being compact.

Browsing through self defense products, it is likely that you’ll come across at least one of the following products-stun gun, Taser, or pepper spray. These three products are by far the most common ways in which people defend themselves against attackers. But even though these are the most common, that doesn’t mean they are the only options. Do a little more research and digging, and it’s very likely that you’ll soon also find the stun baton as a viable self defense product.

While not as many people think to use these stun batons for self defense, they are well known to the general public. This is because they are considered the favored weapon of police officers in riots everywhere. But stun batons don’t have to be used just to fend off the rioting and unruly. Rather, they can be effective and useful in preventing or stopping a one on one attack. They work in the same way as stun guns and Tasers in that they deliver an electric shock, which can temporarily debilitate the muscle function of an attacker. But the baton has the added benefit of allowing you to be farther from your attacker.

Personal safety is a priority for every person. As such, it is important to take measures to ensure that you have the means to protect yourself. For many people, this necessitates employing the use of some sort of self-defense weapon.

One of the best ways to stay safe and stop and attack from a distance is with a stun gun. Stun guns are valuable because they are small and easy to carry and do not cause any long term damage. The guns work by depleting blood sugar and interrupting neurological impulses, temporarily incapacitating the assailant.

During the summer months in Seattle there was a peculiar assailant tormenting pedestrians on a trail in Ballard. Over a two week span several bikers and walkers here impaled with 4-inch long darts. The attacker apparently was using a blowgun to hit unsuspecting people, seemingly at random.

After conducting a short investigation, Seattle police were unable to make any arrests in the case. Although the guns are legal, it is obviously against the law to use them in this manner. Most states also have restrictions on using blowguns for hunting as well.

I have always grown up believing that each person has the right to life and that through that right, they also have the right to protect their life. I also have always believed that when a person takes another’s life, they then lose their own right to life. I have been surprised to find out through the years that many people don’t agree with me. Some people argue the exact opposite; that people who kill other people’s life with the premeditated intent of doing so still deserve to live simply because they are considered human. Maybe I am too harsh, but I cannot see how a person who could do something as horrific as that could be put on the same level as the ordinary, law-abiding citizen who could never do such a thing. I am a firm believer that people need to take responsibility for themselves and be willing to protect themselves when in a time of need. We will never be able to prevent evil people from trying to hurt others, but we can help ordinary people learn how best to protect themself. It may not always be enough, but if it can help a few people than it is more than worth it.

As any expert will tell you, the purpose of self-defense is never to inflict great harm to another person. Rather, the idea is to surprise, stun and perhaps temporarily immobilize an attacker, allowing the victim to escape from the altercation unscathed. The most effective self-defense tools share two main characteristics: they must be small enough to be concealable and reliable enough to work every single time.

Telescopic steel batons boast both of those characteristics in spades. Some people are wary of relying on electronics during a time of urgent need. While stun guns seldom malfunction, there’s no way you can go wrong with a steel wand. Bludgeoning an assailant repeatedly with these metal sticks can teach the perpetrator a lesson even as he is rendered powerless to attack.

A good friend of mine has recently moved into college and decided to make a small investment in the attempt to protect her valuables. The close quarters that people live in at college makes it that much harder to keep one’s things separate from others. She decided to buy a diversion safe because she didn’t know whether or not her roomate could be trusted and she didn’t want to take any chance with her extra cash and expensive jewelry that had value deeper than just the cost. A diversion safe was the perfect way to keep these materials safe. She has told me about many other people who have confided in her the fact that some of their valuables have mysteriously disappeared. She has said that when told this she can do nothing but smile to herself because she knows she made the right decision to protect herself and her things.

When I moved into an inner city townhouse, security became an immediate priority. Being unfamiliar with the neighborhood and the cast of characters who made their home there, I was understandably tentative about leaving my home exposed to an invasion. Within a few weeks I had heard several gunshots and a neighbor had been carjacked. During the day, the area appears safe and family friendly. It’s quite a different story at night.

I spoke to the landlord about bringing in a guy to install an alarm system. He immediately shot down the idea of running wires through the walls, and I had no control as a tenant. That’s when the idea of purchasing wireless home alarms struck me as prudent. The system was simple to install, and I had it up and running in a matter of hours. Several rudimentary tests have shown that the system works, and I feel as if a great burden has been lifted from my shoulders.