Archive for September, 2009
Teaching the Assailant a Lesson
Author: Protecting-number1As 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.
Diversion Safes
Author: adminA 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.
Renting an Apartment? Go the Wireless Route
Author: Protecting-number1
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.
Kubatons
Author: adminKubatons are a great way to protect yourself and their are tons of pros to them. A kubaton is a very small tool that you can easily put onto a keychain. This is the perfect place to put one because when most people go out they carry their keys with them so it will be a tool that you would always be able to have on you and would therefore prevent you from becoming a victim. A kubaton is very small and handy. It is the perfect size because it stays out of your way when you don’t need it, but the whole point of it is that has a longer length and is much stronger than your finger. The idea behind a kubaton is using it to jab your attacker in a sensitive spot, such as the ribs, groin, solar plexus, or eyes. This will stop them from an immediate attack and may provide just enough time to allow you to make your getaway.
WIth how much they cost (next to nothing) and how effective they are it makes me wonder why more people don’t have them. I was surprised to find out how few people knew what I was even referring to when I mentioned the word “kubaton” to them.
Blowguns
Author: adminI think everyone has a good idea what a blowgun is. They were used mostly by indigenous tribes in South America and Southeast Asia to shoot small game. Today they have been drastically improved. They are no longer powered by the respiration of a person, but are an actual gun used mainly for tranquilizing and capturing wildlife. It is something that is shown very often in movies. Both types appear in movies but of different types.
Today, blowguns are used for recreational purposes as well. They are used to shoot targets and simply for fun. They are a neat object that have the potential to produce many hours of enjoyment, but they most definitely have to be used with caution in mind. They are very safe when used with care and common sense, but they have the potential to easily injure someone. So have fun, but be safe.
Self Defense Videos
Author: adminI recently read that 65% of the population are visual learners. What does this mean? That between every 6 and 7 people out of 10 that you see will learn best by seeing what they are learning. They will retain knowledge best if they get it from an article or video rather than by hearing it or physically acting something out. This means that between 6 and 7 people out of 10 will benefit greatly from a video. I have previously taken a test that put me in the visual learner category. This means that I benefit most from a video. This is why I use self defense videos to learn. Although the saying “there is nothing like experience to teach you” is very true, we must get in as much practice beforehand. This is especially true when we are referring to something as important as protecting your life. An attack could happen at any time and this is why it is important to get the most pracitce and know how into your mind and muscle-memory as possible. Doing so could mean the difference between life and death. Simply knowing how to react is much more knowledge than many people have. These self defense videos are great for doing just that. They will get the information into your mind and help to protect you in the event that you need to protect yourself. Don’t ever go without the necessary knowledge to save yourself.
Handcuffs
Author: adminAlthough very common, handcuffs are rarely thought of as a self defense product. When someone asks me what I think of when those words, self defense product, are spoken it is usually along the lines of tasers, stun guns, or pepper sprays. Handcuffs, however, are a very basic and easy to use self defense product which will keep you or your family safe in an emergency. If you ever have an attacker that you can apprehend, you must have a pair of handcuffs. They can hold your attacker until the police are able to arrive and take away the criminal.
I have heard multiple stories in which a person was able to turn their attacker into the police simply by using a pair of handcuffs. If one is capable of doing that, it will benefit society because that person will no longer be allowed back on the streets or at least will not go directly back on the streets where the likelihood of catching them once again is slim. It will ensure your safety since the attacker can not leave and come back with the intention of this time possibly doing more to you or your family than has already been done. Protect yourself with an affordable, easy-to-use, and very effective product.
