From the monthly archives:

January 2010

Defensive Tasers/Stun Guns – A Buyer’s Guide

by Carolyn

Stun guns are a very popular defensive tool used by students, women and other people who require additional protection for their personal safety. There are many different types of tasers and stun guns on the market, which tend to vary greatly in price and features. If you’re currently looking to purchase a taser, you may be slightly intimidated at the number of choices. Here is some useful information that will help you to choose a stun gun that will best help you to…

Personal Safety – How to Avoid Being Mugged

by Carolyn

In today’s world, it’s very important to take the necessary steps to protect your personal safety. One of the most common crime-related problems that many people fear when traveling, is that they will be mugged or robbed. This is an especially common fear when traveling in an unfamiliar area, or walking alone during the night hours. Here is some useful advice that you can use to protect yourself against muggers, or discourage them from choosing you as their target. Be Inconspicuous.…

Defensive Pepper Spray – A Buyer’s Guide

by Carolyn

When it comes to personal security, there are many things that you can do to feel safe. Aside from using common sense when outside of your home, you can also choose to carry defensive tools in case of an emergency. Pepper Spray (also called ‘Mace’) has become a defensive standard mostly targeted towards single women, though can be a useful personal protection tool for anyone looking for extra personal security. However, not all pepper spray products are equally effective as a self…

3 Alternative Guard Animals

by Carolyn

Guard dogs can be a great way to protect your home or property from intruders. However, most people aren’t aware that a guard dog is not the only choice when looking for an animal to help guard your home. There are several other animals that, when trained effectively, can help to prevent potential intruders from being able to enter your home and property. These animals are usually fairly easy to keep, requiring little to no maintenance. In addition to this, they…

What is a Biometric Safe, and How Does it Work?

by Carolyn

Keeping valuable items secure has always been a very important part of home security. Documents such as passports, birth certificates, social security cards, financial account info and stock certificates need to be protected against theft, fire, flood or other disasters. To protect important items, more people are choosing to install safes in their home. With today’s advancements in security technology, however, there are now many different options for security safes. Biometric safes are rapidly becoming more accessible to homeowners, which…

How a Fire Safe Works

by Carolyn

When you have important documents that need protecting, installing a safe is a great way to ensure that your documents will be protected. However, if you have items that could be damaged or destroyed in a fire, you will need to purchase a properly rated fire safe in order for your valuables to be protected. Many people don’t understand how fire safes work, and how they are able to protect items from being damaged or destroyed in a fire. Here…

An Introductory Guide to Identity Theft

by Carolyn

Identity theft is gaining more recognition as being a legitimate threat to people worldwide. Aside from being featured in TV shows, movies and books, identity theft has also become a problem for everyday consumers as well. You may not realize it, but every time you use your credit or debit card, you are putting yourself at risk for the theft of your identity. Today’s identity criminals may only require your name, address or your social security number in order to assume…

How to Protect Yourself from Identity Theft

by Carolyn

In today’s world of technology, we are constantly exchanging personal information over email, telephone calls and while browsing the internet. While this has provided us with enhanced methods of communication, it has also spawned the growth of new types of criminal activity. Identity theft is rapidly becoming more common, as many people mistakenly believe that their personal information is not in danger of being stolen. However, in reality, over 9 million people have their identities stolen each year, in the…

How to Make a Disaster Recovery Plan With Your Family

by Carolyn

When an emergency occurs, it’s natural to feel scared, disoriented and panicked. However, something many people don’t consider is how their children will deal with a disaster. The catastrophic earthquake in Haiti was an extremely tragic reminder of how important it is to be prepared, both for you and your loved ones. Even if you don’t live an area that is prone to natural disasters, it’s highly recommended that you take the time to make a disaster recovery plan with…

How to Make a Family Earthquake Kit

by Carolyn

According to the American Red Cross, a family that has an earthquake preparedness kit is in a much better position to survive a disaster. Even though it’s possible that an earthquake won’t occur in your area, it’s still highly recommended that you take measures to get you and your family prepared, just in case. The safety of the members of your household should always be your first priority. Here is a general guide for constructing a Family Earthquake Kit, sorted…

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