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When many people think of self defense, they immediately associate it with martial arts. Becoming skilled in a martial art can be a great way to improve muscle tone, gain concentration and lose weight. However, taking a martial arts class can also help you to defend yourself in times of need. There are many different [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
If you were injured on a crowded street, would you expect the people around you to come to your aid? If you were being robbed in a public area, could you count on an honest citizen intervening on your behalf? As an easy answer, many of us are quick to rely on the protection of [...]
Its funny how mundane day-to-day tasks can leave us full of anxiety when we must conduct them under the guise of night. One activity that no doubt can create some anxiety is parking and returning to your car in an empty street or car parking lot. This can also be a frequent experience with working [...]
Fortunately, most people will never be in a position where they are in close proximity to a riot. However, in the interest of personal safety, it is always best to be prepared in case you are encountered with this situation. Though rare, riots can break out even in well-respected communities.
After Hurricane Katrina, the rioting and looting that [...]
Statistics have shown that people who are living alone are at an increased risk to be victimized by a crime. This is usually because experienced burglars will target dwellings with a single resident, in order to minimize their chances of being caught. In addition to this, other criminals may prey on single homeowners for car [...]
Personal security is extremely important, especially in regards to your safety in your own home. However, there are people with malicious intentions who may seek to compromise the security you feel when in your residence. One specific type of criminal that infringes on these boundaries is referred to by the term “Peeping Tom”. A “Peeping Tom” is [...]