| Big cities or small towns, it does not matter. What | | | | inexpensive, easy to use non-lethal self defense |
| ever area you may be located in, preparing for | | | | weapon that is a widely accepted means of self |
| crime in advance is a sure fire method for | | | | protection in most all areas. And most importantly, |
| success. It will build confidence and educate rather | | | | once proper training is completed, most will be |
| than have you living in fear waiting to be a victim. | | | | able to use pepper spray in a effective manner |
| Since acts of violence usually happen | | | | to ward off violent attack. |
| instantaneously, we need to learn to have quick | | | | Experts agree, it's always a good idea to practice |
| reaction time. While it is not pleasant to imagine | | | | with pepper spray, making it's use second nature. |
| yourself as the victim of a rape, aggression or | | | | This is extremely important in a hectic situation. |
| assault, preparation must be done. | | | | When testing your pepper spray, go to an open |
| Mental preparation begins with planning towards a | | | | area and make note of the wind direction and |
| solution. Put yourself in the mindset of | | | | your surroundings. Shoot downwind when |
| overcoming anything that comes your way, | | | | practicing because the pepper spray can blow |
| before it ever occurs. For example; if you are | | | | back in your face and severely injure you or |
| abducted, NEVER, I mean never let yourself be | | | | bystanders. |
| taken to a secluded location. This is most certainly | | | | Lastly, although a lot of self defense preparation is |
| the worst possible scenario. The "can not fail" | | | | mental, we should be sure not to neglect the |
| attitude is a favorite here. | | | | physical aspects of preparation & training. |
| Preparation for avoiding crime should include a | | | | Your body conditioning can play a major role in |
| simple decision as to what weapon to carry. | | | | some instances of self defense and preparing for |
| Whether lethal, such as a firearm, or a non-lethal | | | | attack. Lets face it, some cannot train physically |
| weapon like a taser gun or pepper spray. This has | | | | due to handicaps of one form or another. |
| to be a personal choice and should be evaluated in | | | | However, I urge you do what you can - with |
| advance. Some factors to consider; legal risk, | | | | what you've got. |
| availability, what's legal in my area, and most | | | | Effective self defense success can be found with |
| importantly, your ability to use it effectively. | | | | balanced training and knowledge. |
| Many non-lethal self defense items are available to | | | | With knowledge and self defense training you can |
| help you prepare for the worst, without the fatal | | | | fair a lot safer out there in today's world. As with |
| consequences of firearms. Self defense tools | | | | most things in life the better prepared, the better |
| range from taser guns to pepper spray. A | | | | the outcome can be. |
| significant benefit of using pepper spray is, it's a | | | | |