Self Defense For Women Travelling Alone

According to a report of F.B.I bureau of Crime,putting valuables on the seats near windows.
16000 of murders have reported in United StatesInstead of that lock all the valuables in the truck
every year. The worst finding in this report isand place it safe.
78000 forcible rapes are happening in every year,You should always carry some emergency Self
the situation may again exacerbate with otherdefense products like Mace, pepper spray,
finding like, in every 2 minutes 10 women becomepersonal alarm etc when traveling alone. Pepper
the victim of brutal rapes. Women who travelspray (OC spray) is a very good product; small
alone are the major target for the assailants. Selfquantity of pepper spray is enough to create
defense for women is most important concern intemporary burning sensation, and blindness.
this circumstance. Self defense is not meant toYou should not forget to carry a cell phone with
defend the attackers every time; rather than ityou; also make sure that all the emergency
paved a way to prevent the crime. This articlenumbers are recorded on it.
provides you some important tips to rememberCar pooling is a good practice to women for
while traveling on the vehicle:attending late night parties or social functions.
While traveling in a car or any other vehicleAlways remember not to drink while driving.
women should always be aware of the destinationMake sure that parking areas are free from
where she is driving. Avoid driving to thetrespassers. Always select a slot with well lit, also
abandoned residential or commercial areas. If youavoid parking next to any big vehicle.
accidentally get in to such type of areas try toWhen you are traveling for a long journey, try to
escape from there at the earliest.carry some extra money with you. If something
Women should avoid going to shop valuables or tohappens this will help you for making phone calls,
ATM at the night. The intruders may follow youpaying fares for the cabs, buses etc.
from the ATM and will snatch the valuables. WhenThe tiers of your vehicle may flat at any time;
you may have an emergency to use ATM onyou never try to get out of the vehicle. Drive the
night, park your vehicle very close to the ATMvehicle at a slow speed, switch on the hazard
with emergency gear. In case you may approachlights, and reach the nearest safest place.
any body with knife or gun you leave theIn any situation don't be panic and get out of the
valuables and escape fast with out trying tovehicle immediately.
defend.Driving alone or traveling alone in night or for a
When you are driving, if you feel some one islong journey is not advisable for women.
following your vehicle, then you should turn theIf you are facing any worst attack you can
direction of the vehicle to the nearest policescream loudly for help. You may also kick, punch
station. You can also switch on all the lights andor bite the attacker in any of his vulnerable areas
sound the horn continuously as this may draw thelike-- eyes, nose, the knees, stomach, throat and
attention of the public. If you feel some one isthe groin.
continuously following you, then report theSelf defense related workshops and learning
problem with details to the concerned authoritiesmartial arts are very useful for the women
without any hesitation.traveling alone as it will boost up the confidence
Always lock up all the doors and windows of yourlevel as well as physical capacities.
car whether you are in or out of the car. Avoid