| Self Defense Products for Personal Protection | | | | the internet, self defense books & videos to |
| Self-defense refers to actions taken by a person | | | | see what is suggested. When begin shopping for a |
| to stop another person from causing harm to | | | | self defense product, ask questions and decide |
| one's self, one's property or one's home. | | | | what you feel most comfortable using for |
| Self-defense is also a commonly understood legal | | | | protection. |
| term in United States law used to classify an act | | | | If you are uncomfortable carrying a self defense |
| of violence as being justified against an unjustified | | | | weapon, a good alternative might be a long, |
| assailant, and therefore deserving of little or no | | | | sturdy flashlight. This is not truly a weapon so you |
| punishment. | | | | decrease your chances of facing legal problems |
| While the debate regarding the use of firearms | | | | due to carrying a concealed weapon. Carrying this |
| continues, other types of non-lethal self defense | | | | with you may come in handy in a dangerous |
| weapons are available for your protection. There | | | | situation where sometimes just shining a light in a |
| are a number of self defense devices that you | | | | would-be attacker's eyes may be enough to |
| can legally use to protect yourself against an | | | | scare them away. If that doesn't work, you may |
| assault. Defense products like a stun gun, pepper | | | | be able to use it as a weapon by hitting an |
| spray, or personal alarm when used correctly can | | | | assailant with it. Some flashlights come with |
| give you the tactical advantage of surprise. | | | | alarms that can be set off during an attack. A |
| However, these products are not intended to | | | | great advantage of using a flashlight as a self |
| permanently overpower the assailant so don't | | | | defense weapon is that it can be easily carried in |
| wait around waiting for police to arrive. Make your | | | | your car or in a tote bag and converted to a |
| escape quickly and report the attack immediately. | | | | weapon when needed. |
| You will want your story to be heard first. | | | | Self Defense Products for the Home |
| Before you buy a self defense product, check | | | | The most essential self-defense products for the |
| with your local laws regarding any legal issues. If | | | | home are ones that stop a burglar before they |
| the product is illegal in your state then you could | | | | enter the home. A number of perimeter defense |
| end up in jail. Furthermore, only use the self | | | | products discourage possible invaders before they |
| defense product when you are being assaulted | | | | enter your home. |
| and your safety (or life) is at stake. Using it to | | | | - Motion, infrared alarms and lights are the first |
| intimidate someone may also be considered | | | | line of defense. One of the best alarms on the |
| against the law. Your rights concerning self | | | | market are the "auto dial" phones. These phones |
| defense and the weapon you use will differ from | | | | have a motion alarm that triggers an automatic |
| state to state. However, the law is quite | | | | dial of any number you choose. Some even have |
| consistent in determining that you have a right to | | | | a recording device that records the intruder. |
| defend yourself against physical attack. While | | | | - Door wedges and bars are also used to stop |
| avoiding a dangerous situation is certainly best, it | | | | most intruders. These wedges brace against |
| is not always possible. If you are put into a | | | | doors and windows, preventing intruders from |
| situation where you are forced to use a self | | | | opening the entrance to your home. |
| defense weapon, always cooperate with the | | | | - A high risk home might use battery operated |
| police by providing honest and complete | | | | and wireless alarms that call the police. You can |
| information. Make sure you give them the details | | | | even purchase a motion sensor alarm that |
| of the situation and the self defense weapon you | | | | dispenses a UV dye, marking intruders so police |
| used. | | | | can identify them later. |
| There are numerous self defense products that | | | | - Wireless alarms have become more popular |
| are legal in most states. These comprise of | | | | recently because they are simple to operate, |
| personal alarms, tasers, stun guns, pepper spray, | | | | affordable, and portable. Apartment residents can |
| tear gas, and batons, but each are subject to | | | | easily use wireless, battery operated alarms and |
| state laws. These devices are legal to own in | | | | they can take it with them when they move. Just |
| most states. Some states require a permit to | | | | be sure to keep fresh batteries in them! |
| carry and/or use a few of these items. Each | | | | Learn about personal security options in your area |
| state has its own laws, which clearly defines the | | | | by talking to local law enforcement. Many people |
| guidelines for owning, carrying and/or using a self | | | | don't take this extra step, but by talking to the |
| defense product. | | | | experts on crime, you can find out what works |
| Do you find yourself inundated by the number of | | | | best to keep criminals from turning you into a |
| self defense products available? Enroll in a self | | | | victim. Get advice on a range of personal safety |
| defense program through your community center | | | | equipment including a personal safety alarm, lock |
| or local community college, and ask your | | | | or other self defense weapons. Your personal |
| instructor what he or she recommends. You can | | | | safety is just as important to your local law |
| also do a lot of your own research by researching | | | | enforcement as it is to you. |