Self Defense Products - Which Ones Should You Choose?

By Teresa Bernard

Anyone can become a victim of crime. No one can predict when or where it will happen. As such it is wise to stay alert and be ready to take preventative action at all times. Most people don't think they'll ever become a victim of a crime. So they don't give it much thought. This is the type of person an attacker hopes to find to be his next victim.

FBI reports tell us that violent crime is everywhere in the U.S. At any given time an aggressive assault is happening somewhere. Crimes like murder, forcible rape, physical battering, etc. Unfortunately there is no 100 percent assurance you'll never be in circumstances where you have to defend yourself.

Reducing the risk of becoming the next victim is the definitive goal of preventing crime. This is easily achieved by making yourself less of a target. There are quite a few self-defense tactics you can choose to use for your own personal protection. Taking a self-defense class is one method you may want to consider, especially if you are a woman. Self-defense products are another method you may want to use.

Due to the rising crime rate, self-defense products are becoming more and more accepted these days. They are legal just about everywhere in the U.S. and are an affordable means of protection. In addition, police and military use them all around the world to enforce the law and control large gatherings of people.

Non-lethal in nature, self-defense products are effective tools meant to give you enough time to escape a dangerous situation. They are so easy to use, even the most inexperienced individuals can feel confident about defending themselves.

There are many options available when it comes to picking a self-defense product. Three of the most popular devices are personal alarms, pepper spray and stun guns. You can choose which one is the best product to use.

A personal alarm is perfect for drawing attention to yourself when you need to. The last thing an assailant wants is to attract attention. They are small, affordable devices that can be easily carried on your wrist or key chain. When activated they emit a very loud and annoying sound designed to get noticed by others. An attacker won't like this and will leave you alone.

Pepper spray is very effective and has a target range of up to' feet. The sprays cause a burning sensation and tearing of the eyes, shortness of breath and coughing. They can temporarily disable an attacker for up to half an hour.

Stun gun devices are powerful enough to immobilize most anyone. They work on the neurological system that controls the muscular movement. They are extremely effective and can considerably improve your chances of escape or minimize dangerous situations. Anyone who might tell you a stun gun won't work has never seen one in action. An attacker can be incapacitated in mere seconds as there is simply no way to override the effects of a million volt electrical charge surging through the body.

All of the self-defense products mentioned are effective devices and are surprisingly easy to use with little or no training. It is recommended that all three be kept with you and ready for use at all times. Which device you use would depend on the circumstances you find yourself in - 31373

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