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We currently live in a society where our personal security and the safety of our loved ones is constantly under threat. The statistics are shocking! In the United States alone, for example, there is a violent crime happening every 22 seconds, 24 hours a day. Every hour of every day, someone is committing a horrible crime against another human being, from murder, rape, aggravated assaults and robberies, to car jackings or attempted car-jacking, burglaries and office or home break-ins.

In this section, we aim to provide you with information on ways to increase your personal security and peace of mind, such as articles, tips and resources on personal security and self defense, car security, home security products and checklists, using dogs for protection, using personal security devices such as pepper spray and personal alarms, tips for personal security while travelling, how to respond to life-threatening situations, ways to avoid having your personal security violated, and much more.

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Using Dogs For Protection And Personal Security
Some pet owners already know what police forces have been suggesting for some time - that the loyal family dog is also an excellent crime deterrent. While most of us know having a dog for protective purposes...

Some Useful Tips On Car Security
Stealing cars is a big business that affects the owners of every make and model. Auto theft isn't about joyriding anymore. Professionals are stealing cars and taking them to chop shops, where the vehicles...

Police Tasers - Understanding The Controversy
Are police tasers a useful tool or a menace to the public? This question has seems to have caused a divide between law enforcement and civil liberties advocates. The shock from a taser police weapon can...

Tasers Stun Both Supporters And Critics
Many law enforcement agencies are using stun tasers to immobilize people who present a threat to the public. Tasers stun the target with an electric jolt from two probes at a speed of over 160 feet per...

Taser Gun - Safety Issues To Consider
A shock from a taser gun can render a person helpless from almost eleven meters away. This powerful weapon has received both kudos and criticism from the public. Once believed to be a useful policing tool,...

The Need For Self-Defense For Women
Every two minutes, a woman gets raped in the United States. 17% of those victims know their attackers. Violence against women has a different set of issues than that of violence against men, and there...

Self Defense Tips - Using Personal Alarms
More and more people are choosing personal alarms for their self-defence device. Although there are many choices for keeping safe on the market, pepper spray and mace are strictly controlled, and martial...

Taser International - Company Overview
Taser International is the most recognizable name in the personal safety device market. Tasers have rapidly gained popularity with consumers and law enforcement agencies. However, many people are concerned...

Mace Pepper Spray - How To Use
One of the most popular personal safety devices for law enforcement officers and civilians alike is Mace pepper spray. This easy to carry mechanism has proven to be highly effective against attackers....

Tips For Ensuring Personal Security While Travelling
Safety concerns on a business trip or vacation are different from those around the home. Knowing what to do when you're out and about isn't always something we think about, as the issues isn't as popular...

About Personal Security Devices
Crime is everywhere and it threatens individuals personally. Police forces are strained to respond to growing incidents of violence and theft, and people have decided to look after themselves and their...

Tasers - How Safe Are Taser Guns
On Tuesday, July 5, 2005, Michael Todd, Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police, England, took a shot in the back from a taser stun gun to prove that tasers can be used safely. After the test, he...

Pepper Sprays - Useful Information
There are a variety of personal defense sprays on the market. There are pepper sprays to use as a defense against human attackers, as well as a dog pepper spray for defense against an attacking, vicious...

Using Motion Sensors For Security
With a bit of practical understanding on the keyboard during these times of electronic revolution, anyone can become a player in almost any field. The world outside is still functioning around us, however....

About Using Pepper Spray For Personal Security And Protection
Pepper spray comes in a canister that's easy to carry in the pocket or a purse. Police officers also commonly use the self-defence spray for crowd control, as the active ingredient, Capsicum, will cause...

Stun Guns Tasers - Safety Concerns
Is shocking someone who is behaving aggressively inhumane? This is this question being posed by the medical community and civil rights groups. Stun guns tasers are becoming increasingly popular with law...

A Quick Home Security Checklist
We've all learned to accept the fact we might not be safe everywhere we go anymore. Gone are the days when we felt comfortable in all areas of our cities and towns. It was only yesterday when most of us...

Police Taser - Pros And Cons
Tasers are weapons that deliver a jolt of electricity through a pair of wires propelled by compressed air, from up to 10.6 meters away. The jolt stuns the target by causing an uncontrollable contraction...

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You should consider the type of sound the device makes. A pulsing alarm resembles the ones common on cars today and may not produce the desired effect. The size of the unit matters as well. Smaller versions might be easier to carry, but their shriek might not be as loud as a bigger model. Tiny alarms have a tendency to get lost in bottom of purses and bags as well.

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