The “heat” or “hotness” of chili peppers and consequently pepper sprays is measured in Scoville Heat Units (SHU) or the Scoville scale, named after the American chemist Wilbur Scoville. The presence of the chemical capsaicin is responsible for this pleasant or unpleasant degree of heat, depending on if you are talking to a hot wings [...]
There are two fantastic and effective battery-operated devices that will shock the hell out of a potential attacker, but many folks confuse the two. A TASER tm which is a brand name and a registered trademark is an electronic device that when fired at someone, it has two tiny metal prongs that shoot out of [...]
So, how does youth self defense keep your child safe and not put them in danger? Read on and find out what is needed to protect your child from your child and everyone else.With the introduction of the internet came international access to a variety of self defense products and defensive devices to protect all [...]
An individual’ personal safety should be their primary concern. As a society we are becoming more aware of the dangers that we can face, and the methods of protection are expanding. Although any effort to protect yourself is a step in the right direction, some options are more effective than others.As you start to contemplate [...]
It goes without saying that you want your loved ones to be safe, when they’re at home and especially when they’re away. With the current economy and the upcoming holiday season, it’s more important than ever to take precautions against theft and other forms of attack.Presented below are personal protection gifts that give anyone an [...]
Contemplating a method of protection is a very serious undertaking. If you are considering such a purchase you need to evaluate your options very carefully. When selecting a tool for self defense the first thing is to consider your own level of strength. For example, a tool that requires minimal strength such as a stun [...]
Turn on the TV these days, and what do you see? Are you able to go for five minutes before there is a story about at least one personal attack, mugging, robber or murder? Not lately.With crime on the rise everywhere, normal people are looking for protection. It used to be that the only choice [...]
Taser is an electroshock weapon device that is used by the police forces. It is supposed to be a less-lethal weapon, compared to standard firearms, for the suspect and also for the surrounding civilians. A Taser shoots two dart like electrodes connected to the weapon with wires, the electrodes penetrate skin or clothing and then [...]
Taser was invented by Jack cover in 1974. He was a researcher in Nasa. The Taser works on the principle of Electro Muscular Disruption technique. It generally stimulates our motor and sensory nerves which leads to muscle contraction. Stun guns and other self defense products have less effect on high pain tolerance people like drunkers [...]
Lately, there have been more newsworthy stories regarding personal attacks and the use of Taser Stun Guns. The police – for better or for worse – are using them, and the public has been gaining more access to these self-defense tools and purchasing them for their own protection against would-be attackers. They can be excellent [...]