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There are some people who seem to need self defense more than others. This is not because they are of a certain gender, age, race or size. Some people tend to always get picked upon by bullies, drunken men and panhandlers. These people sometimes fail to understand why these assaults, lewd comments and undesired advances are made towards them alone.

There are various theories about why certain individuals are picked more often than others. Some claim that those who have been bullied in the past tend to get attracted to attackers sub consciously and get victimized. Some researches have tried to find out the manner in which convicts or perpetrators chose their victims. And surprisingly, there does not seem be an obvious answer to the question – how are victims chosen?

Based on what is understood so far, victims are not chosen based on their gender, size, race or age. The choice of a victim happens subconsciously and is based on factors like the gait, stride, speed of walking, the posture and movement of the eyes.

Since it is obvious that the reasons for being picked up more often are not evident easily, almost everyone needs to be aware of the various risks that exist so that specific self defense initiatives can be taken.

Most self defense programs purport that self confidence can help divert a likely or potential attack. However, what is important to note here is that self confidence is not something that can be faked. The elements of self confidence include various aspects like the manner in which you walk, the speed at which you walk, the steadiness of your gaze, the purposefulness of your direction, the tightness with which you hold your bag and many such subtle signals that the body sends out.

It is impossible to feign confidence when you do not have it. And therefore it is necessary to actually develop that self confidence. You don’t want to be looking the attacker in the eye and making it extremely obvious that you are an easy prey.

Real confidence comes from knowing that you can face up to a situation in case you have to. While keeping yourself healthy and fit so that you can handle an assault when you have to is advisable, not everyone can build muscles to strike back.

For those who want to be prepared for any situation, learning self defense techniques is the best option. Self defense techniques may comprise of various martial arts and kickboxing. But the quickest manner in which you can stop being a victim is to empower yourself with some self defense products that can reassure you can take care of your self defense.

There are various products in the market like the pepper spray, stun gun and personal alarms that can be kept handy. These products are crafted for regular people who need a certain amount of aid with self defense so that they can defend themselves and not get victimized. While these products are powerful enough to stop an attacker in his place for more time than you need to make a run for it, they are not lethal enough to kill. A pepper spray will seriously harm the victim but is unlikely to kill the assailant. Similarly, the high voltage stun gun will shock the attacker and incapacitate him for a few minutes but again is unlikely to finish him off for good.
After you have chosen the right products for yourself, make sure that you invest in a small booklet to understand how you can effectively use the gadget.

Knowing that these products are safe to use (for you and not the attacker) and that you have them as your helpers in the time of need, you can rest assured that when a situation does arise, you will be able to tackle it. In fact, the very fact that you have a personal alarm attached to your belt is likely to keep attackers at bay. When you know that you can seriously injure an attacker even though you are not a karate specialist, your self confidence and manner changes naturally.

By: Steve Thibeault

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While the purpose of this article is not to scare or intimidate you but to expose you to the reality of the dangers in today’s society. In the United States there is a rape committed every three minutes and chances are that you know of someone that has been raped or sexually assaulted. But the current sexual assault and rape statistics are only a fraction of the violent crimes that are committed against women in America. With this said what are some of the things that can be done to prevent this from happening to you or your loved ones?

There are always law enforcement personnel and possibly some good people who may be nearby in the event you are attacked by a violent criminal. However it is not wise to rely on this type of help being readily available when it is needed most. In fact the only person you can solely rely on is yourself, so it pays to become familiar with the self defense options that are available to you at this time. Keep in mind that even the most experienced martial artists can be caught by surprise and injured during a violent assault. One alarming statistic is that men are usually the victims of violent attacks so just imagine what type of damage can be done to a female attack victim.

Many instances of attacks against women can be handled by looking your assailant in the eye and telling them to stop, or by just walking with confidence. Sometimes women who are not trained in self defense but have some knowledge of and are familiar with self defense products could possibly escape an attacker. So while there are no guarantees that you will be safe and secure at all times being armed with your personal protection device of choice may afford you the opportunity to ward off an aggressive attacker. Women have an assortment of choices when looking for self defense products which are effective and affordable. These include the following:

Pepper Spray may be the most commonly used self defense product for women. It is easy to use, easy to conceal and quick in effect. Pepper sprays use the main ingredient found in hot peppers. When sprayed into the attacker’s face it causes a severe burning sensation to the eyes which will temporarily blind them and also restricts the breathing of the aggressor. Many defense sprays also have UV dye in them to assist the authorities in identifying the perpetrator.

While most every woman can point and spray pepper spray toward their attacker, it is recommended that a formal class be taken on how to effectively use pepper spray for self defense be attended. This will give an added confidence to the person using it for self defense purposes, and insure that it is used in the most effective manner possible.

Stun guns are also a safe and effective self defense product, but remember that contact with the assailant is necessary for a stun gun to do its job. A stun gun will give an electric shock to the attacker causing them to become incapacitated due to the constricting of their muscles rendering them incapable of movement for several minutes. It will take anywhere from 3 to 5 seconds for the full effect of a stun gun to be utilized. However many times just having a stun gun available and in sight is enough of a deterrent to a mugger or rapist.

The best alternative for a stun device for personal protection is a Taser product. The most obvious advantage of the type of device is that it can be used from a distance. A Taser will use compressed air to propel two metal barbs attached to 15 foot wires that will penetrate up to 2 inches of clothing. Using (EMD) Electro Muscular Disruption Technology the Taser while not as cost effective as pepper spray or hand held stun devices is the top of the line in non lethal personal self defense products.

The Taser X26C Citizen Defense System has a cost of around $900.00 and comes with a free training class given by a local law enforcement officer that has been trained in the use of a Taser. It also provides an Anti Felon Identification system that disperses small pieces of confetti like identification tags with a serial number that is registered to the owner of the Taser product. The ML18 Taser can be purchased for around $500.00 but is larger and harder to conceal than the Taser X26C. The main purpose for women to obtain a self defense product is personal protection but this only comes with proper training, operation, and handling of the said products. The products mentioned above are effective and non-lethal but when used properly will give the advantage to you.

There are other self defense products for women that could also be useful but are rather dangerous like the handgun and a knife. These weapons can cause much more damage to an attacker including death, however if taken away from you and turned against you can also cause the same damage to you or a loved one.

By: Sheri Gray

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Women need to defend themselves from individuals who might want to cause them harm. As a result all women need their own personal security devices to help them defend predators, thieves, or would be attackers. There are all kinds of personal security devices women may use to protect themselves. Some of those include pepper spray, stun guns, and stun batons.

Pepper Spray

Pepper spray is an excellent option for women to carry in their purses or even on their key chains. This spray comes in a small aerosol can that when the button is pressed a stream of pepper spray ejects. If aimed at the attacker’s face and eyes it will cause them to stop in pain. The spray does not cause long-term harm but it does cause immediate pain that in most cases will stop the attacker in his tracks and give the woman time to escape. If you buy a pepper spray to carry with you then you should try it out once or twice to ensure you know how to use it and that the spray works well.

Stun Guns

Stun guns are another personal security device that women should consider carrying with them. A stun gun is a small hand held device that delivers a high voltage shock when it is touched to an individual for approximately three to five seconds. Once shocked the individual will lose control of their muscles, lose their balance, become confused and disoriented, and fall to the ground. The individual will recover completely within five to 10 minutes, but this is enough time for the woman to get away.

Stun Baton

A stun baton is a long metal baton, similar to a flashlight that has an electric shock head. This baton allows you to keep an attacker at arm’s length and you can shock them without having to be very close to them. This is an excellent way to protect yourself and fend off would be attackers.

These are just some of the security devices available for women. There are other options available as well that will help women protect themselves in a scary situation. Hopefully every women out there carrying a stun gun, stun baton, or pepper spray will never need to use it. But in the case where it becomes necessary it could be a lifesaver. All women should carry some form of self-defense with them at all times, especially if they travel alone at night.

By: Caitlina Fuller

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Stun Master Multi-Function Stun Gun is one of the newest stun guns available on the market today. It is manufactured by Stun Master, one of the leading makers of fine stun guns, for the past 15 years. This gun features 2.7 million volts of power, a super bright Led flashlight, an alarm and a flashing red emergency light. It also has a disable pin wrist strap so if the assailant takes the stun gun from you, the pin will disable it and will not transmit a shock until the pin is reinserted. The small size, only 4.75″ X 2.5″ X 1″, is a perfect size to fit in a pocket or handbag. With the rechargeable feature, there are no batteries to replace.

As with all stun guns, the Stun Master Stun Gun is a contact weapon. This means that the two prongs on the top of the gun must be in contact with the attacker for the gun to work. The most effective area to deliver the shock is in the upper shoulder, rib area, or the upper hip area. The longer you are in contact with the attacker, the more effective the stun gun becomes. If you discharge the stun gun for 1-2 seconds, the assailant will be shocked and somewhat confused. A longer shock of 3-5 seconds will leave him disoriented and in pain. The charge is released from the gun into the attackers muscles, converting the blood sugar to lactic acid, dropping him to his knees. The electrical shock interrupts the neurological impulses in the brain, causing loss of control of muscle movement. This is what prevents the attacker from continuing his attack. He is unable to stand for up to 15 minutes, giving you plenty of time to get out of harms way. As with all nonlethal weapons, after using them on an attacker, you want to escape, then seek help. You should never stay around to see if he is going to get back up!

I really like the built in LED flashlight built in this stun gun. It gives you a very bright light at your finger tips, while offering you the security of knowing you also are packing a powerful weapon. Carrying this gun in your hand while crossing a parking lot or entering a building alone will give you the confidence to know you can protect yourself in scary situations. Being very aware of your surrounding is always important. If you “feel” something is not quiet right, always listen to your instincts. But even with your guard up, sometimes thing do happen that are out of your control. The Stun Master Multi-Function Stun Gun will give you the advantage you need.

By: Toni Sweet

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Have you ever wondered what emotions you would have or how you would react in a situation that would require you to defend yourself from a violent and aggressive attacker? Would it be the “Fight” or “Flight” thoughts making their way into your brain, or would you just freeze up and do nothing? Are you prepared to defend yourself, do you have the tools and knowledge to ward off an attacker?

Many people purchase different personal security products that are meant to assist them when defending themselves from an attacker should the situation arise. From Tasers and Stun Guns to Pepper Spray people spend their hard earned money on personal protection only to put the Pepper Spray in the glove compartment of the car, the Stun Gun in the
kitchen junk drawer, or the Taser on the top shelf of the closet where they are sometimes forgotten about. It is up to you to remember why you purchased a personal protection product, have it readily available and be prepared to use it to protect yourself and your family.

Take for instance pepper spray, the first thing you should do is get familiar with it. Go outside and take a Styrofoam cup for a target, and the reason we recommend Styrofoam is because it shows results of what pepper spray does to a person. Make sure you are not spraying against the wind, spraying into the wind causes the spray to have particles come back on you. Stand approximately 6 – 8 feet from your target, turn your release off and aim at your target. Once you are ready, hit the button releasing the spray. You will see that pepper spray starts to burn the Styrofoam. So imagine what it does to a potential attacker. Not only that, you have just given yourself a lesson in using pepper spray. But it doesn’t stop here. Anytime you are alone, walking to your vehicle in a parking garage, leaving a shopping mall or just simply getting home after sunset. Take out your pepper spray and be prepared.

Stun Guns and Stun Batons have also proven to be a safe and non-lethal alternative for self defense. They range in voltage of 50,000- 950,000. Most stun guns are operated by 9 volt alkaline batteries. Load your stun gun with batteries and click the on switch, depending on the voltage you will hear clicking of the shock, the higher the voltage the louder it will be. Men and Women differ on how they carry their stun gun. Men normally put it in a holster and where it on their belt where women puts it in their purse. We recommend the same technique mentioned above when you are alone. Take out your stun gun and turn to the on position, if you are in danger and have the need to use a stun gun you must make contact with your assailant. You must be prepared in a moments notice.

Tasers offer 2 ways of defending yourself. Tasers fire 2 probes up to a distance of 15 feet that transmit pulsed energy through the wires into the central nervous system causing immediate involuntary incapacitation to an attacker. The other way a taser would be effective would be the “Drive Stun Backup” which is similar to the stun gun method, applying the device directly on your attacker. Tasers can be worn in public and are considered a non-lethal weapon.

There are certain state restrictions on tasers, stun guns and defense sprays so we recommend you check your local and state laws.

Training yourself with a non lethal weapon of choice gives you the understanding of why you have the weapon and the courage to use it. You can’t predict if or when you could become a victim of a violent assault, but doesn’t it make sense to be prepared in case you are a potential victim. The best defense is having the best offense.

Fight Back – Don’t Be A Victim!

By: Sheri Gray

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When it comes to self defense, few devices are as effective, or have such immediate results as, a stun gun. The purpose of a stun device is to disable an assailant, giving you time to get away from a dangerous situation. There are many different companies currently producing stun devices, and many different types of stun guns. Here are a few of the most popular:

Although TASER devices are usually classified separately from stun guns, TASER models can be used not only from a distance, but also when next to the assailant, pressed against the attacker’s skin like a stun gun. These are among the most well-known electric devices used to subdue an attacker. One major benefit of a TASER device over a typical stun gun is that it can also be used at a distance, because it fires probes on wires to deliver the electric shock rather than relying on probes attached directly to the device.

The Runt is one of the most popular brands. This mini stun gun is very powerful, and easily concealed in a purse or pocket due to its small size, approximately 3 1/2 inches by 2 inches by 1 inch. It can also be worn like a pager. Its 350,000 to 950,000 volts of power is more than enough to temporarily disable any opponent. The rechargeable version of the 950,000 volt Runt will save money on batteries.

Small Fry stun device, is another popular brand of mini stun gun, it has 1,000,000 volts of power, and yet is small enough to be concealed inside a cigarette pack. Many Small Fry models also include a bright LED light to illuminate the area. When shined into your attacker’s eyes, the light is so bright that it can cause temporary blindness and disorientation.

In addition to LED lights, many stun guns also incorporate strong flashlights or telescopic self defense batons. Stun flashlights offer a convenient source of light in addition to the ability to efficiently incapacitate an attacker. Telescopic batons attached to stun devices allow the user to fight back with an extended reach. They are particularly popular with security guards and those who frequently come into contact with animals.

The cell phone stun gun is designed to look exactly like a real cell phone, down to the buttons and even the display screen. This disguised weapon gives you the elements of surprise, with 900,000 to 950,000 volts of power. Cellphone stun devices provide discreet protection; they are available in multiple colors, including pink and orange, and can be carried in a leather holster designed to look just like the case you would use to carry an actual cellphone.

SABRE stun guns are brought to you by the same company behind SABRE self defense sprays, some of the most effective pepper sprays available today. The line of SABRE stun weapons, including 6 different models, range from 120,000 to 500,000 volts, including a 500,000 volt stun baton. SABRE is known for safe yet effective devices that are easy to use.

Streetwise stun guns are packed with features, such as a bright electric current passing between the prongs to create an intimidating electrical sound, often enough to stop an attacker even without discharging the unit. Streetwise units also include a loud audible alarm, wrist strap, and holster, and come in models ranging from 200,000 to 1,000,000 volts.

The Stun Master stun gun is one of the most popular brands available. A leading brand since 1994, all Stun Master stun devices include safety switches, wrist straps, and a lifetime warranty. Stun Master devices, which come in several different styles from 100,000 to 975,000 volts, are designed to be both effective and easy to use.

By: Richard Armen

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The Telescopic Stun Baton is a very interesting self defense device that is primarily for home defense, though it can be carried in a holster for use outside the home. The Telescopic Stun Baton is a rechargeable stun baton that has a long, telescopic shaft that is electrified, which give you a distinct advantage over standard stun guns.

In order to get a good shock when you use a standard stun gun, you have to be right next to the attacker to make contact with the electrodes on the person’s torso or hips. With the Telescopic Stun Baton, an electrified metal shaft extends from about three to eight inches and you can keep the attacker at arms reach, instead of having to be close to them where they could take a stun gun.

The length of the Telescopic Stun Baton expands from thirteen inches to twenty one inches with the push of a button. It actually looks like a small Star Wars weapon. When you push the fire button, the entire shaft will crackle with electricity. With any stun baton, you should not push the button unless you are making contact with a person, as repeated firings in the air will damage the device; kind of like dry firing a baton.

When you fear you are in danger, pull out the Telescopic Stun Baton, expand the shaft, and you have a non-lethal self defense weapon that will shoot 800,000 shocking volts anywhere the shaft makes contact with the attacker. If he tries to grab the shaft, it will shock him and he will let go. Anywhere you touch the shaft to the attacker’s body, it will go through his clothes and the electricity will enter his body and start to immobilize him. The electricity will go through ½ inch of clothing, and will not pass through him and hurt you; it stays in the attacker’s body.

Stun guns use high voltage and low amperage to temporarily disable an attacker for several minutes. The stun baton does not rely on pain for results. The energy stored in the baton is dumped into the attacker’s muscles causing them to do a great deal of work rapidly. This rapid work cycle instantly depletes the attacker’s blood sugar by converting it to lactic acid. In short, he is unable to produce energy for his muscles, and his body is unable to function properly.

The stun baton also interrupts the tiny neurological impulses that control and direct voluntary muscle movement. When the attackers neuromuscular system is overwhelmed and controlled by the stun baton he loses his balance. Should the attacker be touching you, the current will NOT pass to your body!

A shock of 1/4 second will cause minor muscle contractions and have a repelling effect. A moderate blast of 1 to 4 seconds will cause an attacker to fall to the ground and result in some mental confusion. It may make an assailant unwilling to continue an attack, but he will be able to get up almost immediately. A full charge of 5 seconds can immobilize an attacker, cause disorientation, loss of balance, fall to the ground, and leave them weak and dazed for some minutes afterward. Plenty of time to let you make your escape.

By: Christopher Winkler

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Electro-Muscular Disruption (EMD) Technology

Tasers Versus Stun Guns: Most people use the terms “Taser” and “Stun Gun” interchangeably. The difference between the two is more than the fact that one (Taser) shoots electrical probes, and the other (Stun Gun) works on contact. The technology employed by each is different and a Taser is not just a Stun Gun on a String as it is sometimes described. First, let me briefly rehash the physical differences. A Stun Gun is a contact weapon in which the electrical probes must be physically touched to your attacker’s body. It works on a relatively simple principle by which some method is employed to take a very low input voltage (such as a basic 9-volt battery), and dramatically multiply it to produce a tremendous output voltage (while keeping the amperage output well below lethal levels). You can read about the different methods for doing this on my web site (http://www.snjselfdefense.com/stunmaster.htm), Wikipedia, or a number of other self defense sites on the Internet. The Taser on the other hand, is a stand-off weapon that shoots electrical probes which need to attach to the assailants clothing or skin. Tasers employ what is known as Electro-Muscular Disruption Technology (EMDT) in addition to a voltage step-up method. It is the EMDT that gives a Taser such incredible takedown power with only a (relatively) small voltage output. Simply stated, a Taser shoots, a Stun Gun does not, although nearly all Tasers have a contact Stun Gun built into them in case of a miss, a misfire, or the attacker is already too close to fire in the stand-off mode.

Stun Guns themselves are incredibly effective both as deterrents and in actual use. It has been my experience that normal people are just as terrified of the 80,000 volt Talon Mini as they are of the 975,000 volt Lithium Hot Shot. Just activating the stun gun for a .1 second demonstration scares the pants off of most anybody. The problem is that “normal people” aren’t the ones out there raping, mugging, and purse snatching; hence the extreme voltage required to ensure stopping some monstrous, muscle bound nut case jacked up on Crystal Meth or PCP. Tony Montana soaking up round after round of small arms fire while “introducing his little friend” is a bit of a stretch but not that much of one, for a cocaine saturated madman. A stun gun’s effectiveness increases with the amount of time it remains in contact with the attacker. So much electrical energy is dumped into an attacker’s body, that neuromuscular connections are overwhelmed. This causes the muscles to do a phenomenal amount of work almost instantaneously, resulting in a rapid build up of lactic acid rendering the assailant incapable of controlling voluntary muscle movement. The best analogy I can think of (that I am familiar with) is how we use jamming to confuse and degrade the enemy’s radar and communications in aerial combat.

Communications jamming: The purpose of both types of non-lethal stun weapons is to “jam” the electrical communications between the brain and muscles. If we look at it in terms of the military application of communications jamming, the analogy fits quite well. Noise jamming or area jamming is conducted when attempting to deny an entire spectrum such as say, VHF frequencies. A high powered signal is sent out covering the entire frequency spectrum with undecipherable noise. It is quite effective and all you hear on the radio is annoying static. The way to overcome noise jamming is to “out power” it, or in practical terms: A very powerful, highly focused single frequency signal can break through the noise. A Stun Gun operates on a similar principal. A huge amount of energy (voltage) in the 14-17 Watt range, blocks out and confuses the body’s electrical signals from the brain to the muscles, and overwhelms them. Several factors such as pain tolerance, mental focus, body salinity, musculature and others, determine the amount of power required to totally overwhelm the neuromuscular system. That is why you hear “strange but true” stories of whacked out, drug crazed, maniacally focused individuals fighting through the stun gun’s effects for longer than seems humanly possible. No one can fight it off for long, but it is difficult to maintain continuous probe contact with a wildly flailing attacker.

Pinpoint jamming: One way to dramatically increase jamming effectiveness is to pinpoint a specific frequency or very narrow band of frequencies. Less power out is required and some very interesting things can be done such as mimicking or manipulating a specific frequency to your own purposes. This is the the desired end result of Electro-Muscular Disruption Technology, and the reason a Taser is so effective with a voltage output of only 50,000 volts. There are several methods for manipulating and refining the targeted neuromuscular communication frequency band. In general, varying the voltage waveform or the Joule energy output are the most commonly employed. As far as I can tell, Stinger and Taser International are on the cutting edge of these new developments. There is a great test comparison video that you can find on the Internet buy searching for “Stinger Versus Taser Video” on any major search engine. The test was conducted by an independent outfit called CRT, and (just for full disclosure) funded by Taser International. You can judge the results for yourself (I am by nature skeptical of everything), but the one thing that is unmistakable, is the immediate effectiveness of the Taser. The electrical “jamming” output through the M-18 Taser leads, is in the specific 18-26 Watt range. It essentially overrides the neuromuscular connection and commands the muscles to full contraction. The subjects of the aforementioned experiment, repeatedly refer to the sensation as being immediately, and completely “locked up”, the truth of which is clearly evidenced in the video. There is no time requirement for the Taser to “build up” effectiveness. The debilitating effects are immediate and last as long as electricity is being applied.

There are advantages and disadvantages to both Stun Guns and Tasers, the primary of which is cost. You can purchase a basic 80-100,000 volt stun gun for around 20 to 25 dollars with the most powerful lithium battery models running upwards of 75 to 80 dollars each. Tasers on the other hand, are in the hundreds of dollars range. You are going to have to pay for that cutting edge technology! Two other obvious advantages of the Taser are stand-off capability and instantaneous disabling force. Police forces use the Taser to subdue violent subjects immediately, while a cheaper Stun Gun is great for stunning the crap out of an assailant and getting out of the target area safely.

I hope that explanation makes sense. I welcome comments and suggestions from those with extensive expertise in this area.

By: Barney Barnes

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For the cosmopolitan on the move woman, protecting yourself can be as easy as having the correct tools. The rechargeable guard dog stun gun should be a consideration to add to your self defense protection bag. The guard dog mini stun gun uses an advanced double shock technology to deliver 2.7 million volts of goon zapping power.

Women can not depend on just one means of self defense products, you need a back up plan incase your first line of defense does not give you the time to escape and get to safety. Additionally, you need to arm yourself with the complete operation of how your tools work and what their limitations may be.The time to discover this is not at the time of attack.

The guard dog is a small device that is perfect for a shoulder bag or pocket. It has the 2.7 million volts of shocking power, has a internal recharging system and has a built in flashlight. This mini zapping life assistant is sure to help you achieve an escape opportunity if you are confronted with an attacker! This device demands control of any situation. You will feel in control and gain the confidence you need to protect yourself. A heavy duty nylon belt loop holster is included to carry your guard dog stun gun like a pager or just put it in your pocket for easy access.

Throughout history women have been targets of attacks and assaults with guard dog powerful stun gun you can even the field. The easy to use stun device is a nonlethal weapon and leaves no long lasting effects. This may not be the self defense weapon for you. However, do not go without a plan of protection to defend yourself in a dangerous situation. Zap them and ask questions later.

By: Karen Abby

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You never know when you are going to need self defense and when non lethal self defense weapons such as stun guns and mace or pepper sprays are going to come in useful. You can be attacked at anytime for any reason: rape, theft, sheer badness, who knows, they all happen to men and women every day of every week.

Yes, men. I can hear you think there, but men get mugged – of course they do, and also get raped. That’s a well known fact in this sick society so unless you want to travel with a concealed gun everywhere, you should carry some form of non lethal self defense weapon. These include pepper sprays, mace, tazers and stun guns. However, there are certain aspects of them that you should be aware of before purchasing them.

The problems with guns is that people buy them and when the time comes they are either afraid to use them because it could kill their assailant, or don’t know how. Some have even been known to fire a gun and injured themselves with the recoil. You only need a slight hesitation to fire and your assailant will be upon you and if you have a gun he will have no mercy.

However, few will hesitate with a pepper spray or a stun gun, and both are very effective, which is why in some respects these are better for general self defense than a gun. Guns have to be concealed, so there is no deterrent through the attacker knowing you have one. That means that if you carry a gun you will have to be prepared to use it, which also means that you will have to be prepared to kill a human being. While that is not a problem to some, it is to most decent citizens, man or woman, and so you are better without it, and better to be armed with something you can use without hesitation.

Hesitation can cost you your life in certain situations, so go for a stun gun or a pepper spray. The spray is very effective only if the assailant is not wearing glasses, so the stun gun is likely to be your best first choice. Keep one in your purse and the other in a coat pocket. You will only have time to use the one, but if your purse is stolen the stun gun might be useful to hit the attacker as he or she tries to turn and run away with the purse.

Here are some tips on how to choose your non lethal self defense weapon, and how to use it for self defense. First, decide which you prefer – a spray or a tazer or stun gun. The latter is very effective if you can get the skin or through light clothing, and the former if the attacker is not wearing glasses.

Learn how to use it when you buy it: use a target at average height than practice at various distances until you understand the limitations of your choice of weapon. In self defense, you will have to discharge your stun gun or pepper spray at just the right distance for maximum effect. Any more and you might either miss, or your spray will be too spread out to be effective. Any less and your spray will have to be more accurate, and your stun gun might not be effective since you won’t be able to aim it properly to avoid heavy clothing.

One the distance is second nature to you, practice at various heights, simulating attackers of different sizes. Practice until you are proficient and can pull out your weapon and use it any height and the correct distance without thought. You won’t have time to think, and in a real situation will have to react automatically – that is the skill that practice gives you.

Once have decided on one product stay with it. Don’t change because if you do you will have to go through all that practice one again. Not all stun guns and pepper sprays are the same, and if you change your brand the distance and spread might be different.

It is important that you can defend yourself in the street since the streets of most major cities are becoming dangerous, especially at night. However, the more people that fight back then the more the rapists and muggers will be discouraged and, who knows, the actions of people like you might just make our streets safer. Nobody is going to continue if they know that they are liable to face somebody with a stun gun or mace spray.

Non lethal self defense weapons for personal self defense are becoming more popular because they work, and not only that but they give those that use them successfully a feeling of satisfaction. They give the muggers a feeling of something else.

By: Joy Fender

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