Articles
September 2008
Protecting Your Child for
Halloween
Halloween is always one of younger children’s favorite holidays, as
it is a time filled with imagination, trick-or-treating with family
and friends, and, of course, candy! Like any holiday, adults will
want to make sure that kids are having so much fun that they won’t
even notice the child safety measures that should be taking place;
but, that does not mean that the adults themselves can neglect
personal safety.
Read more.
Don't Become a Rape
Victim
The FBI states that one in three women will be raped at some point
in her lifetime, and that every six minutes a woman is raped
somewhere in the United States. Rape is not just a sexual crime—it
is a violent crime committed with intent to hurt and humiliate the
victim.
Read more.
The Do's and Don'ts of
Self Defense
Both men and women would benefit from expanding their knowledge and
ability in self defense. Being able to defend yourself in the case
of an unexpected attack is a great way to improve your personal
security. Of course, having basic self-defense skills will not
guarantee that you will be able to avoid an attack; but it can
greatly improve your odds.
Read more.
Staying Safe in the Dark
Obviously, the most dangerous time to be outdoors and alone is
during the dark, evening hours. Criminals normally are most active
when it is dark outside, and it is during these hours that your
personal safety is most compromised.
Read more.
August 2008
Off to College: How to
Prepare Your Child
Parents spend eighteen years getting their children ready for
college. Many nights are spent lecturing kids on the values of hard
work, studying and managing their time well. All of these ideas are
extremely important, of course, when it comes to letting your
children leave your home and become productive college students; but
what about personal safety?
Read more.
College Campus Safety Statistics
Most college students are excited to be leaving home, pursuing their
academic and career dreams, and learning to live on their own. In
the midst of the excitement about becoming adults, however, lessons
about personal safety are often forgotten.
Read more.
Lipstick
Pepper Spray and Other Perfect Safety Items for Your Daughter
In today’s world, parents want to take special precautions with the
daughters they love. Girls of all ages are prone to more crime than
are their male counterparts, and the number of sexual and other
assaults committed against young women is startling to their
parents. What is a concerned parent to do? The answer for many
families is to provide their daughters with personal security
products such as personal alarms that may just improve their
personal safety. Read
more.
Camping Do's
and Don'ts
Camping is a summertime favorite, and many families plan more than
one of these outings for the course of the warm summer months. As
long as you plan ahead and keep your family’s outdoor safety in the
forefront of your mind, you should be able to enjoy a fun, relaxing
time. But, like any other public activity, there are some definite
personal safety do’s and don’ts that come along with camping:
Read more.
July 2008
Why Crime Rates
are Higher in the Summer
While most
people look forward to summer and the opportunity it provides for
long evenings outside by the pool and cool mornings on the patio
enjoying a cup of coffee, criminals see the warm summer months as
simply a peak business season.
Read more.
Staying Safe in the Great Outdoors
During the summer months, the weather permits many individuals and
families to spend a great deal of time outdoors. Enjoying picnics in
the park, playing games of volleyball in the local parks and taking
hikes in nature areas are activities that virtually define what
summer means to many people. However, spending so much time outdoors
also means that people open themselves up to some of the threats to
personal safety.
Read
more.
Different Types
of Alarms for Your House
There are several different types of indoor
home
security systems available on the market today, which means that
you have a real choice when it comes to protecting your family and
your property. Depending on your budget and the level of barriers
you prefer, you can choose products that are as technically advanced
or as simple to use as you would like.
Read more.
Cell
Phone Stun Guns
One
of the most exciting technological advances in security products is
the creation of some really innovative stun guns. These security
products now come in a variety of forms that can camouflage their
actual function. A cell phone stun gun is one such personal security
product that may just provide the cover you need to avoid an
personal assault. Read
more.
June 2008
Does a Sluggish
Economy Equal Higher Crime Rates?
Home security and personal security are important all the time, but
did you know that when economic times are tough, criminals are
bolder? And, when the economy is bad, local police departments are
likely to suffer monetary hardship, which may impact their ability
to respond to a crime committed against you. Today's sluggish
economy and higher prices are signs that you should consider which
home security and personal security products you may need. Read
more.
Why You Should
Obtain Home Security and Personal Security Products
Protecting yourself and your loved ones is the single most important
thing you must do. This being said, it is important to do a quick
review of the essential personal security products you must own.
Personal security products that can be used as a part of a home
security system as well include pepper spray, mace, and stun guns.
Read
more.
Pool Safety and
Other Summer Safety Concerns
Summer
brings warmer weather and more daylight to enjoy the outdoors. This
is the perfect time to take an inventory of the safety products you
have and determine which personal security products and home
security products you might need to acquire.
Read
more.
The Importance
of Self Defense
The FBI
published the 2006 Crime Statistics and there were an estimated
860,853 aggravated assaults in the United States that year. You do
not want to be one of those counted in the 2008 statistics. Your
best insurance against becoming a victim is to understand that you
must take the lead in providing for your personal security. If you
are being assaulted, you and you alone are the first responder.
Read
more.
April 2008
Mace and Pepper
Spray
When looking to purchase any type of self defense products, it is
very important to educate yourself on each and every product out
there. With so many choices of personal safety devices such as stun
guns, personal alarms, mace spray and pepper spray, the choosing
process can be a tad overwhelming for the average consumer. Read
more.
Refuse to Be a Victim
The sad truth is, you can be a victim of crime anywhere at any time
- in big cities, small towns, or even in the kindest of rural
communities. Rapes, kidnappings, murders are read about each and
every day on the news. The recent abduction and murder of teenager
Kelsey Smith has captivated the nation, leading us on a vengeance to
want to fight crime even harder.
Read more.
The World We
Live In
Let’s face it. We live in an unpredictable and often scary world.
Turn on the news and you are bound to hear stories of utter disaster
– murders, rapes, and kidnappings just to name a few. As a result,
just watching or reading the news can leave us feeling uneasy and
defenseless. But, the good thing is, we have a choice. We can either
stand by with the hope that none of this stuff ever happens to us or
our families…or we can do something about it. Nowadays, a growing
number of people are choosing to do the latter. Read
more.
Prevent College
Campus Violence
With the
start of the new school year already underway, many college students
are eagerly anticipating a great semester. While some college
students commute to school, the majority of them live directly on
the university or college campus. While college is undoubtedly a
fun, intellectual, and overall exciting experience, it is important
for students to be vigilant of their personal safety as well.
Read more.
September 2007
The Lowdown on
Pepper Spray
Thinking of purchasing either mace or pepper spray? Before you buy
pepper spray or mace, be sure to do your homework first. Your
reasons for purchasing mace or pepper spray may be for home security
or personal safety reasons. Perhaps you get out of work late at
night and your car is parked in a dimly lit area. Or maybe there has
been a recent burglary or aggravated assault in your neighborhood,
and you want to be prepared should the criminal strike again.
Whatever the reason, check the laws in your state on both
substances.
Read more.
Have a Safe Halloween
Halloween is
an exciting time of year for children all across the nation. From
costume parties to candy to decorating pumpkins, there is no doubt a
lot of fun to be had. Yet apart from the fun of it all, Halloween is
another occasion where we must be on our guard, and pay particular
attention to child safety and personal safety.
Read more.
Tasers and Stun Guns
Perhaps one
of the most well known personal security products, tasers and stun
guns are electroshock weapons used for subduing a person by
administering electric shock into their bodies. The electric shock,
in turn, may disrupt superficial muscle functions. Before you buy
stun guns, be sure you know all the facts about them. It is
important to keep in mind that these kinds of personal security
products are just to be used in self-defense situations only, and
that stun gun laws vary state to state.
Read more.
Safety in
America
Safety in
America is a prevalent issue in communities across the country. Both
home safety and personal safety are predominant topics– how can we
protect ourselves? Luckily, there are plenty of home security and
personal security products on the market in America today.
Read more.
July 2007
Child Safety
Child
safety is any parent’s number one priority. During the summer, when
children are out of school and warm weather beckons them outdoors,
child safety can be of special concern. As any parent knows, it is
impossible to have both eyes on your child twenty four hours a day.
That is why there are a number of safety product companies that
provide concerned parents with an array of personal security, home
security, and child safety products to help ensure the well-being of
their children.
Read more.
Is Your Home Secure?
Do you read
the police beat in your local newspaper? If so, you are probably
used to seeing countless mentions of breaking and entering. Perhaps
you and your home have sadly fallen victim to this crime. Home
security is an issue no matter where you reside. Luckily there are
many available home protection options on the market to suit your
specific home security needs.
Read more.
Be Safe at
School
College should be a time of great experiences, memories, and
opportunities; if only thoughts of late-night binge drinking,
possible hazing and unnerving predators did not come into the minds
of most parents. So how is a parent of a college student or
entering-college student supposed to act and behave? Would the
approval of personal security products such as mace or pepper spray
or even lipstick pepper spray alleviate any such worries?
Read more.
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