| Your most important strategy in defending yourself | | | | Pepper spray is another convenient option because |
| when you're on the road is to familiarize with your | | | | of its availability in small and easy to carry models. |
| surroundings. Prepare for your trip in advance by | | | | When sprayed directly in the eyes of an assailant, |
| researching your destination and the safety alerts | | | | pepper spray causes temporary blindness, skin |
| and considerations specific to the locale. When you | | | | discomfort, and coughing/choking. However, the risk |
| are on the move, carry maps or guide books for the | | | | does exist that an attacker could turn pepper spray |
| areas where you will be visiting. Make a point of | | | | against you, so it is important to use a self defense |
| being alert and aware wherever you are and, when | | | | spray carefully and knowledgeably. |
| possible, travel in groups of two or three people. | | | | Protecting yourself safely and effectively |
| To bolster your personal safety when away from | | | | To maximize the benefits of a self defense weapon |
| home, you may also want to consider carrying a self | | | | like a stun gun or pepper spray, you need to prepare |
| defense weapon. Many products exist that were | | | | to use the weapon like you would prepare for your |
| designed specifically for travelers and people on the | | | | upcoming trip. Familiarize yourself with how to |
| move. A self defense product is a convenient way to | | | | operate your new product in a safe way. Get to |
| enhance your personal safety so you can enjoy your | | | | know the weapon's safety features and educate |
| trip. | | | | your family or fellow travelers about these |
| Choosing the right self defense products | | | | precautions. |
| Portability and ability to conceal are the characteristics | | | | You may also want to look into the local laws |
| the typical consumer in transit values most in a self | | | | regarding self defense products in the area where |
| defense product. Two basic items meeting that | | | | you will be traveling. And remember to stow your |
| description are stun guns and pepper spray. Stun | | | | weapon in your checked bag at the airport! You can't |
| guns are great options for travelers because they | | | | carry a self defense weapon onto a plane. If you |
| are available in compact models that can come | | | | keep these safety tips handy, you can arrive at your |
| disguised as a cell phone or a makeup compact. A | | | | destination with a little more personal security and |
| stun gun is applied directly to an assailant to release | | | | peace of mind. |
| an electric charge that temporarily incapacitates him. | | | | |