| Watching the news lately has really reinforced what I | | | | purchasing or carrying electronic control devices." |
| have been saying with a sense of urgency; the need | | | | Courtesy of Taser International.) |
| for personal security self defense products and self | | | | - They work from up to 15 feet away. Giving you a |
| defense training. You can't be sure that some of the | | | | comfortable space between you and the attacker. |
| recent deaths could have been avoided; however it's | | | | - They can penetrate up to 2 inches of clothing. This |
| possible they could have been avoided by carrying | | | | makes it great for even cold climate areas. |
| personal security self defense products and having | | | | - A hit on any part of the body can be effective; |
| self defense training. Being prepared can ward off a | | | | which allows the stressed filled person to hit their |
| lot of tragic, terrible circumstances, and possible save | | | | target. Practice, practice, practice is still the best |
| your life. It gives you the element of surprise your | | | | policy. |
| attacker isn't ready for. They approach you thinking | | | | - They are one of the most reliable forms of self |
| they have the upper hand until a shot of pepper | | | | defense equipment. |
| spray hits them right in the face or a Taser renders | | | | - Anti-Felon identification makes the product great for |
| their bodies useless or a palm heel strike to the face | | | | keeping people from using them irresponsibly. |
| takes them back giving you the opportunity to flee. | | | | Here are some reasons why I believe Pepper Spray |
| Every time I hear or read about such atrocities it | | | | is a wonderful personal security device. |
| makes my skin crawl. | | | | - The effects; Pepper Spray causes the eyes to seal |
| The unfortunate part is that even though we have | | | | with tears, nose to run, excessive coughing, |
| some of the finest trained police officers in the world | | | | shortness of breath, and extreme burning sensations. |
| they aren't always there in our time of need. I can't | | | | Taking the fight right out of a person. |
| stress enough how important it is to carry personal | | | | - Pepper Spray doesn't just wipe off. In fact rubbing |
| security self defense equipment and have self | | | | can intensify the burn. |
| defense training. I would strongly recommend | | | | - Concealment; Pepper Sprays are available in many |
| practicing with your personal security self defense | | | | forms. From the key chain spray to pens, lip stick |
| products so you are ready and able to handle your | | | | and even pagers. There is a Pepper Spray for every |
| equipment. You need to take action now, so you | | | | situation you may need it for. Home use, traveling, |
| don't wish you had purchased that for you, your | | | | jogging, walking, work etc. |
| spouse, or your children after the fact. By being | | | | - Light weight easy to carry. |
| prepared with the proper equipment and training can | | | | - Affordable. Pepper Spray definitely gives you the |
| you put the odds on you or your loved one's side | | | | best results for the price. |
| In my opinion a Taser is the best product for | | | | - Range; some spray's are good up to 25 feet. |
| personal security and self defense today; owning a | | | | - Easy to use. There isn't a lot of training required. |
| Taser comes with responsibility and training. Pepper | | | | Again practice, practice, practice. |
| spray is the next best thing. Both can accomplish | | | | Each product has its own relevance to each situation |
| what you need; a chance to get away from your | | | | you encounter. In my opinion both Pepper Spray and |
| attacker. | | | | Tasers are great for helping you keep your distance |
| Here are some reasons I believe Tasers are | | | | and enable you to flee. Now all that being said there |
| awesome personal security devices. | | | | is no cure for every situation and there can be draw |
| - Neuromuscular Incapacitation: They actually disrupt | | | | backs to these products i.e. pepper spray in extreme |
| your assailant's nervous system rendering them | | | | wind can cause blow back. In light of that being |
| useless. | | | | prepared and trained with the right products just |
| - They are a non-lethal weapon that can be carried in | | | | might save your life. If you want to increase your |
| most states. ("TASER devices are not considered | | | | odds of survival even farther take a self defense |
| firearms by the US Government. They can be legally | | | | class. |
| carried (concealed or open) without permit required in | | | | Remember the best time to learn your lesson about |
| 43 states. Prohibited citizen use in DC, HI, MA, MI, NJ, | | | | personal security and self defense is before |
| NY, RI, WI, certain cities and counties. CT and IL are | | | | something happens! You, your loved ones and closest |
| legal with restrictions. Check local laws before | | | | friends' deserve to be safe. |