Best Defense Tool: "Hike-n-Strike Walking Cane."

By Great Wall Defense an Online  Personal Defense Store

Many wilderness hikers need additional gear not required for city walking, but it can become quite burdensome carrying a heavy pack of items. One useful item that that is unlikely to come to mind is the Hike-n-Strike Walking Cane. Not only can it help you to navigate steep paths, but it can also be used for self-defense and as a handy flashlight in low-light conditions. Hikers will find it extremely useful, but it can also be used for camping or for everyday walks around your city.

Many hikers find they need some additional support when walking up or down steep hills. Using a walking stick or cane can provide a safe means of keeping yourself balanced, and fight off the force of gravity that comes with every hike or climb. That extra 3^rd point of traction can help you to go places you’d normally not feel confident without the cane. The cane can also provide self-defense against animals who may threaten you on your path. There are many great features built into the Hike-n-Strike walking cane.

Should you need to use your walking cane as a stun gun, it will deliver 950,000 volts/4.6 milliamps to your enemy. It has spike electrodes for safety, and is incorporated into the handle in case you need to activate it.

The cane also has a built-in flashlight, so there’s no need to pack an additional one in your backpack. The flashlight has a removable cap that also covers this stun device when not in use.

It’s easy to grip your cane. The top has a texturized and rubberized grip, so even if your hands get moist, or if it’s raining out, you can still securely hold onto it. This will give you the support you need as you trek across your wilderness path.

The cane is also expandable, so it can be used by people of varying heights. When it’s at its closed length it is 29 inches, but can be extended out to 56 inches. There is also a wrist strap, so if you don’t need your cane for an easy part of the path, you can easily carry it, or clip it onto your backpack.

The cane has some other useful features. There’s also a removable reflective band on the staff. You can either leave it attached for good visibility at night, or you can wrap it around your arm. This is useful if your last part of the journey is getting past a road with vehicles. The reflective strap and the flashlight will keep yourself visible to drivers.

The stun gun/flashlight portion of the walking cane takes three lithium CR123A batteries, and weighs 18 ounces. You’ll also receive an extra end cap, should you accidentally lose the first one. There is a two-year warranty.

The Hike-n-Strike walking cane would make the perfect gift for teenagers, women, and seniors who enjoy heading into the wilderness by themselves. It can provide additional peace-of-mind for loved ones, and is effective should it be needed for self-defense.

A False Sense of Security

Article by In Style Stunzzz by Great Wall Defense

Dangers of Having a False Sense of Security

Sometimes having a self defense class or two under your belt can give you a flase sense of personal security. I say this because unless one has practiced certain moves over and over and over again, there is always the possibility of not having the kind of control needed to defend yourself against a skilled attacker. Meaning if you are not fighting skillfully in an almost automatic mode, you could over estimate yourself and do something foolish or take chances you would not normally even consider. A desperate criminal that is trying to rob you or sexually assault a female, has the confidence of knowing that they have overcome obstacles and likely gotten away with this kind of attack before. So how do you even the playing field?

In order to be successful and survive an attack or robbery attempt, you need an equalizer to even things up. One such equalizer that is inexpensive, quite effective, and easy to use is Pepper Spray. These little personal defense weapons are non-lethal, yet will take a perpetrator down in a hurry, while you, the intended victim get safely away. Pepper Spray is exactly that, spray derived from oleo resin capsicum (very hot) pepper mixed together with a propellant under pressure that forces the fine grained pepper into the face and eyes of the person who is trying to harm or even kill you. If used properly you can disable an attacker immediately causing them to drop to the ground with their eyes shut and in a great deal of pain. They will most certainly forget all about you and go to whatever mode they can in order to make the pain and labored breathing cease. The pain and other effects will soon disappear with little to no lasting harm to the person. You on the other hand will be long gone. A much better outcome than if you would not have carried and used this product on them.

The point being, you need to have a sure-fire solution that allows you to keep a safe distance from an attacker, thus limiting the opportunity for them to interact closely with, and harm you. These Pepper Defense Products really do the trick to make you personally more secure in a hurry. You want to remember, that like anything else, there are "quality" differences even in the world of pepper spray. An excellent list of choices would be companies like MACE,  PEPPER SHOT, and WILDFIRE brands based on their popularity as top sellers. Because they are the proven brands that sell in large quantities all over this country, they are obliged to maintain their superior quality to sustain future sales. That they do very well. They all boast fine grain, more effective, and faster acting HOTTER pepper ingredients. MACE in particular, has been around for many years and are the makers of many forms of defensive sprays, even getting into many other forms of personal protection products in recent times.

So for all of you who understandably have a false sense of security perhaps because you have some great Kung Fu, Karate, Wing Chun, or Ju Jitsu moves, save them for an exercising session. If you are just dying to try them out on someone in the real world; don’t waste your time or energy. Why take chances and ruin and good set of clothes grapping and interacting violently with some street vermin on the ground. Just take aim and spray away and you will likely be right on time to your next appointment or location that you were heading for before this guy came along. In Style Stunzzz by Great Wall Defense

How to Avoid Being Robbed

Article by Great Wall Defense an Online  Personal Defense Store

Robbery can be a very serious crime, more serious than you may have imagined in times past. These days, there is always the possibility that a robbery will involve a weapon. Add to that, the potential for injury, the possibility of great material loss, serious bodily injury, sexual assault, and even death. Some robberies can even involve multiple assailants in the form of gang efforts. It would be wise to think about these possibilities before you are targeted and taken by surprise---when its is too late. Rather it would be wise to ponder over the possibilities and plan ahead or even buy a personal defense weapon like a Taser or a Stun Gun in case you have no choice except to fight back. These kinds of considerations ahead of time lessen your chances of harm. It is better to have prevention in mind before being assaulted or robbed rather than dealing with the sad consequences after the fact.

Here are four tips to help you to avoid being robbed, or injured if you are, so that the potential criminal decides to find another target, or better, just gives up.

1. Never brag about having a large amount of cash, valuables, or jewelry on your person. This is applicable to when you’re in the bar, at work, school, or on a vacation. When you’re travelling internationally, criminals can target the tourists first, as they’re less likely to report the crime. It’s like the tourists always seem to have a large target painted on their backs. Keep money split up into different wallets and bags (even consider buying a Hidden Stash Safe), in this way, if you are robbed, you will still have some cash left to enjoy the remaining vacation.

2. Always think ahead. Keep your keys ready. Don’t be seen as fumbling around in your purse or pockets for your keys, and don’t carry more items than you can handle. Be especially vigilant at night time. Try to carry a Flashlight Stun Gun such as the Lipstick Stun Gun that will light to find your way, or it doubles as a quick response weapon in case someone is approaching from behind you. Ideally though, if you can arrange a car ride with a relative or a close friend—then do so. Do your heaviest grocery shopping only during the daylight hours. Use Google Maps to plan your route in advance, and don’t be seen carrying a map around. Give the impression that you know exactly where you are going.

3. Should you still be confronted by a robber, even if you haven’t been carrying a purse, drop your wallet, cellphone and laptop case on the ground and run. They’ll be too busy collecting the loot and getting away, and won’t be worried about you. Most robbers only want the money for their next drug purchase, but if they also have other bad intentions, it’s best to get away fast. You can always replace your credit cards and electronic devices, but it’s hard to heal up mentally from an assault.

4. Remember that if you attempt to resist a robbery that involves only material possessions, there is always the potential for being hurt. You never know when the perpetrator may be carrying a knife or a gun. Besides, if you're concerned about losing possessions, then do not wear showy displays of expensive jewelry that invite robbery. If you normally carry large amounts of money with you in your wallet, then stash the big bills in your pocket or somewhere not so obvious as your wallet. If you have been injured during a robbery, lay motionless. You don’t want them to panic and injure you further. Let them grab the loot and run.


Robbery is often an opportunistic crime, and no matter how much you try to avoid it, there’s that desperate drug user who needs $5 for their next drug hit. Do your best to avoid robbers and you’ll keep yourself safe, secure, and alive to see another day.

Preventing Sexual Assault

By Great Wall Defense an Online  Personal Defense Store

No matter how many laws there are on the books or how many time Joe Biden announces the fact that sexual assault is a crime (everyone knows that), a woman must always be extra cautious and on guard. To someone that is determined to commit sexual assault, the laws on the books and announcements by the Vice President make it far more enticing to those doing the crime. Prevention requires much more than self-defense classes and scare tactics to remind us how these things happen on TV and on the movie screen. A woman needs practical reminders to avoid attacks around the home, at school, or even at work on the job. These sexual predators are active opportunists who if given the chance will try to take advantage of whatever weakness and given the right moment in time, make a victim out of you too. Personal Safety takes effort and insight from those who have not been as well prepared as you will be. Though it may involve some extra effort on your part, it is worthwhile, even critical to consider and examine your personal safety level based on these tips. Here are a few.

Here are some tips to help you to stay safer around the places you occupy, and what to do if things go wrong.

1. When a female's name is listed (by itself) in a public place such as on your mailbox compartment or a master listing in front of an apartment or condo community. This announces to the world that a single woman lives there, and most likely alone. If your name must be displayed in public, such as on community mailboxes, intercom listings, or telephone listings, opt to use your initials instead. You may even wish to go so far as to have mail and bills delivered with only your first initial and your last name. You might even opt for a post office box.

2. Get your things together and organized before you leave a building, so you’re not perceived by the criminal element as struggling with your purse, packages, or grocery bags. Have your keys out and ready before you reach your car when you’re in a lonely or dark parking garage. For example, if you’re doing laundry away from home and you are going to be alone, do what you have to do to get things going, then leave. If you must attend to your things, purchase a high decibel personal alarm or a good quality pepper spray in case you are confronted. But if you decide to leave the premises to avoid this scenario, take the opportunity to find a safe haven (Starbuck's, library, a grocery store, etc.) nearby while the clothes are being washed or dried. Then after some time has passed, simply return to move things along or if you are done, just pick up and go home. It is far better to risk your clothes being stolen than risking your life. Don’t linger anywhere for long periods of time in situations that of necessity cause you to be there all alone. Don't be a sitting duck.

3. Never let anyone know that you are all alone, even if you’re on the telephone, at the door, nor alluding to it to anyone while on the town day or night.store at night. Feel free to call out to an imaginary “Fred and or John” telling them that you’re on your way, or do the same during a fake phone call. Perhaps adding a determined statement telling them them how you see them waiting for you outside. If you’re walking down the street, wave at the windows of your imaginary friends. When you're home alone, never open your door to anyone unless it’s someone you know really well, or if it's a scheduled service call that you have been expecting. Even then, use good judgment and discernment if anything seems odd to you. Better safe than sorry they say.

4. Don’t let people know that you had to take public transit to get to a class, an event, or other outing. If you do, you are setting yourself up for someone to notice a pattern of behavior. Once they know that they can lay in wait for you in possibly some places where you are vulnerable. It is never wise to accept a ride home from someone you have just met. Just say no thanks, and then proceed to tell them that someone is waiting for you. Remember that many women that let their guard down in times past, never reached home at all because of a bad decision on their part.

5. If you decide to physically resist an assault, it will be your one goal to physically incapacitate your attacker long enough for you to run off and seek help. This is not the time to seek revenge or take photos.  Keep in mind that you can and will be injured while you do this, and you’ll have to cause injury to the person attacking you, but it’s better than the other option.

6. If you have been the victim of a sexual assault, contact the police immediately. It can be tempting to discard clothing, bathe, or toss out evidence but don’t, because leaving yourself with evidence in tote can lead to arrest and prosecution of the suspect. Don’t even consider dealing with this yourself—the authorities can help you with counseling services, and you may need to be looked at and treated for possible diseases. Remember that it’s not your fault.

It’s very important for you to take these reminders seriously and not rely solely on common sense to provide all the help. Learn from others and get yourself some kind of non-lethal defense weapon to help you get away should someone grab or try to trap you.  Remember that criminals attack during the best opportunity which is when you are caught off guard or in a compromising situation. Don’t give them that opportunity, and you’ll keep yourself safe. Personal defense is a personal matter so do it for you.

Safety at the ATM Machine

By Great Wall Defense an Online  Personal Defense Store

Despite security cameras that are focused on bank machines (ATMs) and the crowds of people that walk past them on the street, people still get robbed while transacting business at the bank machine. Since these crimes often involve guns and other kinds of violence, you may find yourself being forced at gunpoint to not only remove your daily limit from your account, they may take your car, your cash on hand, and any other valuables you may possess. Because they do not want to go to jail, they may want even more from you, even your life. So needless to say, it’s becoming increasingly more important to use extra diligence as to using caution around bank ATM machines. It’s not just your money that is at risk, but it could mean your life, and the life your children that could be at risk.

Here are a few starter tips that will prove helpful to your personal safety level when you are using the ATM machine.

1. Be on the watch and know your surroundings. When you intend to use the machine, before you get out to use the ATM, watch people who are in the area or are hanging around the perimeter of the bank. When you decide to use it and things look safe, be mindful of any persons coming up behind and around you. If there are safety mirrors installed, glance in them from time to time to see who is approaching or that is now waiting behind you. If you’re really worried, you can cancel your transaction and announce loudly, “that you’re overdrawn”, then walk away.

2. Avoid using the bank machine at night, because robbers will be seeking people who are alone; especially when visibility is compromised. It can be tempting to grab some extra cash for the night club or bar, but use your debit card or your credit card at these venues instead of going for cash. While in the bar, do not accept anyone’s offer to HELP and PROTECT you by walking you to the ATM machine for more cash. If you run out of money, perhaps that is a subtle clue that it’s time to go home, rather than to continue drinking and perhaps lose coherence or control.

3. If there are suspicious people lingering near the machine before you even attempt to approach, just keep on walking. These people may very well be watching the ATM machines for an opportune moment to rob and or assault someone. Leave the area and then report your suspicions to the police when you’re in a safe public location away from the ATM. In this way, they can send a patrol by to check out the situation; even chasing them away for loitering. It could potentially save you or even someone else from being the victim of a serious crime.

4. Keep your wallet hidden away when you are at the ATM machine. Have your bank card out and ready to go. Keep your purse wrapped around your body to avoid a purse snatching. When the machine dispenses your cash, quickly tuck it into your jacket or pants pocket. You can always put it into your wallet when you’re in a store or a safer location. At the ATM machine or in the immediate area, please do not stop and count your cash. The bank machines have a high margin of accuracy. Remember that you can always count your cash later, and then notify the bank if there is a discrepancy at the next available opportunity.

5. Think ahead of the game and go online to see if there is a bank machine inside a bank near your workplace where you can conveniently and safely visit the machine during daylight hours. It will always be safer to visit a bank machine when the bank is open and busy conducting business.

Almost everyone is nervous when they use an outdoor banking machine, yet often it is the only time when one can do so. A person’s schedule can be busy. At some banks, you’re allowed to go inside to use the bank machine, while the rest of the bank is closed off, but be sure to exercise caution under these circumstances too. 

Street Safety by Using Common Sense

By Great Wall Defense an Online  Personal Defense Store 

Using the streets is often the only way to get around the city, or to get from transit to your workplace, home, or event. While city planning currently tries to design the streets with safety in mind, there are always those criminals who try to take advantage of the woman walking alone. Yet you can’t lock yourself in your closet at home and never come out, as that’s not living at all. There are many ways that you can increase your safety when away from home.

Here are some common sense tips to help you to keep safe while you’re walking between places in your city.

1. Stay in well-lit and busy areas of town. Be knowledgeable about which are the bad (high crime) parts of town. These trouble spots are often in regions where office workers must go past in order to get home at night. These are areas with few houses, apartments, open businesses, with the exception of seedy nightclubs or bars where you can almost always find trouble.

2. It’s best to try not to carry a purse at all, but if you do, don’t wrap the purse straps around your wrist. Some police authorities recommend that you don’t wrap your purse around your body either, as that can also cause injury in the event of a purse snatching. Keep your purse close to your body, but place your valuables such as a wallet, car keys, house keys, cell phone in your pockets or other specialized hideaway product. That way if you are robbed or if your purse is snatched, you won’t lose anything of real value. You could even put a personal pepper spray or a powerful stun gun some where on your person just in case things got rough.

3. Always bring only what you need for that day. You do not need to bring every single credit card you own, or large sums of  money that can get you hurt or worse. Resist the urge to pack everything you own in your purse especially not the kitchen sink. Only bring the items that you actually need for work and those extra hours that you are out on the town.

4. Avoid using shortcuts. You may think that you save valuable time or that your risk is lessened when you take a “secret” shorter route home, but you could be exposing yourself to additional dangers. If someone has been watching you for a while, they may be aware of your pattern of habitual routes to get home and may wait there to attack. Dark alleys, open fields, narrow paths, and vacant lots should be avoided. These too are choice areas for criminal types and homeless wanderers to hide and wait for you, the victim to pass by and then strike. In these unpredictable situations and locations, by the time you see the assailant it’s too late.

5. Be aware of other pedestrians and always look around at your surroundings. If you believe you are being followed, you’ll have to try some clever evasive maneuvers. You can quickly cross the street, or even turn back in the direction you came from. This will gauge their reaction to the change you make. If they make the same change in direction then you will be able to decide more accurately whether they were following you or not. If they are following you, find a well-lit place where there are people, such as a corner shop, restaurant, or other business. Avoid heading directly home as you don’t want to let a potential attacker learn where you live. If you have a cell phone with you, call the police if you feel that you are in imminent danger. You can also wave frantically at people’s windows if you are not carrying a personal alarm or alert whistle. You can even act like you are making a call on a cell phone and announce loudly, “I can see your car in the distance. I’ll be there in five minutes.”  This works well when your cell phone is not picking up a signal or your battery is dead.

Often attacks happen when we let our guard down. So don’t let that happen to you. Somehow, the criminals always seem to know when you are at a disadvantage or when you are afraid and not prepared. Never let on  to someone following you that that you are tired, weary or afraid. Walk at a confident pace with a definite purpose in your stride. With a bit of extra care, plan ahead, think on your feet and you’ll most likely see yourself  arriving safely at home. 

Best Self-Defense Tool: "Benefits of the Multi-Purpose Hike-n-Strike Walking Cane.”

By Great Wall Defense an Online  Personal Defense Store

Many wilderness hikers need additional gear not required for city walking, but it can become quite burdensome carrying a heavy pack of items. One useful item that that is unlikely to come to mind is the Hike-n-Strike Walking Cane. Not only can it help you to navigate steep paths, but it can also be used for self-defense and as a handy flashlight in low-light conditions. Hikers will find it extremely useful, but it can also be used for camping or for everyday walks around your city.

Many hikers find they need some additional support when walking up or down steep hills. Using a walking stick or cane can provide a safe means of keeping yourself balanced, and fight off the force of gravity that comes with every hike or climb. That extra 3^rd point of traction can help you to go places you’d normally not feel confident without the cane. The cane can also provide self-defense against animals who may threaten you on your path. There are many great features built into the Hike-n-Strike walking cane.

Should you need to use your walking cane as a stun gun, it will deliver 950,000 volts/4.6 milliamps to your enemy. It has spike electrodes for safety, and is incorporated into the handle in case you need to activate it.

The cane also has a built-in flashlight, so there’s no need to pack an additional one in your backpack. The flashlight has a removable cap that also covers this stun device when not in use.

It’s easy to grip your cane. The top has a texturized and rubberized grip, so even if your hands get moist, or if it’s raining out, you can still securely hold onto it. This will give you the support you need as you trek across your wilderness path.

The cane is also expandable, so it can be used by people of varying heights. When it’s at its closed length it is 29 inches, but can be extended out to 56 inches. There is also a wrist strap, so if you don’t need your cane for an easy part of the path, you can easily carry it, or clip it onto your backpack.

The cane has some other useful features. There’s also a removable reflective band on the staff. You can either leave it attached for good visibility at night, or you can wrap it around your arm. This is useful if your last part of the journey is getting past a road with vehicles. The reflective strap and the flashlight will keep yourself visible to drivers.

The stun gun/flashlight portion of the walking cane takes three lithium CR123A batteries, and weighs 18 ounces. You’ll also receive an extra end cap, should you accidentally lose the first one. There is a two-year warranty.

The Hike-n-Strike walking cane would make the perfect gift for teenagers, women, and seniors who enjoy heading into the wilderness by themselves. It can provide additional peace-of-mind for loved ones, and is effective should it be needed for self-defense.

Lipstick Stun Gun Review

You have got to check out the 3,000,000 Volt Lipstick Stun Gun. Looks like a tube of lipstick but you don't apply it to kiss someone, you apply it to BITE an assailant till he is on his knees. Very easy to use and simple to operate. Women can carry it in a small purse for easy quick access. Just pull off the top and there you will find two simple buttons. Green for the powerful LED light and RED for lighting someone up with voltage. Men can carry one very discreetly in their pocket for easy deployment. If a woman uses the light to open a door in a dark place, she is ready for someone if they sneak up from behind. Just swing around, press the RED button right next to the green... and zappppp they are down for the count so you can slip away to safety. Very attractive design and sturdy decorated aluminum case. Grab one for each member of the family because you are better safe than sorry. NOT A TOY so Must be18 years of age and over to purchase and use it. Happy stunning! 

Self-Defense with Taser Pulse

The more the population increases, the greater the threats on the street. Many women like to be prepared for the very real threat of a sexual assault or unprovoked attack. One of the best methods of defense is with the Taser Pulse with Laser Weapon. It works as a stun gun, and can effectively stop an attacker so you can get away.

This weapon is similar to what law enforcement officers carry around the world, and can pack the same stun that their weapons have. You need something that’s high-tech, yet seriously effective. Because most assaults are sneak attacks, you never know for sure if your attacker will be a small, medium, or a large "bad" person. It’s designed to be ultra compact so that you can tuck it undetected into your purse, pocket, or holster.

One benefit of this weapon is that the attacker doesn’t need to be within an arm's length reach for you to use it. The Taser Pulse can reach an attacker from up to 15 feet away. Once you’ve “shot” them, you’ll then have thirty seconds to run away. Not only does this give you time to have a safe escape, but you can also have time to call security or police.

This Taser Pulse is designed to resemble a pistol in form and comes with a tactile trigger, meaning you can actually feel the trigger reset after firing. So it performs and feels just like a real gun, but the difference is a reduced chance of facing criminal prosecution unlike a conventional bullet firing weapon. A Taser Pulse is a much safer way for you to stay on the right side of the law and a better outcome for an assailant. You can also discreetly carry it because it is designed in such a way that no one will be able to see or even suspect that you’re carrying it.

There are many great features on the Taser. It has shaved safeties and an angled iron sight. This provides for better concealment, and also allows for a smooth withdrawal or re-holstering, without worrying about catching it on anything.

Another great feature is that the laser-assisted targeting can help you to reach your target. The laser light is color-contrasting to help you with your aim. The Taser also has a bright and powerful LED light, so if you’re trying to determine whether it’s friend or foe at nighttime, the flashlight will help you to do so.

The Taser Pulse runs on a replaceable battery. Each battery will last for about fifty, thirty-second firings, making a great choice should you be faced with multiple attackers. There is also an illuminated battery status indicator light so you know how much charge you have left.

One great benefit of purchasing this product is that there is a Safe Escape Product Replacement Program. If at any time you actually must use it for self-defense, and you get frightened and drop it at the scene, Taser will replace the device free of charge. This has the additional benefit of ensuring your safety, as you won’t be freaking out that you’re losing an expensive investment.

If you often find yourself in desolate or dark areas of the city, buy the Taser Pulse for your personal safety, as the investment in your life is worth it.

Why Use Pepper Spray?

Many people would like to carry a self-defense product with them wherever they go, but often in many areas in this country, guns, knives, swords and many other self-defense weapons of a certain size and type are simply not a good choice by law. You could easily end up in jail, or be mistakenly fired upon by law enforcement in many jurisdictions. If you don't believe it, just try flashing one of these items around. These kinds of  defensive weapons are not legal to carry in public places because of their deadly potential. Yet the fact remains that teens, men, women, disabled ones and seniors will continue to need some form of effective self-defense these days. One of the best solutions is simply to carry the well known Pepper Shot Pepper Spray, a non-lethal highly effective self-defense product.

Pepper spray is very easy to find online and for the most part, something that nearly everyone can afford. It usually comes in a small canister that is contained within a small plastic casing or leather-like holster and can comfortably fit into any pocket, belt, jacket, purse, or backpack.

You can hide it in your makeup bag or pencil bag if you don’t want anyone to know that you’re carrying it. It’s also small enough to tuck into a small evening bag for when you go to the bar or nightclub. Keep it with you at all times, because attackers may not necessarily try to do so only in secluded places when you’re alone.

The pepper spray holder comes in an assortment of colors and sizes. You can choose from black, red, pink, or blue in either a leather holster or injection molded jacket. No one will ever know it’s pepper spray—they’ll simply think you’re carrying a cell phone or a flashlight. The leatherette model holster has a silver snap closure on the front, which provides additional protection from you accidentally spraying yourself.

The personal models of  pepper spray can be kept easily within reach, when you need to walk to your car or the transit late at night, or through any questionable part of town. The pepper spray holster has a handy key ring on it so you can attach it to your keys, your belt, or your pants buckle strap. The holster or holder is made from leatherette materials, and can be easily wiped clean with a cloth.

The Pepper Shot brand of  Pepper Spray is made from natural capsaicin pepper. It has a 10% dilution that is rated at 2 million Scoville heat units. It’s made with a finer grain than any of the other coarser grain pepper sprays, providing a better wallop and a better chance of escaping from your attacker.

Pepper spray works by you aiming the canister in the direction of your attacker’s face and eyes, and pressing the button. It will deliver a fine spray to their face. The pepper spray will swell up their mucous membranes, causing breathing difficulties, as well as a swelling up of the eyes, making them quickly close shut. This gives you the opportunity to escape.

The negative effects of pepper spray is that it can last up to forty-five minutes and may require some intervention to rid oneself of these painful effects. The primary benefit is that pepper defense is non-lethal and causes no lasting damage to the attacker, minimizing your legal liability should anything ever come up and you go to court.

There is also a locking actuator on the pepper spray so that you won’t accidentally spray it while it’s being transported in your purse or pocket.

For your personal safety, pepper spray can be one of the easiest yet most effective self-defense weapons for the price. It doesn’t take any time-consuming training or lengthy specialized instructions to read. There are a few cautions to be mindful of such as avoiding spraying it into the wind so that it doesn’t blow backward and disable you by accident. If you can spray a bottle of hair spray or perfume, you can spray your pepper spray for legal self-defense.

You're On Your Own On Interstate Five

Where is Law Enforcement presence on the Southern California freeways these days? I know that times are tough, but the personal safety of citizens who dutifully pay their taxes "for that safety" have a right to expect reasonable enforcement of the laws that are on the books. We also should be able to expect the presence of officers that we pay our tax dollars for to patrol on a regular basis to help keep our highways safe. Yes, I am being idealistic. We have seen the news many times of late and we have all personally seen freeway safety being grossly abused by visitors to our country and by citizens as well. To be honest, I feel and probably most of the citizenry here feel helpless because nothing is being done to prevent this preventable lawlessness.

This should come as no surprise since government at all levels (State and Federal) seem to be asleep at the wheel (no pun intended) in the last 10 years. What do we have to do short of going up and down the coast of California picketing the CHP offices? To get something done about this deficit will become more difficult as the population increases, and increase is guaranteed. Where do we go for help these days to get protection from the highway mayhem so common these days?

 My suggestion is to be proactive and get yourself  a Dash Camera that records video and sound that develop in front of you and behind you at the same time. If for nothing else, you can cover your butt if someone is driving drunk, extreme speeding, stunt driving, or if there is a rear end collision in the case of tailgating. You can protect yourself and others by corroborating that the driver was reckless, following to close, or was just trying to intentionally push you out of his way. In either case, it could be the difference that it takes to win in a court case or an insurance investigation. The camera does not lie. I have one of these dash cams myself and it is easy to install and easier to operate. The resolution is very clear and in color. The camera operates in kind of a digital loop at either 2 or 5-minute intervals. After the memory is full it automatically erases previously recorded information. To play the recordings back just plug it into your computer and it will slowly download as a video file that you probably have provision for on your system without doing anything else.

But as far as dash cams go, wherever you are going these days you need a record of events such as road rage, tailgating, and just plain negligent driving. No doubt you have seen the 20 somethings on our highways playing their childish "Fast and Furious" games as though no one else was there, If not for yourself maybe you can help someone else prove their case if they go to court or if there is an insurance issue.The odds of anyone seeing an incident or accident and remembering what happened in sufficient detail are slim to none.

When driving the highways and by-ways in California you are pretty much on your own and no one is going to come to your rescue when the unexpected happens until it is too late. Then law enforcement has to show up to clean up the mess and maybe transport you to a hospital or worse. If you have a dash cam you are one step ahead of the game when it comes to the turn of events. They are inexpensive and easy to operate so what are you waiting for? Get one from Great Wall Defense today! greatwalldefense.com

Video Recording and Privacy

I was wondering if anyone feels that their right to privacy is being invaded with the current trend towards surveillance cameras and hidden cameras being used so freely these days. Do we have an expectation of privacy anymore, and if so where does one draw the line? We often hear of certain individuals suing other individuals for unauthorized video recordings; especially in hotel rooms. I mean video recording a hotel room is a "no-brainer" for an invasion of privacy! When does it become ok to video record people going about their everyday routine when they are not misbehaving. It definitely smacks of a loss of freedom, but many say it is necessary to avoid a greater evil, or that they want to make sure that if something bad does go down, there is ample evidence. For example having a camera in 7-Eleven seems like a great idea since they are notoriously fertile ground for robbery; sometimes ending in the death of a cashier or attendant. It seems that lately the line is being blurred as to when it is appropriate and when it is not to play Candid Camera under certain circumstances.When do you think video and audio recording would be appropriate? Where would you draw the line? Will they start to record us in the restrooms at the urinals or inside the toilet stalls soon? They probably already do; saying that they are trying to prevent drug deals in restrooms or something to that effect!

On the other hand, I would certainly use a Hidden Camera or Surveillance Cameras if there was a justifiable reason such as preventing theft, burglary, drug deals, etc. If I could avoid becoming a victim of a crime, or if I needed to monitor a nanny (nanny cams) or babysitter who I suspected was abusing a child of mine; then you had better believe I would use one. The good outcome outweighs a temporary loss of undeserved privacy when it comes to someone with ill intentions who are bent on acts of malice. This kind of person, in my opinion, has given up their right to privacy because they are not deserving because they are a citizen that obviously cannot be trusted. Law abiding citizens don't have to be watched as a rule, but a criminal mind must be watched as though he/she were behind bars with guards on the watch. People in Jail have very little privacy likely because if allowed Privacy to them is potentially a chance to work bad deeds.

Tips for Running and Jogging at Night

Running, walking or jogging at night to exercise, sometimes requires placing yourself out there all alone with just your fragile little flesh and bones right alongside potentially dangerous rolling metal boxes. To add to this dangerous situation, the rolling metal boxes (motor vehicles) are likely under the control of unpredictable drivers prone to voluntary (cell phones/texting) or involuntary distraction, unsafe speeds, and just plain absent-mindedness. Unfortunately, this situation is a growing reality that can mean serious consequences for everyone “not” in a metal box with rubber tires; namely those who are now running, walking, jogging and bicycling. 

This situation is compounded by those who choose to go out in the evening and into the night. The threat of physical harm or even death (by vehicle) can be a real cause for concern to many well meaning, yet vulnerable people when the sun goes down. Because of this growing trend, certain cautionary measures need to be considered (or at least mentioned) if you decide to run, walk, or ride a bike after hours.

Common sense should tell you that if one is going to go out at night for any of the above reasons, then your clothes, your movements (including any sudden changes in direction), or shoes need to symbolically “scream out” (to drivers), “Hey look over here; here I am!” For example, if you suddenly want to change your course or direction in relation to where you are (running) at any given time, then try to telegraph your intentions to drivers well in advance of executing the change. Think of it in the same context as that of a driver using a turn signal indicator to let other drivers know their intention to turn well before actually making the turn, in order to avoid any confusion as to your next move.

Applying this same principle to runners, means they should avoid surprises and irrational movements such as dodging in and out between parked cars. These are the kinds of abrupt actions tend to confuse drivers who have little time to react when they are given no warning. So if you do need to change your direction or pattern of running, make sure the driver notices you by your cautiously taking the time to first get their attention and then making sure they know your intention well in advance.

 Since running and other activities performed at night present these increased visual challenges (to runners and drivers), certain wardrobe changes may also be in order as well. Here are some suggestions that just make good sense. For starters, always wear bright, white, or luminous clothing capable of reflecting light back at drivers so they will see you easily and clearly. You need to be obvious to them even if it means wearing one of those bright orange or yellow glow-in-the dark vests that city street workers wear. On several different occasions, I have seen runners with the “glow” built right into their sneakers and running attire making it really easy to see them at night. They are the smart ones.

In addition to making sure that WE are visible and predictable to drivers at night, we should also make sure that drivers and “their” vehicles are visible to “us” as well. Because of our inherent visual limitations at night, we need to rely heavily on our other senses to adequately know what is going on around us in our figurative “blind-spot.” Think about some of the scary surprises you have experienced in the past that happened because of a blind spot in the rear side sections of your car. Runners, pedestrians, and bicyclists too can create a “blind-spot” when they are overly eager, too focused, and enthusiastically “high” as they move on down the road. Due to the limitations of this so-called “blind-spot,” it is very easy to temporarily lose our awareness of immediate surroundings unless we actively remind ourselves to monitor them continually. Since we do not have eyes in the back of our heads to see the whole picture continuously, we can compensate for this by keeping our ears opened. This means removing I-PODS, cell phones, headsets, or any other impediment to our “hearing” that blind zone behind us. With this extra set of “eyes” on the sides our head (called ears), we can increase awareness of our surroundings without eyes in the back of our head. Our sense of hearing can actually give us an audible “rough estimate” of things going on behind us when our vision is temporarily occupied in front of us. You should be aware by now, that by having headphones covering your ears when running, you lose this advantage and put yourself at increased risk of harm by passing vehicles. So by all means make the effort to reach your goals, but be mindful of the primary objective to come home healthier, happier, and most of all alive. Be predictable, obvious, and aware of your surroundings (especially at night), and you will be safe and secure to do it all again, the next time.

Carry and Use Pepper Spray

As a side point, it would be wise to carry some kind of personal defense product such as a pepper spray, stun gun, or a stun gun flashlight combo to defend yourself against stray dogs, and criminals that may be intent on assaulting, robbing and creating mayhem for people that are outside at night and all alone. Women become the prime target for sexual assault and kidnapping, so ladies be prepared to fight back since you only get one chance to fight before you are under their control. Pepper Spray them in their eyes or stun them in their torso and they will drop you like a hot potato. It is far better to have a self-defense weapon and not need one, than to need one and not have one.

A Safer Pool This Year

A swimming pool can be the source of a lot of fun and exercise during the year without ever leaving your home. California is known for its overall warm weather and many outsiders picture a typical home in the sunny state as coming standard with a luxurious swimming pool. To many, having a pool in your yard is a status symbol of sorts that suggests that you have achieved the American Dream. Unfortunately, for over 900 families a year, it has become an "American Nightmare" that evokes images of a child that has needlessly drown in their own or a someone else's swimming pool. In fact, pool drownings are the number one cause of child death among children who are between the ages of 1 and 4 in California. These drownings may have been the result of a moment of distraction, a lack of adequate supervision, or even outright negligence, but in any case, they might have been avoided had someone been alerted before it was too late.

There really is no substitute for an adult or responsible swimmer being present to supervise children while they are having fun in the pool for children to be safe. But too many times that is not possible and children have a tendency to seek out pool fun on their own when you may be unaware. Children are naturally curious and the fun times associated water play make a swimming pool too great a temptation to resist for them.

Kids sometimes have a tendency to unexpectedly drift away and head directly towards certain potentially dangerous areas around the home or like the cement pond out back, Obviously, it follows that if we have a pool, then we need to be responsible and take precautions warn us or other measures to prevent them from being there unattended. Some put up fences around the pool with a locked gate and an alarm in case it is accidentally left unlocked. Some states actually require this by law. But as experience tells us, even with the best efforts to safety-proof your pool someone will slip through the cracks and end up in your pool uninvited. Experience also tells us that most disasters usually strike quickly when we are totally off-guard. It happens, and we all need help sometimes to increase the odds that a better outcome will result in the end.

 This is where the Safe Family Life POOL ALARM SYSTEM comes into play. The POOL ALARM SYSTEM is the icing on the cake when it comes to pool safety. When all else fails, the Pool Alarm provides that extra safeguard that can mean the difference between life and death for a curious child or even a pet. The Pool Alert Dual Alarm feature will alert those on the outside and on the inside of your home that someone or something is now in the water and moving around in your pool. The disturbance causes water movement to trigger a sensor within the unit that then actuates the audible alarm. The self-contained poolside unit has one ear-piercing integrated (in-pool) alarm that should get anyone in the immediate area to respond and turn their attention to area around the pool. Once the alarm is triggered only you can shut it off with the magnetic based key (provided) that will put the unit to "sleep" for the time that you desire.

If  by chance you are in the house at the time, there is a portable remote (in house) base station (200 ft. range) that acts as a back-up second alarm to alert you as well. This back-up feature will give you that second layer of safety to hopefully draw your attention from inside the home to the potential problem in the pool area. Meaning that you need to get there right now.

The SAFE FAMILY LIFE POOL ALARM is self-contained, light-weight, water-resistant (not to be totally immersed), very sensitive, highly audible, and  easy to operate the unit. It is battery operated (has audible low battery warning) and uses (2) 9-volt batteries (not included) that power the pool deck unit. The remote unit comes with a 12-volt power source to be used in the from inside the home. It comes with an easy to install poolside stud mount that will hold the unit to the deck to prevent it from slipping into the water. But the mount and the handle on top of the unit allows the Pool Alert to be effortlessly lifted up and removed from the water if necessary. This is an important feature during those times when the pool is busy with adult and responsible swimmers and not needed.

Overall the Pool Alarm System (not to be confused with Pool Guard) is an affordable and convenient way to protect yourself and children from the possible dangers that are associated with swimming pools. There are many on the market that cost a lot more but do a lot less than the Pool Alert does.