Every day we read in the newspapers about attacks, robberies, and rapes. These attacks, robberies, and rapes can seriously damage the victim’s life. We never know what’s is going to happen when we step out from our house, or walking down to the parking lot. Both men and women will feel safer if we have some form of self defense weapons with us such as a pepper spray, a personal alarm, a stun gun, or an expandable baton that we carry with us.
There are many types of self defense weapons available in the market. As we look at some of these weapons, we may be able to choose something that is appropriate, easy to carry around and also easy to use during times of emergency.
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Stun Guns
Stun guns are non-lethal weapons. Most stun guns are legal and highly effective. They may have a flashlight and not easily noticeable. Choose a stun gun that can be easily hidden among your car keys or in your purse. Stun guns has to have direct contact with the attacker to work by attacking the nervous system, delivering high voltage electricity to the attacker’s body. A stun gun is a perfect choice for college students or single women.
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Pepper sprays
Pepper sprays are convenient and easily kept hidden until needed and they are very effective. Pepper spray causes intense discomfort and immobility to the attacker’s eyes. The effects could last for about an hour to give you plenty of time to make your escape to a safer place. Pepper sprays are inexpensive and there are many options available in the market. These are convenient to take along on your walks, jogs, going about running your errands, or commuting to and from college or work.
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Tasers
Tasers are powerful and can immobilize an attacker to give enough time to escape from the situation and find help. A taser is easy to use and is able to help you repel an attacker at a safe distance of between 7 to 10 feet away. Tasers are non-lethal weapons and in times of emergency, just simply pull the trigger to release two high voltage electrodes to temporary paralyze the muscle function of a predator.
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Spy cams
Spy cams are hidden cameras used to monitor your care giver of your child or your aged parent while you are away from home. It can also be used to keep tabs on your workers while you are not in your office or work place. You will be able to see who has been lurking around in your compound both in the day and night time.