How-to & Home Improvements

There always has been, there is, and there will always be violent predators stalking their next victim, or their “prey”. As a result, millions of people are affected by violence every year. Some are assaulted, others are raped and some are murdered.

This unfortunately reality of existence means, to some degree, you need to have an awareness about you that allows you to detect dangerous people and have a response plan in place to ward off an attacker. Not to acknowledge this reality means you function under the “it can't happen to me” syndrome and will surely be an attacker's victim at some point.

The key to surviving an attack begins with your brain being your best defense weapon. Understanding how to avoid and remove yourself from a dangerous situation by understanding basic personal security philosophy and basic self-defense techniques is paramount.

To begin, strengthen your mind and learn your options.

In addition to strengthening your mind, there are numerous tools available for self protection, keeping in mind you are only as safe and secure as your ability to react, which is learned through reading, watching videos and training.

Stun guns, by most accounts, are “non-lethal” which means they aren't supposed to kill a person. Carried in your hand, it delivers a temporary, debilitating shock to the attacker's body.