Today will be another post about my self defense learning journey.  I am actually heading out to a very exciting conference this morning, Women of Faith, here in Las Vegas.  Since I will be attending a public event, I got to thinking about my safety and the safety of those who will be attending with me.  This conference will be nearly all women, so I think most of us will be pretty safe, but how many times do we tend to take our safety for granted?  Of course, I'm sure no one... [More]

Continuing on my learning about self defense journey, I have come to the conclusion that self defense and personal protection are not only useful in attacks against strangers, but it can help women in other situations as well.  One area I never even considered is domestic violence against women.  Statistics show that at least one in three women will be physically assaulted by her partner during her adult life.  The numbers may be even higher since so many women neglect to report s... [More]

In part 3 of our series on women, tasers, and stun guns, I thought it would be interesting to discuss the different options in how to carry such weapons.  Most women obviously carry purses, but what other options are there for women who want to carry some form of protection with them when they go out?  The first thing we need to discuss is that in order for any type of personal security weapon to be used effectively, it must be easily accessible when needed.  A stun gun or a taser... [More]

Yesterday we discussed some tips for choosing a taser, today we will continue with part two of this series of self defense advice for women and cover some basics for purchasing a stun gun. Now, at this point, you should already know the differences between and taser and a stun gun, if not, check out yesterday's post here. [More]

Choosing a taser is an intimidating process, especially for a woman.  I think men have this innate thing about them that helps them choose items like weapons and sports equipment with ease.  But what about us women?  How do we choose things like tasers or stun guns for ourselves when we may have no clue about these things, and we may or may not have a knowledgeable man in our lives to help us?  This week I'll write several articles that will address those issues and help gi... [More]

Portable mace sprays are one measure to help keep you and your family safe. If you browse through our store, you'll find a variety of personal sized Mace and Peppergard sprays available. Choosing which type is right for you will depend on where you live, how you plan to use it, and how much you're willing to spend. Different states have different laws pertaining to what citizens can carry as it relates to self defense, so before you do make a purchase, make sure you are familiar with what specifically is allowed in your state. [More]

What are the pepper spray regulations in California? Mishandling of pepper spray comes with state penalties of up to a $1000 fine and/or up to 3 years in prison, plus a felony conviction on record. Examples of misuse include using pepper spray on someone in anger, spraying pepper spray as a joke, or possession of pepper spray by outlawed persons. Minors, persons convicted of felonies or drug addicts, assault or misuse of pepper spray [More]

Now that the weather is getting nicer, the kids are more interested in playing outside.  With that in mind, parents should already be thinking about their children's safety when they play outdoors. [More]

Having dogs as personal security is popular among many people.  Most individuals believe that having a dog at home will increase their household safety and deter criminals.  In most cases, this does appear to be true,, but have you ever wondered what kind of dog exactly makes for the best in personal safety? [More]

What to do if Pepper Sprayed Yourself If pepper spray gets on you, wash the affected area with cold water. Also wash your hands a few times and wash your clothes separately from other items.  How to be ready to protect yourself with Pepper Spray from vicious animals Some animals such as skunks, squirrels, and rabbits can be very vicious when infected with rabies. Wildlife may appear domestic to humans and night-time animals may appear in daylight. After the bite, the virus moves up... [More]