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]

Ok, so today is Earth Day 2010, and although there is really not an obvious connection between "going green" and safety and defense products, I thought that I would at least mention both topics in this post.  The title of this post reads, "Check out what's going on behind you..." and you can do that easily with your very own pair of spy sunglasses.  We carry two different types in our store and these glasses are perfect if you need to observe something or someone discreetly.  I th... [More]

When I saw this item in our store, I thought it was so cute!  The Teddy Bear Hidden Camera is the perfect solution for the "nanny cam."  If you have a caregiver who comes into your home to care for your children, then this item is a must.  The Teddy Bear Hidden Camera comes in both a black and white and color version.  It is powered by a 12 hour rechargeable batter pack and uses no wires or cords to operate.  It also has the option of X-Vision, which is available only on... [More]

Yesterday I wrote about hiding your valuables in cleverly designed safes.  Today, I'd like to continue on that track of hidden security items, only this time, let's talk about cameras and surveillance.  As a stay at home mom of a two year old, I've been very fortunate to never have to rely on strangers to watch my child.  But I do have friends and relatives who have either placed their children in daycare, or who have hired nannies to come into their homes to babysit their childre... [More]

When it comes to hiding your valuables, using a safe is a great idea.  The interesting thing about safes, however, is that they come in all different shapes and sizes, and they are very affordable and easy to use.  In our store, there are a variety of safes available that are cleverly designed as ordinary household items.  We have safes made to look like soda cans, toiletries, and even food items, and many of the safes in our store are now available for purchase at a reduced price... [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]

After reading this story about a mom who successfully defended herself against a man who used pepper spray in an attempted robbery, it got me thinking about what I would do in a similar situation.  I have never been attacked with pepper spray, but I can only imagine how painful it must feel.  I admittedly am not one to indulge in pain by any means so I know that I would probably be very overwhelmed with a mist of pepper spray in my face.  But what made this story really reasonate ... [More]

I recently made arrangements for my two year old son to begin taking swimming lessons.  Since so many children die from drownings every year, I want my son to learn how to swim as soon as possible.  Aside from teaching children how to swim, I believe adult supervision is the number one way to prevent child drownings, but I know we don't live in a perfect world, and things can sometimes happen when you least expect it.  If you have a pool in your yard, or if your child visits rel... [More]

Spring is here! And that means longer days, nicer weather, and for most of us, spending more time outdoors.  I know for me and my family, we plan on enjoying the spring and summer months by being outside as much as possible, and even though the seasons are changing, one thing that never changes is the concern for safety.  If you're outside walking the dog, riding your bike, or simply jogging through the neighborhood, have you considered the importance of keeping you and your family wel... [More]

Learning self defense techniques at home is now much easier thanks to a series of DVDs available in our store.  Instructional fighting DVDs are an excellent way to get familiar with distinct fighting methods that have been practiced and developed to help anyone protect him or herself in a violent situation.  Many people lead busy lives and don't have the time to necessarily take a class in self defense instruction.  Watching and practicing in the privacy of your own home is an e... [More]