Personal Safety Weapons You Can Use

Posted on July 30, 2010
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Here’s a video I did a year or so ago about some simple personal safety weapons you possess that can help you defend yourself against an attacker. My recommendation is to take a self-defense training class so you get the total training and education on the best self-defense techniques and strategies to use should you become a victim of an attacker.

This video shows some simple, common-sense ways to protect yourself again an attacker.

You should always be aware and alert to your surrounding wherever you are 24/7!

Check into taking a self-defense training class in your community so you have the tools necessary to fend off an attacker should you become a victim of a personal assault crime. Taking just one or two training classes will provide an awareness - but you may need to take more than that to become more proficient in fighting back an attacker!

The more you know the better you’ll be able to protect yourself against an attacker!

Stay Aware…Stay Alert…Stay Alive!!

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Self-Defense 4 Women–A Tragedy Turns Into Hope For Other Women

Posted on March 28, 2010
Filed Under College Women's Safety, Fighting back, Personal Safety, Safety Awareness Training, Self-Defense Training, Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Roger Kemp’s young daughter Ali, age 19, was murdered in 2002. Roger turned a horrible tragedy that will forever affect his family and turned it into a safety and self-defense awareness tribute so other women may have a better chance of surviving a brutal attack by a criminally crazed and murderous predator.

Here is a video of Roger Kemp’s story - Courtesy of CBS News.

(CBS) None of us gets through life without facing tragedy. But with it often comes an opportunity to turn something bad into something good. CBS News correspondent Cynthia Bowers reports on a Missouri man who did that - part of our "American Spirit" series.

In a crowded gym just outside Kansas City, Mo., 300 women and girls are learning to fight back. They are there because of a girl most of them never met - Ali Kemp.

"We wanted to do this self-defense class in honor of Ali," said Roger Kemp, Ali Kemp’s father and the founder of the Kemp TAKE Foundation, "because Ali fought and fought for her life."

But tragically 19-year-old Ali didn’t make it. In 2002, the only daughter of Roger and Kathy Kemp was brutally raped and strangled at her neighborhood pool. Her parents faced the unimaginable: How to go on in a world without Ali.

"Early on I realized you have two choices: You can pull the covers over your head and stay in bed, or you can get out and say you’re going to fight it," Roger Kemp said. "And I fought it."

His first mission was to find Ali’s killer. Two years passed and then Kemp had a revelation.

"I was driving by and saw a billboard near where Ali is buried and thought, ‘Why not?’" he said.

He put up what looked like an old-fashioned wanted poster. Outdoor advertising company Lamar donated some of the billboards and a national trade group pushed them nationwide.

And it worked. The billboard generated tips that led police to the predator. Law enforcement took notice and Kemp’s idea took off. Similar billboards are now up in 40 states.

But catching his daughter’s killer wasn’t enough for Kemp. He wanted to make sure other girls got the fighting chance his daughter did not.

He set up a foundation in Ali’s name and began offering free self-defense training. Since 2005, more than 38,000 women in 15 states have learned basic skills.

Each year, the Kemp TAKE Foundation teams up with baseball’s Kansas City Royals to hold a class at Kauffman Stadium.

Carolyn Regimand came to a recent training event with her two daughters Akarra and Sarra.

"I hope it never happens to me, but if it does, I’ll know what to do," Sarra said.

Giving girls that sense of empowerment is what gives Roger Kemp a sense of purpose.

Kemp says he hopes his daughter would be proud of him.

"I’m sure proud of her," he said. "Her mother and I always thought she was going to make a difference in this world."

And she is making a difference to thousands of women around the country.

Be sure to checkout Roger Kemp’s book about his daughter - "Ali Was Here" available at Amazon Books.

CLICK HERE TO AMAZON BOOKS.

Ladies, Remember Stay Aware…Stay Alert…Stay Alive!!

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Personal Safety Measures You Can Take To Avoid Being A Crime Victim

Posted on March 3, 2010
Filed Under Fighting back, Pepper Spray, Personal Safety, Personal Security, Security and Safety Tips, Self-Defense Tactics, Videos | Leave a Comment

Video Courtesy of Bakersfield PD

Each day I check the Local section of our newspaper to see what types of criminal "activities" are happening in our community. It’s nice to know what areas to avoid. What I see are home burglary/home invasion crimes being committed, robberies and assaults on the streets, business break ins, shootings, stabbings, and more - and this is just in one small city in Northern Indiana.

There are other cities located nearby - large and small - that must have the same type of crime going on. When you read about this type of criminal activity, you have to wonder if people are just unaware that crime is out there? Are they not being aware of what’s going on around them and at least being alert when potential strangers approach them in either an aggressive or confrontational manner? Or are they just plain stupid to certain rimes that are consistently happening over and over??

I’m sorry to have to be so blunt but some of these crimes make you wonder if everyone - including the criminals - are on drugs!! Are we all doing everything we can to proactively ensure our personal safety - at home or wherever we are?

What is your personal protection/safety plan? How are you going to protect and defend yourself against a criminal attacker? One suggestion would be to take a self-defense class to learn defensive techniques that can help you disable an attack/attacker enough to get away to safety. I hightly recommend doing this.

Second, you might consider carrying some type of backup personal protection like pepper spray/mace or bump up the protection a knotch - depending upon activities in your neighborhood - and carry a TASER or stun gun.

Once criminals realize people aren’t going to take these kind of attacks or assaults without a fight - maybe they will get the message. In reality - I DOUBT IT!! Unsuspecting people are just plain easy targets. Especially when the common thought of most people is "crime won’t happen to me!"

Here is a snippet of what was in the Local section of the South Bend Tribune today. I read it to my husband and he just shook his head as if to say "the world has gone crazy!!" What has happened to some people? You know - criminals? What has caused so many people to devalue another person’s life? Some of the problems lie in the fact that the economy is tanking, jobs are scarce, and robbing others is really pretty easy!! DON’T make it easy on the criminal. Be prepared and carry some type of personal protection. As I’ve said SOOOOO many times before - take a self-defense training course to learn the fundamentals of how to protect and defend yourself if attacked.

Personal Assault/Attack Crimes On The Rise - SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE (03/03/10)

Police arrest 3 after shots fired…
Robber spies witness, leaves…
Police investigate suspected theft…
Robber shoves victim into closet - burglarizes home…
Employee suffers stab wound Sunday…
Family violence topic of seminar…
Man reports being tied up, robbed…
Police say local heroin traded dented…
Frightened rider jumps from car…
Ex-boyfriend says shots fired at him…
Teen says woman stole her purse…

Imagine the list of "daily" crimes in larger cities like Detroit, Houston, Indianapolis, Los Angeles and others. Makes you think of a "war zone" - and with that you need some type of protection to defend yourself!

Again, citizens need to become more aware of what is going on around them and stay alert to strangers approaching them. When going out at night try to go with others, stay out of areas of your town or community that is crime-ridden especially when alone late at night, and know how to protect yourself.

Stay Aware…Stay Alert…Stay Alive!! Learn how you can avoid being a crime victim!!

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Self-Defense Is Controlling Your Personal Safety & Protection

Posted on February 20, 2010
Filed Under Fighting back, Personal Safety, Personal Security, Personal protection devices, Protection Devices, TASER C2, Videos | Leave a Comment

When Seconds Count…The Police Are Only Minutes Away

When you read the daily newspaper or watch the nightly news, it seems all you hear about are personal assaults/ attacks, robberies, home burglaries and home invasion robbery crimes.

Crime is running rampant and where are the local police when you really need them?? The police certainly can’t be everywhere plus protect you and your family 24/7!! What that means is your personal security and the safety of your family is basically your responsibility. So what do you do??

Devise A Personal Safety Plan That Includes Self-Defense & Safety Awareness Training

First - have a personal safety plan that spells out what to do if you are faced with a threatening or deadly scenario and how you plan to protect yourself and your family. Have you taken a self-defense class so you know tactics, techniques, and strategies to protect and defend yourself? That is a recommended first step. Women in general need to have the basic knowledge of how to fight off an attacker if it goes that far.

A self-defense class gives lots of great information from using strong voice inflection, proper ways to carry yourself that depicts confidence, intuitional awareness, and defensive techniques and strategies to use if confronted by a potential attacker. The ultimate goal of a personal attack is to defend yourself enough to throw off an attacker and escape to safety.

Knowing self-defense tactics can give a person a sense of self-confidence and empowerment, but what if the attacker gets the upper hand? You may need a secondary level of defense to protect yourself. That may be personal protection in the form of non-lethal protection, i.e., pepper spray, mace, stun gun, etc. and for others that personal protection may be a lethal firearm weapon. Every personal attack or assault will be different but one thing is for sure - the criminal committing the crime is most likely using some kind of lethal weapon meant to hurt or kill his victim.

C2 TASER - Non-Lethal Personal Protection To Stun An Attacker Enough To Get Away To Safety

One of my favorite personal protection devices is the TASER C2. This small personal protection device can easily fit into a purse or pocket and should only be used if you are threatened by a criminal attacker. TASERs are not legal in every state so check your state’s legality before purchasing. The TASER has a pretty good record for dropping the "bad" guy quickly if attacked. Checkout this video to see the effectiveness of the C2 TASER. This may be one personal protection device that fits into your safety plan.

Courtesy of TASER Corp ORDER HERE

Add The C2 TASER Into Your Personal Safety Protection Plan

The new TASER C2 series has almost 100% effectiveness rating. It combines the injury reducing benefits of traditional stun technology with a quantum leap in stopping power via new Electro-Muscular Disruption (EMD) technology. In police studies, the new TASER C2 has a higher instant incapacitation rate than a 9mm hand gun. The TASER C2 shoots out 2 darts attached to 15 feet of wire. 50,000 volts travels over the wires and over-rides the central nervous system providing incredible takedown power.

To order the C2 TASER go to www.thepersonalsecuritystore.com/taserc2.htm

Stay Aware…Stay Alert…Stay Alive!

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Avoid Being A Crime Victim-7 Personal Awareness Safety Tips!

Posted on February 6, 2010
Filed Under Personal Safety, Personal Security, Protection Devices, Security and Safety Tips, Self-Defense Tips, Videos | Leave a Comment

Video Courtesy of Bakersfield PD

We all seem to live such a fast-paced life. We are constantly on the run - from work to the gym, taking the kids to school functions, sporting events, going to after work functions, and the list goes on and on. Being so busy and distracted we can sometimes forget "little" things that are simple, common-sense safety awareness guidelines. We know them, we know what we should be doing, but because we’re preoccupied we forget. It’s that one time you forget that could cause you to end up being a victim of a criminal assault or attack.

Here are seven (7) safety tips to consider when you are out by yourself or even if you are with someone. With the number of personal robberies and assaults happening in communities across the USA, we need to be armed with the knowledge and ability to protect ourselves wherever we are!

7 Personal Awareness Safety Tips To Remember Wherever You Are!

1. Be fully aware of your surroundings and totally alert as you walk to your car. Avoid being complacent and not paying attention when walking alone. This means avoid talking on your cell phone, or listening to your iPod/MP3 player when going to your car in a parking lot, covered parking garage, or walking alone at night. The distracted or preoccupied person is exactly who an attacker is looking for as his next victim.

2. Have your keys in your hand and ready as you walk to the car. Be prepared to use your keys as a weapon if you are assaulted or attacked. A great secondary weapon would be to carry some type of legal personal protection like pepper spray, mace, stun gun or TASER. Know how to use your keys as a weapon and/or personal protection for self-defense.

3. Remotely unlock only the driver door when near your car. If you have a newer car, you are able to remotely unlock the doors from a certain distance away. Wait until you are near the car before you unlock the driver side door. If you press the remote button more than once it unlocks all doors. You don’t want a criminal who may be following or watching you attempt to get into your car. When unlocking your door, always be observant to who is around. Once inside your car, immediately lock the doors.

4. Before getting into your car (especially at night) make sure no one is hiding inside. Carry a loud personal alarm with a flashlight built in so you can easily check inside the car at night. Many people are not in the habit of locking their car doors. They should develop this safety habit . Don’t make it too easy for the criminal to find an unlocked car, hide inside, and wait to attack his unsuspecting victim. Always lock your car doors.

5. Don’t leave valuables unattended. Criminals love an opportunity and if they see a package or purse unattended they may decide to rip it off. When unloading shopping packages, groceries or strapping your baby inside the car, put your purse in the front seat area first. Always be aware and monitor who is nearby. This can help you avoid being attacked.

6. Be ready to run for your life if confronted by an attacker. If you’re going to be shopping for hours, be sure to wear comfortable shoes…and that’s not high heels. If you are attacked going to your car, you may not be able to get away quickly if you’re wearing 3” high heels. Keep in mind that if attacked your main goal is to disable the attacker enough to quickly get away to safety. And that means running like crazy. Nix the heels for some comfortable shoes. Think safety first.

7. Avoid parking near large vehicles, lots of high shrubbery to hide in, or up close to a building – especially when by yourself. If you are walking to your car alone after dark in an unlit area covered with shrubs, you may become a target for an attacker looking for an easy victim. If you can’t find a parking spot and end up parking in a "bad" location, have a trusted friend or ask the mall security to walk you to your car (if you are at the shopping mall).

These seem like such simple common sense tips, but it’s amazing how people forget - then end up being a victim of a robbery or criminal attack. Develop your own personal safety plan so these tips are engrained and automatically become a habit.

Stay Aware… Stay Alert… Stay Alive!

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Personal Protection–Your Defense Against An Attacker!

Posted on December 3, 2009
Filed Under Carjacking, Holiday Safety Awareness, Pepper Spray, Personal Safety, Personal Security, Personal protection devices | Leave a Comment

Personal Protection - Tri-Pack Pepper Spray.. Protection On Your keychain..In Your Car..In Your Home!

Pepper Sprays are just one form of non-lethal personal protection that you can carry for self-defense. If you are in a high risk job where you meet with strangers, work a late night shift, are a college student, or just want to know you have a way to protect yourself if you are ever attacked, then carrying some type of protection like Pepper Spray may be a good choice.

When you read the daily newspaper or watch the nightly news, you see more and more personal and home robberies, people being attacked when walking alone - especially during the holiday season - and violent carjackings. All of these crimes are becoming more prevalent. What is a person to do to protect themselves? You cannot totally rely upon the police to be there to protect you or even rely upon other people who may be nearby. The responsibility for protecting yourself is up to YOU!

If you are going to carry some type of defense spray like the Pepper Spray or Mace Spray, you need to do a couple of things:

Believe it or not the right to protect ourselves with non-lethal protection devices is not always a RIGHT in some states, counties, or jurisdictions. You will need to check with local law enforcement officials to find out what the laws are in your area. I know it sounds crazy that a law-abiding person who wants to protect themselves with only non-lethal protection against a violent attacker who may possess a lethal weapon, but that is how the law is set up. (And you wonder who the law is designed to protect).

When you purchase your pepper spray, you will want to do a few practice drills to make sure you know how to spray the device and how NOT to accidentally spray yourself. You’ll receive information with your unit that discusses how to use the product, but it is very minor information. My recommendation would be to get a very informative 32-page booklet entitled "The Facts About Defense Sprays And How To Use Them…" This booklet will give you precise information about how to use the device and if attacked - dropping an attacker to his knees. You can get this booklet and all types of personal protection at www.thepersonalsecuritystore.com.

The Tri-Pack Pepper Spray is an excellent package because it allows you to carry one of the spray units on your keychain. As you are walking to your car with keychain in hand, you are prepared. Always be alert and aware of your surroundings. Because this is the holiday season, we have a tendency is to be preoccupied on things other than our personal safety. For example, as you are leaving the mall with a bundle of Christmas packages trying to find your car in the parking lot, take a moment to look around and make sure no one is following you or that there aren’t strangers hanging around your car. Have your pepper spray in hand along with your keys and know what to do if attacked.

The second spray unit in the package is for your car. You can leave it in the glove compartment or wherever you can easily get to it if attacked while in your car. Before you get into your car again look around to see if there are any strangers nearby and then quickly get inside and lock the doors.

If you have someone carjack your vehicle, evaluate the situation. Does he have a weapon? How has he forced his way into your vehicle - your side or the passenger side? You will need to determine the best way to escape this situation. If he carjacker is unarmed and you are going to use the pepper spray for protection, remember in close quarters when you spray the unit at his face, you may get some of the spray as well. It is a good idea to formulate and have a plan ready in your mind if this type of scenario happens. For me, I would probably take my chances with some spray in an attempt to escape; however, each one of us has to make that decision should it happen to us.

The third spray unit is for your home or wherever you want to keep it. More and more burglaries and home invasions are happening while people are home. If you open your door to a stranger - not thinking properly - and they try to force their way into your home, your only protection may be the pepper spray sitting in the basket near the door. Grab it and spray the perpetrator in the face. If you have your cell phone or portable phone with you, quickly call 911 for help. If you have an alarm system with a keypad near your door, quickly press the panic button to set off the alarm. Most alarm companies dispatch the police immediately on a panic alarm. A loud alarm going off would most likely cause the intruder to quickly leave. However, it could also enrage him so be prepared in this scenario situation as well.

Remember, carry your protection spray with you if it is legal within your city/county/state and practice using it. Having some type of personal protection device will give you a little more confidence and peace of mind that you can protect and defend yourself if attacked.

I highly recommend women take a self-defense class to become mentally and physically educated. You will learn techniques and tactics on the best ways to protect and defend yourself against criminal attacks. Check with your local law enforcement to see if they offer classes such as RAD Self-Defense training.

Review in your mind various scenarios of personal assaults or attacks so you will be prepared twill know how to automatically react should it happen to you! Most importantly - Refuse to be a victim of crime no matter where you are!!

To purchase personal protection devices go to www.thehomesecuritystore.com

Remember, Stay Aware…Stay Alert…Stay Alive!!

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Are High End Shopping Malls A Target Rich Environment For Perpetrators?

Posted on November 24, 2009
Filed Under Carjacking, Fighting back, Holiday Parking Lot Safety, Holiday Safety Awareness, Parking Garage Safety, Personal Safety, Personal Security, Personal protection devices | 1 Comment

Are you a high end target for the criminal mall perpetrator? You might want to examine yourself and your holiday shopping habits before you hit the mall this Friday. Then watch this video to learn just what criminal predators are looking for as they prey upon unsuspecting women at high end shopping malls across America. Be sure to review the mall personal safety tips at the end - tips we already KNOW yet it never hurts to remind ourselves of how important personal safety is during the holiday season.

As the Holiday Season officially kicks off on Black Friday, November 27th, it is imperative that women especially consider their personal safety while they are at the shopping mall, as they approach their vehicle in the mall parking lot, as they drive home, and when they are at home.

We normally think of the holiday season as a time of thankfulness, joy and giving unto others. Yet, there are predators who are preying upon vulnerable, unsuspecting women who will be victims of their criminal acts. This video depicts a stark reality of what may be on the mind of a "criminal predator - perpetrator" who will have no qualms about attacking, hurting, and even viciously murdering women in order to get what he wants!

It is up to women to realize that these types of crimes are happening and to proactively protect yourself and your family wherever you are. If someone is planning to attack you in the shopping mall, don’t make it easy for him to do so. Be alert, be aware of your surroundings, have your keys ready and carry some type of Pepper Spray, Mace, Personal Alarm, TASER, or Stun Gun for personal protection. Noise is one of the biggest deterrents so if attacked make as much noise as possible! (Personal protection @ www.thepersonalsecuritystore.com).

Courtesy of MSNBC.com

Be sure to watch the full video show of Terror At The Mall by CLICKING HERE.

Here are 2 articles on Holiday Personal Safety when shopping at the mall and while in the mall parking lot

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Mall Parking Lot Safety During The Holiday Season

Posted on November 16, 2009
Filed Under Holiday Parking Lot Safety, Holiday Safety Awareness, Parking Garage Safety, Protection Devices, Self-Defense Training | Leave a Comment

Black Friday is on November 27, 2009 and officially kicks off the holiday shopping season. Your safety and security while out shopping, enjoying the holiday festivities, and entertaining should be high on your priority list.

With the number of personal assaults, carjackings, robberies, home burglary and home invasion robbery crimes increasing at this time of year, it is imperative that you consider some personal safety strategies as you enjoy this special time of the year.

Here are some personal safety tips for staying safe as you leave the mall and head to your car in the mall parking lot. Keep in mind that this is where potential criminals may be hanging out waiting for unsuspecting victims.

It’s important to be alert as you are shopping and to notice if anyone seems to be "eyeing you" or following you a little too closely. If you are shopping in a highend store buying high dollar gifts, you may be a "target of opportunity" for the would-be criminal perpetrator. Crank up your intuitive antenna a little this holiday season. Times are tough for many people and turning to crimes like personal robberies in easy locations - like the shopping malls or mall parking lots - are on the rise!!

Please pass this information on to other women you know. Thanks.

7-Safety Tips For Mall Parking Lot Safety During The Holiday Season

1. Be aware and alert to your surroundings at all times as you are going to your car. Notice who is hanging around the parking lot - especially at night. If you are talking away on your cell phone and not paying attention to what’s going on around you, you are exactly the person the perpetrator is looking to attack. You may think you are aware, but in reality you aren’t. You may not be able to respond to a person attack as quickly if you aren’t clearly paying attention. A young lady with arms full of packages and bags trying to find her vehicle is the criminal’s ideal "target" Especially if she is alone talking away on her cell phone. Be fully aware and totally alert as you walk to your car.

2. Have your keys in your hands and be prepared to use your them as a weapon if you are assaulted or attacked. Your keys can be a good weapon to ward off an attacker if used appropriately. Another secondary weapon would be to carry pepper sprayor mace on your keychain. If you carry personal protection, know how to properly use it and ensure you are following local laws in your area. A personal alarm with a 130 decibel alarm combined with a flashlight is another excellent protection device that would alert anyone nearby that you need help. If you are shopping at night, this would allow you to see inside your car and illuminate UNDER your vehicle as you approach. If there is someone underneath the car, he might not have the strength to hold onto your leg or ankle from such an awkward position. (However, in a severe assault if someone tries to slice one of your achilles tendons before you realize he is there…you may not be able to walk). Walk to your car with confidence, be prepared, and have some type of personal protection.

3. As you near your car, only unlock the driver’s side door with your remote. If you have a newer car, you can probably unlock your car from quite a distance away. Wait until you are fairly close to your car before unlocking the door and then only unlock your side. When you press the remote button more than once, it will unlock all doors. Don’t give a lurking perpetrator the ability to quickly enter the passenger side of your car.

4. Before getting into your car (especially at night), check to make sure there is not someone hiding inside. As mentioned a dual personal alarm with a loud siren and built-in flashlight will allow you to check inside your car at night. Many people are not in the habit of locking their car doors making it extremely easy for a predator to get inside your car and wait for you. Get into the habit of always locking your doors when exiting your car.

5. Don’t leave your valuables unattended. This is a great time for the criminal to rip off your packages or your purse. If you’re trying to get a baby strapped into the seat, look around to see who is nearby. If it looks okay, get your child strapped in and then put your valuables in the backseat or trunk. Always be looking around and monitoring the situation. You don’t want to give someone the ability to force you into your car OR the trunk because you were not closely paying attention. Remember these creeps are opportunistic -don’t make it easy for them!!

6. If you’re going to be shopping for awhile, be sure to wear comfortable shoes…and that’s not high heels. If you are attacked as you head to your car, you may not be able to get away quickly if you have on 3” high heels. Nix the heels for some comfortable shows. Think safety first.

7. Avoid parking near large vehicles or shrubbery or up close to a building – especially if you are by yourself. If you are walking out to your car alone late at night to an unlit area covered with shrubs, you may become a target for some predator looking for an easy prey. If you can’t find a parking spot and have to park there, come back before it gets too dark and move the car closer to the entrance. Or you could have the mall security walk you to your car. When returning to your vehicle, be leery of large vans or utility type vans with sliding doors parked right next - almost too close - to your drivers side of your car. If your gut tells you this doesn’t feel right, go back into the mall and have security escort you out to your car. If you decide to get in without security, do so from the passenger side but make sure you lock doors immediately upon entering and exit the parking lot right away. Remember to listen to your intuition - your gut!

One thing that I would like to encourage women (and men) is to take some type of self-defense training or personal safety awareness training. Knowing the right techniques and strategies to protect and defend yourself in a personal assault, attack, or carjacking may very well save your life.

There you have it - simple Personal Safety Tips for holiday mall shopping that can keep you safe…and alive!!

Remember..Stay Aware..Stay Alert..Stay Alive!! Happy Holidays!

For all your personal protection needs - i.e., Pepper Spray, Mace, Stun Guns, TASERs, or the 4 n 1 Emergency Tool, go to www.thepersonalsecuritystore.com.

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Halloween Safety Tips To Keep Your Children Safe

Posted on October 29, 2009
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Halloween Safety Video Courtesy of Expert Village

Halloween is always a really fun time for little children and parents. I can remember how much fun it was dressing my kids up for Halloween. The best times were when I used a “made up” Halloween costume of stuff that I had around the house. When my daughter was real little she only wanted to be something non-scary so she was a Monchichi monkey, a Cinderella, or something that would not be scary to a little girl. For my son – the scarier the better!!

Times have dramatically changed since my kids were little. We have child predators, child molesters, and just flat out crazy people who steal children in a split second. Halloween in the past was about making sure your kids didn’t get razor blades inside their candy. Now when we stress child safety it’s about parents praying they don’t lose their kids through some type of abduction or worse while they are out “trick or treating.”

We all know what we should do to keep our children safe, but it never hurts to reiterate and remind ourselves again about Child Safety. We hear way too often about a child who gets abducted in broad daylight. Halloween trick or treating starts in the early evening when it’s getting dark - so we need to be even more alert to safety issues.

Parents and children have a great Halloween and stay safe!!

2009 Halloween Safety Tips

1. Be sure older children TAKE FRIENDS and younger children are accompanied by a TRUSTED ADULT when “Trick or Treating.”

2. Accompany younger children to the door of every home they approach and make sure parents and guardians are familiar with every home and all people from which the children receive treats.

3. Teach children to NEVER enter a home without prior permission from their parents or guardian.

4. Teach children to NEVER approach a vehicle, occupied or not, unless they are accompanied by a parent or guardian.

5. Make sure all children wear reflective clothing and carry a glow stick when out at dusk and at night.

6. Make sure children are able to see and breathe properly and easily when using facial masks. All costumes and masks should be clearly marked as flame resistant.

7. Teach children to NEVER approach a home that is not well lit both inside and outside.

8. Teach children to stay alert for any suspicious incidents and report them to their parents, guardians, and/or the proper authority.

9. Teach children if anyone tries to grab them to make a scene; loudly yell this person is not my father/mother/guardian

10. Consider organizing or attending parties at home, in schools, or in community centers as a good alternative to “Trick or Treating.”

11. Take a flashlight with fresh batteries to help guide you and your child’s way even if there are street lights in your neighborhood. Again, reflective tape added to your child’s costume or shoes is good idea.

12. Tell your children not to eat any of their treats until they come home so parents can inspect each and every piece.

13. Walk don’t run. Walking is safer and by not running children will be able to observe traffic more easily and each other.

14. Children should stay on sidewalks whenever possible. Avoid walking through yards and driveways.

15. Provide your child with emergency identification – like a bracelet or necklace. Place your child’s name, telephone number and address somewhere on their costume, closing or a piece of paper in their pocket.

* Partial list from Oregon State Police Missing Children Clearinghouse and National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Have a fun time with your children and a Safe Halloween!!

Have a fun time with your children and a Safe Halloween!!

Remember, Stay Aware…Stay Alert…Stay Alive!!

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Personal Security, Self-Defense & Staying Safe In A ‘Violent Culture’

Posted on October 26, 2009
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Staying Safe In A Violent Culture

There have been so many cases recently where young women have been abducted never to be seen again. Or young women have been murdered - one in particular by a co-worker. Then you have children who have been abducted and to the horror of the parents have been found murdered. What is becoming of our society? Why is there so much violence going on in our country? How do we keep ourselves and our children safe in a violent culture?

The violence against women is staggering! It should make all women, men, and parents take dramatic action to ensure they can protect themselves and their children against violent predators. There are sexual predators and child molesters out there lerking and stalking…ready and waiting for the perfect time to pounce upon their victim! When you do not anticipate an attack or are not prepared to protect and defend yourself, then you are at a very great disadvantage!

Stay Aware..Stay Alert..Stay Alive

Being aware and alert to your surroundings no matter where you are is vitally important! Don’t get into the mindset that this type of violence won’t affect you and your family. That only causes you to become complacent. It shouldn’t take a heartbreaking loss of life - a murder, a violent attack, a homicide by a violent maniac - for people to wakeup and take action to protect themselves and their children. But sometimes that is exactly what it takes for people to wake up and take action.

Here is an article from Robert Siciliano about staying safe in a violent culture by learning and using personal safety awareness strategies and self-defense training and techniques. (CLICK HERE TO READ MORE).

Parents protect your children.

There are self-defense programs available for kids. RAD Self-Defense For Kids is one such program that is available in cities throughout the U.S. Women can also take a RAD Self-Defense class in their local community. Most colleges and universities offer RAD training classes on camplus. Check with local law enforcement to see what type of self-defense programs they offer. There are some amazing self-defense experts online who offer programs through DVD’s or on-site company programs.

Personal Protection Products

Don’t forget there are excellent personal protection products available that can be a secondary level of protection and a backup to your self-defense training. You may want to carry pepper spray on your keychain, in your purse, or keep it in your car. Products like Pepper Spray, Mace, TASER C2, Stun Gun or Personal Alarms are non-lethal devices and are meant to disable an attacker enough for you to get away to safety and call 911.

If you carry one of these products, know how to properly use it. Go to www.ThePersonalSecurityStore.com and check out all the excellent personal protection products that can help keep you safe.

Here are some personal safety tips from Robert Siciliano when walking.

Maintain body language that projects strength.
Don’t slump.
Walk with purpose.
Maintain good posture.
Project a tough facial expression.
Use eye contact that "turns a man to stone" and doesn’t seem welcoming.
Be aware of your surroundings, especially things that are out of place.
Be aware of the body language of others.
Listen to your intuition.
Mentally practice "what ifs" — that is, figure out what you would do if something happened.

(To read more of the program about Robert Siciliano CLICK HERE).

Remember Stay Aware…Stay Alert…Stay Alive!!