What Is Your Personal Protection Of Choice?

The first and foremost personal protection that I carry with me 24/7 is my mind - my awareness, knowledge, gut instincts, education, and training to be able to protect and defend myself in certain situations. Then I always carry on my person a TASER C2 and Pepper Spray on my keychain. I hope I never have use any of my personal protection, but having it with me gives me a bit more confidence that I have the tools necessary to protect and defend myself.

This is what my TASER C2 looks like. I know a criminal is not going to want to know what this feels like.

Watch this video of someone who got hit by a TASER. He lets you know you don’t want to "Take That TASER."

Video Courtesy of Taser Man

I keep one of the Pepper Spray units on my keychain, one in my car, and the larger one in my home near the front door in case of a forced intrusion.

With personal robbery crimes, carjackings, sexual attacks, personal assaults on the rise, we should be mentally, physically, and personally prepared to defend ourselves against a criminal attack.

If you have not encountered any type of personal crime, now is a good time to become well-prepared by taking a self-defense and/or personal safety awareness class. No one wants to be a victim of crime but if you shrug it off and say it won’t happen to you - you are potentially setting yourself up to become a victim of crime.

A perpetrator can spot the person who has let their guard down, who isn’t paying attention to what is going on, and appears to be an "easy" victim. Don’t be that person! Lately there have been more attacks on women in the parking lots of some large super stores and shopping malls. Although they have good lights and some even have surveillance cameras, if you are not paying attention, someone can quickly and easily force you into your vehicle or into their vehicle with no recourse from you. Read more

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Self-Defense & Safety Awareness Tips

This is an article I posted sometime last year but as always a reminder of Self-Defense & Safety Awareness Tips can’t hurt if it keeps us safe!

Fighting Back
It’s important to have a plan in the event of an attack. Build your confidence by taking a self-defense class – it will empower you with the skills to defend yourself.
• Yell forcefully, “No! Go Away! I don’t want trouble! Back Off! No! No!”
• Go for the nose with the heel of your hand.
• Go for the groin with your elbows and knees.

If you have been raped and want to do something about it, find a rape crisis center or friends who can support you.

Resources
RAINN (Rape Abuse and Incest National Network)
Call RAINN 24-hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).

Trust Your Instincts
• Don’t be fooled by appearance – rapists don’t always look dangerous.
• If you feel like you’re being pressured, coerced, dismissed or ignored, act on that feeling and remove yourself from the situation.
• Don’t be afraid to make waves.
• Realize that men misinterpret women, so send clear verbal and non-verbal messages.

Since I mentioned instincts, a friend of mine highly recommended this book - “The Gift of Fear: Survival Signals That Protect Us From Violence” by Gavin De Becker. He talks almost exclusively about our instincts and how listening to and trusting that little voice inside of us - our "gut feeling" can help us to stay safe from violence - and could just save our life.

Video Courtesy of Prime Time Live & Gavin De Becker discussing fear, intuition, and safety.

Remember, Stay Aware…Stay Alert…Stay Alive!

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Michael Bane, Downrange.TV, Guest On Let’s Talk Home Security, 03-18-09

Let’s Talk Home Security Radio, Wednesday, March 18, 2009, 6:00 p.m. EST/3:00 p.m. PST. Listen Online @ http://www.blogtalkradio.com/letstalkhomesecurity or via telephone call-in number (646) 727-3396. Join us as we talk to Michael Bane, Downrange.TV.

Michael Bane, Radio Host/Editor of Downrange.TV talks with Let’s Talk Home Security host Cheryl Watterson about guns, personal protection, safety, and how to keep your home and family safe.

Bane has an amazing website that all gun enthusiasts, outdoorsmen, sportsmen, and those seeking additional information on personal protection and safety will benefit from.

Michael hosts his own weekly radio show on Downrange.TV called "Down Range Radio with Michael Bane." He is also Host and Producer for the following shows, "Shooting Gallery", "The Best Defense", and "Cowboys." You can go to www.downrange.tv and access these shows.

I came across Michael Bane a few weeks ago as I was writing an article on Home Invasion Prevention for my website www.homesecurity911.com. The video Michael had put together on Home Invasion Prevention was perfect and went right along with my blog article. You can see the video by clicking here.

The video was so well put together that I contacted Michael to see if he would agree to talk with me on my radio show Let’s Talk Home Security radio. He agreed. The valuable security information and knowledge he will impart about personal home protection using a firearm, the best defense in personal safety, and how to avoid a home invasion will certainly be of great benefit to everyone who listens.

Be sure to listen to the interview with Michael Bane on Let’s Talk Home Security radio show Wednesday, March 18, 2009, 6:00 p.m. EST/3:00 p.m. PST. The radio call-in number is (646) 727-3396 or listen online at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/letstalkhomesecurity.

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Cheryl Watterson Interviews Security Expert Robert Siciliano on Radio Show

Robert Siciliano Is Interviewed By Cheryl Watterson Host Of Let’s Talk Home Security

Robert Siciliano is a Security Expert and Author of the book The Security Minute. He focuses on over 14 categories of security; however, our discussions will center primarily on Personal Security and Safety, Home Security, Home Invasions, Identity Theft Security, and how individuals can stay safe from crime 24/7.

The real estate industry is considered a high-risk type profession and Robert provides real estate agent safety training all across the country. In his training he reminds professional agents of the need to make their security and safety a high priority and reviews tips and strategies that will help them avoid becoming a victim of a violent criminal attack.

The video below is an excellent example of the safety awareness training he presents to real estate agents.

Be sure to catch the interview with Robert Siciliano on Let’s Talk Home Security radio show Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. EST/3:00 p.m. PST. You can listen via your cell/home phone at (646) 727-3396 or online at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/letstalkhomesecurity.

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Let’s Talk About Designing Your Home Security Protection

Step 1 To Becoming Proactive In Your Home Security Plan - "Let’s Talk About Designing Your Home Security Protection."

In my Home Invasion Prevention 2009 Training Program there are 7-steps that I lay out for homeowners to avoid becoming a victim of a home invasion robbery. The first step is what we are going to talk about tonight.

Too many people put off protecting their home and family with a professionally installed and monitored security system for understandable reasons, e.g. the cost, got a dog, got a gun, afraid they will set off the alarm and have the police come, false alarms, and on and on.

However, your security alarm system can be your best friend! If you treat your friend right and learn how to use it properly, it will do exactly what you want it to do.

Would you like to know what that is??

Your security alarm system (friend) will let you know if there has been a break-in or intrusion into your home.
Your security alarm system (friend) will also make a lot of noise to let the scumbag (whoops..sorry) intruder know that he has set off your alarm system and to get the heck out of there!
Your security alarm system (friend) will immediately contact the security monitoring professionals who will get the police to your home right away…potentially saving your life from a violent home invasion attacker.

Now tell me this, where can you find a friend like that? Most people would gladly pay for a friend like that. I will show you how your security system investment doesn’t have to be thousands of dollars - but how you can get your protection started for a very reasonable investment! Plus I have some great bonuses to tell you about.

If you spend your hard earned cash on a cell phone, cable TV, and/or an internet bill, I know how much you must pay. You’ll be glad to see what a great value paying for something that actually protects the two most important things you have - your home and especially your family! That will give you real peace of mind!!

Don’t be one of those people that I hear and read about who wakes up in the middle of the night to an intruder looking down at him while being totally defenseless. It is absolutely crazy in our dire economic times as crime steadily increases not to protect your home and family and avoid becoming a home invasion victim - or worse yet a deadly crime statistic!

Join our show Wednesday, March 4, 2009 either by telephone at (646) 727-3396 or listen online at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/letstalkhomesecurity.

If you miss the show, you can listen to it later. At the top of the site in the center is a Let’s Talk Home Security radio button that will have this show archived so you can still listen to it. Just find the show date and press play.

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ALERT WARNING: Carjacking/Abduction The Latest Violent Crime

Ladies - Be Alert And Aware Of Your Surroundings When You Are Shopping At The Local Grocery Store - Shopping Mall, Restaurant - Or Whenever You Are Out By Yourself! There are criminals waiting to catch those who are not paying attention — those who have let their guard down — to attack at the right opportune time! Don’t become a victim of this type of crime!

As if there isn’t enough for law-abiding citizens to be concerned with - a crazy economy, job losses, home burglaries on the rise and home invasion robberies increasing. Now when you go to the grocery store or even the local Target store you have to be more alert and aware of everything around you because there could be someone waiting in the parking lot to carjack your vehicle or worse yet, abduct you!!!

Make your personal safety and security a habit, especially when you are away from home and by yourself. Watch this video as it shows that Carjacking and Abduction crimes are happening more than many of us realize. (If no video appears, go to www.selfdefensewithanattitude.com to watch).

Courtesy of KMBCTV

There have been several abduction attempts and carjacking crimes that have occurred in our small city within the last few weeks. In a city of less than 100,000 people this is definately not a common crime, but it is one that has many people very concerned. Here is one of the recent headlines:

Courtesy of the South Bend Tribune

In wake of abduction attempts, how can shoppers protect themselves?

By Beth Boehne - Story Created: Feb 27, 2009 at 5:57 PM EST

MISHAWAKA — In addition to the abduction of a 19-year-old girl on Tuesday, police want to know if Michael Lindsey is connected to two other attempted abductions earlier in the day. All three of incidents happened in broad daylight, in parking lots.

So we headed to Meijer with Mishawaka police Lt. Tim Williams to see what women were doing right and wrong.

One woman was watching at all times and had her purse by her side.

"It’s next to her, so she has it … she’s not worried about her cart, where it’s going; but she has her purse on her, she’s keeping her purse with her … when she came out she was looking around," Lt. Williams observed.

"Don’t roll your window down," he continued. "If you’re not in your car try and get in your car as quick as possible.

Read the rest of full story at - http://www.printthis.clickability.com/pt/cpt?action=cpt&title=In+wake+of+abduction+attempts%2C+how+can+shoppers+protect+themselves%3F&expire=&urlID=34459013&fb=Y&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbt.com%2Fnews%2Flocal%2F40446242.html&partnerID=181031

It Can Happen Anywhere And To Anyone

• Though carjackings can occur anytime, a sizeable share appear to take place during the late night hours.
• Carjacking isn’t just a problem in large cities – it happens in suburbs, small towns, and rural areas.
• Carjackers look for opportunity. They don’t choose victims by sex, race, or age.

What Do Carjackers Look For And What Should You Do To Avoid Being A Victim?

Areas that carjackers target are: intersections controlled by traffic lights or stops lights, parking garages, shopping malls, grocery stores, gas stations, car washes, ATM machines, residential driveways, highway exit and entry ramps.

Be alert to your surroundings, even when you feel rushed.
When approaching your car, have your key in your hand, and check the back seat before you get in.
If someone is loitering near your unoccupied car as you approach it, keep walking until the person leaves.
Be wary of people asking for directions or handing out flyers. Trust your instincts – if something makes you feel uneasy, get into your car quickly, lock the doors and drive away.
Avoid driving alone. Have someone with you especially at night.
When you come to a stop, leave enough space to maneuver around other cars.
In extreme situations you might even consider going through a traffic light, as long as you can do so without causing an accident.
Don’t stop to assist a stranger whose car has broken down. Instead, drive to the nearest phone or use your cell phone to call the police for help.
If you are driving home and notice someone you don’t recognize loitering, drive around the block and come back after the person has left.
Avoid parking near anything that limits your visibility.
Most importantly – If a carjacker threatens you with a gun or other weapon, give up your car. Don’t’ argue. Your life is worth far more than a car!
If someone takes your car, get away from the areas as quickly as you can. Try to remember what the carjacker looked like and report the crime immediately to the police. You might consider carrying some type of personal protection on your keychain like pepper spray or mace spray, or even a stun gun or TASER C2. As I have mentioned in many of my articles, taking a self-defense or safety awareness training class can teach you what to do and how to protect and defend yourself against these types of criminal attacks. Check with your local law enforcement to see if they have self-defense training classes available.