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

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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Personal Protection–Your Defense Against An Attacker!

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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Do You Help The Guy In Need When He Asks For Money?

Times are really tough right now.  The economy sucks and many people are out of work.  If you are lucky enough to have a job, good for you!   When companies are closing their doors and laying off people, desperate people tend to do desperate things - like rob innocent people.  Of course, there are those people who are too darn lazy to even try to work because it is easier to rob and steal from others.

You read in the paper and hear on the news each day about people who are being attacked on the street, as they leave the restaurant, local pub, or shopping mall.  Too many people are lax about their personal safety never even considering that a personal assault or attack may happen to them. 

Today I read in the paper that a man was robbed and hit in the head with a beer bottle as he is pumping gas at a local gas station.  He said that while he was pumping gas at 11 p.m. three men asked him for money.  He told them he didn’t have any and the men knocked him down, assaulted him and robbed things from his truck.  I’m sure this guy had not considered that this situation would be imminent.

My husband and I stopped at a McDonald’s on the Chicago toll way the other night and as we approached our car, I could see a guy coming towards my husband.  My first thought was to avoid him and get inside my car.  He asked my husband for money because his car had crapped out on him.  First of all, if you are in dire straights like that wouldn’t you call someone you know instead hitting up a complete stranger for money - unless you have a scam on your mind?  I motioned for my husband and we went straight to our car trying to avoid the man.

It really is sad that you have to react that way but these type of criminal assaults are happening regularly.  It is hard to tell a real situation when someone may desperately need help from a scam where someone is trying to rob you of your cash or valuables.  It is important that we all become more proactive in our personal security and safety - and know what to do to keep ourselves and our family safe wherever we are. 

Here are some simple strategies to keep yourself safe when you are out and about. 

1.  Take a local self-defense training class.  One that I highly recommend is the RAD Self-Defense Training.  Check with your local law enforcement agency for any training they sponsor. Knowing self-defense techniques, strategies, and how to defend yourself against an attacker is a must especially in our trying times.  I have always recommended self-defense classes for women but men are being attacked quite a bit lately.  Where men think they can handle themselves, many of the attackers are coming in groups of 2-3 attackers on one.  If you are at least trained in self-defense awareness, you stand a better chance of defending yourself even if it against 2-3 attackers.

2.  Carry some type of personal protection when out on the street, especially if you are out by yourself late at night. Excellent non-lethal protection like Pepper Spray, Mace, TASER C2, Stun Gun, or a loud personal alarm are easy to carry in your purse or pocket and can be very effective if personally attacked or assaulted.  Make sure you are well aware how to use these personal protection devices.  More and more individuals are opting to carry a concealed lethal weapon like a firearm.  Once again be sure to take the necessary training when you carry a firearm.  This is a deadly weapon and you want to make sure you are totally in command of your weapon should an attack/assault situation happen to you.

Personal awareness is key here.  Be aware of your surroundings and try not to be out late at night by yourself.  Criminals are looking for individuals who look weak and  vulnerable.  Be sure to carry yourself with confidence and make sure you speak in a commanding voice if a stranger approaches you in a confrontational manner. 

Consider your personal safety a priority at all times.  There are way too many people who will have no problem assaulting you for whatever valuables or cash you may be carrying.

 Stay Aware…Stay Alert…Stay Alive!

Checkout a complete list of non-lethal Personal Protection Products at my website:  http://www.ThePersonalSecurityStore.com

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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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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

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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?

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.

Stay Aware…Stay Alert…Stay Alive!! 

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Pepper Spray Self-Defense Protection - Don’t Leave Home Without It!

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 on 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 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.  Read more

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Ann Pressly’s Attacker Captured-Let’s Hope Justice Will Be Served

A little over a month ago a young anchorwoman named Ann Pressly had her home broken into during the early morning hours and was brutally beaten.  She died several days later.  The authorities had no clues, a suspect, or anything to go on for the longest time.  They did know that someone had stolen her purse and used her ATM cards that morning.

Finally, on Wednesday, November 26th the police were able to arrest an alleged suspect, Curtis Lavelle Vance.  If they find Mr. Vance guilty for beating and ultimately murdering Ann Pressly - a capitol offense - let us all hope he gets the full force and justice of the law.  Read the full story at: http://abcnews.go.com/TheLaw/story?id=6344961

Video Courtesy of Fox 16 News

With home invasions and home burglaries becoming so prevalent, it makes perfect sense to ensure we are making our personal and home security protection a top priority.  Make your home impenetrable to an attack by a perpetrator - no matter what the time of day or night. Invest in a good quality home security system so if this type of crime happens - you are alerted, the intruder knows he has set off the alarm, and there is someone on the other end to dispatch the police immediately. Most burglars and intruders are not going to stick around with the alarm siren screaming knowing the police are on the way.

Also carry some type of personal protection on your keychain, in your purse, in your car, next to your nightstand, and near your front door.  You never know when some deranged perpetrator will decide it’s your time and attack you.  Always be prepared and know what to do if you encounter a violent attacker wherever you are.

Let’s keep Ann Pressly in our prayers, and hope that women (and men) make their personal and home security a top priority so this type of crime does not  happen to them.

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

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Non-Lethal Protection Devices - Does The Law Protect YOU Or The Criminal?

Would you rather carry a gun for protection or a non-lethal personal protection device?  Many women do not want to carry a lethal weapon that could possibly kill someone, even if that person would kill you in a split second.  A non-lethal device would be a stun gun, pepper spray, an advanced taser, or a C2 Taser.  These devices are not meant to kill a perpetrator but only to disable him enough so the victim can get away to safety and call for help.

There are many state and city ordinances that have rules and regulations against individuals carrying non-lethal devices.  Would these public officials rather women carry lethal weapons like guns or pistols in their pursue, briefcase, or jacket versus a non-lethal device that is not intended to kill a scumbag who is forcing his will upon an innocent person? 

You must wonder sometimes who the law is trying to protect - the guilty or the innocent.  It is for sure that the predator/perpetrator/attacker will carry whatever weapon he knows will inflict the most deadly harm on an innocent victim.  And that victim is usually a women…although men are victims too!

Women and men need to stand up and voice their opinions about non-lethal weapons and how these weapons can be effective as the first level of defense against a crazed attacker.  When carried by law-abiding citizens, these devices are primarily used only when a life-threatening situation takes place.  The same can be said of a gun being used by law-abiding citizens.  But a responsible person carrying a gun always holds the possibility that you could lose your life if not properly trained!

That is why I always recommend being trained on any weapon you carry - whether it be a lethal weapon like a gun or a non-lethal weapon.  Being responsible is your responsibility!!

Here are the some of the top non-lethal devices that would help protect you in an attack situation.  If you would like to purchase a non-lethal device for personal protection, click on the link next to the device:

   The Taser C2 Ultimate Personal Protector

     The Mace Pepper Spray Gun

      The Advanced Taser

                                                                  Stun Gun Cell Phone        Pepper Spray  

Be sure to check the local and state rules and regulations for carrying and purchasing these devices.  Here is a link to check your state’s regulations.  Read more

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Lipstick + A Pitbull = Kick-A Protection

Dudes that are looking to attack women better be thinking twice now - especially when that woman has a pitbull + lipstick.  Women are becoming more and more empowered with their own abilities to persevere against the worst situation.  And that includes being attacked by some low-life predator who has nothing better to do then pick on defenseless women and other innocent citizens.

Women are learning how to protect and defend themselves by taking self-defense classes and becoming much more aware of their surroundings by attending safety awareness classes.  They are also resorting to non-lethal but highly effective personal protection devices to fend off low-life predators.

So look out dudes - you may just get some lipstick right in your face!!!

          Pitbull                              

              +

           Lipstick - Pepper Spray          

  =  Kick-A Protection 

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

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Jogging/Walking Safety In Your Neighborhood - Stay Aware, Stay Alert, Stay Safe!

Courtesy of www.homesecurity911.com - Our personal security and safety begins at home!

When I give presentations to groups of ladies on personal safety and security awareness, one of the things I discuss is that your personal security starts at home. That’s why your home should be a safe haven where you feel protected from the criminal elements.  Many women are only concerned about their personal security and safety when they are away from home…at the mall, driving in their car, at work, or when out alone in the evening.

Your personal security should be about developing a safety plan and habits of how to stay safe all the time. That means being aware of your surroundings whether you are home or away and alert to any type of situation that appears strange or gives you an uncomfortable feeling like something isn’t quite right.  When that happens, that’s your "gut feeling" or your "intuition" possibly giving you danger signals so listen to those signals and get away from that situation as quickly as you can.

  Take for instance the lady -young or old - who enjoys jogging or walking in her neighborhood.  She gets up every morning and starts her jog or walk first thing.  Over the last few months the sun has been up at about 6:00 a.m. - so this would appear be a good time to jog. However, as the time has started to change, it stays darker longer in the mornings and it is getting darker earlier in the evening. 

Be especially observant when out  jogging or walking late in the evening or taking your dog out late at night for his/her last break.  No matter if your neighborhood is considered a fairly safe area, it is still a good idea to be on guard and alert to what’s going on when out by yourself.  If you are complacent about your personal security and safety, it’s that one time you let your guard down when you are jogging or walking  ...you know chatting on the phone or listening to your MP3 player, that you could miss a danger signal and become a victim of an attack.  Read more