Security Products Overview
July 28, 2009 – 11:28 pm
Whether you’re protecting yourself outside or inside your home, it’s wise to have certain safety products on hand. It’s usually that one moment where you have a chance to get away or protect your family from a burglar, and sometimes these products can give you those important seconds.
Defense pepper spray comes in different types, so you can choose the one that makes sense for your lifestyle. There are pepper sprays with keychain attachments, pepper sprays that fit into your pockets and under cover pepper spray products such as pens. If you run or walk alone, you can purchase a holster, carrier or holder for the spray. The spray’s ingredients are oleoresin capsicum (oil from hot peppers), which can cause blindness, tearing, running nose, coughing and burning of the skin for up to an hour. This distraction can give you plenty of time to get away or call for help.
Personal alarms that fit on your keychain can be kept near your bed at night, and you can take it with you when you go to work or other social events. If you get into trouble, you can hit the button to sound a loud alarm, which can alert others nearby that something is wrong. The alarm might even scare intruders and prevent them from burglarizing your home or office. If you can’t afford a security system, this is an affordable option that can go everywhere with you.
Stun guns and batons are another popular security product. Basically, these devices generate a high voltage shock that can temporarily disable your attacker. It’s legal to purchase and carry a stun gun and baton in most states. You just have to make sure that you replace the batteries often so it works when you need to use it.
A concern with stun guns and batons is that you have to be fairly close to the attacker. However, an alternative is the air TASER brand devices, which look similar to a handgun. These non-lethal devices use compressed air to project electric probes up to 15 feet. These tasers are effective regardless of the person’s weight, size, or drug and alcohol intoxication. Before purchasing you will need to find out if your state has legalized them.
If you’re the type of person who can’t even think of hurting a fly, these safety products are the best things to have around. It’s not necessary about inflicting pain, it’s about having those seconds to protect your property and more importantly your life.
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