22 May 2015

Items To Consider When Buying Self Defense Gear For Women

By Tammie Caldwell


There is confidence in the knowledge that you can protect yourself against any danger at home, at work or along the way. You do not require lethal weapons to be safe from common attacks. With the use of carefully selected self defense gear, you can reduce the harm as well as deter attackers at any time.

The effectiveness of personal alarms is proven indoors and outdoors. The alarms come in convenient sizes that can be hidden strategically to avoid raising suspicion. They also are designed for easy deployment by igniting automatically, through motion or force. They produce loud sound that will alert neighbors and distant passersby. It is convenient to carry in your bag and move around without raising suspicion.

Pepper spray provides you with a chance to incapacitate the attacker in order to escape or call for attention. Since attackers take time to recover, they will be captured easily or give you time to run. A concealing holder makes it safer to carry around without arousing suspicion. You can deploy the spray in seconds. A small and manageable size ensures that it fits alongside the rest of your accessories.

Stun guns work using an electric charge that produces a lightening sound and a spark. With rechargeable batteries, it retains power for a reasonable period of time. The flip out and plug design makes it easy to deploy within seconds of detecting danger. Its convenient size makes easy to carry around and use in case of an attack.

Flashlights may pass as normal home accessories. However, there are specially modified designs that come with additional features to serve as weapons. Besides using light to wade off attackers, the addition of spikes provides a weapon that can hurt the assailant. With a little force, you can inflict injuries and gain an upper hand during a scuffle.

The installation of hidden cameras act as a deterrent, helps in early detection and identification after attacks. They are cleverly concealed in ordinary house fittings like air conditioning gadgets, wall clocks and other appliances like strobe lights around the house. Sophisticate motion cameras alert you in case of an intrusion allowing you to prepare. Strategic placement will make them more effective.

If you have a license to carry guns, a concealing holder would be appropriate. It denies your attacker the advantage of predicting your move or possession. Some of the most effective concealing mechanisms include table clocks, diversion books, bra holsters, among others. The fact that it is concealed in items that are normally found in your living area makes it accessible in case of an attack and makes you feel more secure.

Learning to use any protective gear is important for your safety. A mistake will compromise your security and may make the situation worse. Reasonable pricing and availability of options makes you feel secure in any situation. Use of high quality materials in the manufacture of such gears makes them more reliable and long lasting.




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