If you think that todays world is a safe place to live in, think again. A look at the crime rate figures in your city might convince you that personal security preparedness is an option worth considering. Muggings, assaults, robberies, home invasions, rapes and homicides are frequent occurrences. It is important to learn to protect yourself if you want to avoid becoming an unfortunate victim. In this regard, self defense products and home security equipment are useful.


Non-lethal weapons are designed to temporarily incapacitate their victims instead of killing them. When your attacker is writhing in pain, you can take advantage of this and escape.

One useful personal security product is the ever-popular pepper spray. Pepper spray causes immense irritation to the eyes, nose and throat. When the spray gets into the persons eyes, nose and respiratory system, their capillaries swell up. Eyes are forced shut and breathing is made extremely difficult. They are capable of incapacitating the attacker for up to twenty minutes. Another advantage is that the pepper spray can is very tiny and you can use it even at a distance of six feet. The spray can come in the size of lipstick, rings and other jewelry. Many pepper sprays have dyes that help the police in identifying the criminal.

Another effective self defense weapon is the Taser gun, which can be used in close combat and also at long distance. It has the ability to release hooks which attach to the body of the attacker and give him an electrical shock. The attacker is in severe pain after the shock. It can be used at a distance of 15 feet.

Personal alarms can also be effective, as they emit loud, shrill noise that causes the attacker to back away. They are small and can even have flashlights and pepper spray incorporated into a single unit. They can also be attached to key chains.

Stun guns are small and easily disguisable self defense weapons. One type of stun gun is made in the shape of cell phones. They carry charges of as high as 950,000 volts. These devices cause the muscles to contract and expand at a fast rate and thus deplete the blood sugar from the muscles, making movement impossible. Some stun guns have disabling pins so that they will be useless to the attacker if he grabs it away from the woman.

Home surveillance systems are a must in all homes these days, since they not only offer protection but also peace of mind. Home surveillance devices which allow you to watch over the home with the help of video are one of the best ways to protect your home.

With video spy products, even if someone does break into your home, you can have their faces caught on video, which will help the police to catch and identify the thief. When you have a sign posted outside the house stating that the house is under video surveillance, it can often be a sufficient deterrent in keeping thieves away from the house.

With the help of home surveillance systems, you can monitor the behavior of the childrens babysitter and any questionable behavior can be checked into. This can also help protect your parents from harm from the domestic help.

Insurance companies also give discounts on the premiums when you have home security equipment installed in your house.

All these benefits make self defense products and home surveillance systems worth every penny.By: Jeff DranekArticle Directory: http://www.articledashboard.comJeff Dranek is author of this article on