Self Defense Tips, Tactics, and Product Recommendations- page 8

The first step to staying safe is understanding the threats that exist in public spaces. Threats such as bag-snatching, pickpocketing, harassment and much more are realities that must be faced. Once you grasp these potential dangers, buying personal safety tools like pepper sprays or alarms, found on our site, becomes a simple yet effective step towards...

Personal Protection Options for Self-Defense and Security In today’s world, personal safety is a priority that cannot be overlooked. Whether you’re walking alone at night, traveling, or simply looking to enhance your home security, having the right personal protection tools is essential. This guide will explore the top five personal protection options...

Yes, it is safe for a woman to travel alone, but there are risks she must be mindful of. While not an all-inclusive experience, over 50% of women have experienced harassment during their travels according to Booking.com. Prior knowledge about your destination's safety standards, cultural norms, and potential risk factors is paramount to a safer journey....

Seniors can effectively defend themselves using simple techniques tailored to their physical abilities. These include unarmed defense methods such as wrist releases, palm heel strikes, and elbow strikes, that need not demand overwhelming strength or agility. Contrary to popular belief, it's not always about overpowering an opponent but more about gaining...

A standard Taser gun outputs an electric charge that ranges between 50,000 to 75,000 volts. This high electric force acts directly on the target's nervous system, causing a sudden but temporary loss of muscle control. Even though such stunning power might make you think otherwise, it's not the sole measure of a Taser's efficiency. Interestingly, along...

Navigating public transportation securely starts with understanding your route. This includes knowing the stops, schedules, and key details about the area to avoid ending up somewhere unfamiliar or unsafe. Perhaps another aspect of safety you hadn't considered is pre-planning; having a solid plan in place can help tremendously in decreasing potential...

In the realm of self-defense, both stun guns and pepper spray possess unique advantages. Stun guns deliver an incapacitating shock to the attacker, while pepper spray can cause severe and disorienting irritation. However, the decision depends heavily on one's comfort level with each tool and their specific situation. After all, an effective defense...

Pepper spray is a potent form of self-defense designed to temporarily incapacitate an attacker. This is achieved through its active ingredient, oleoresin capsicum (OC), which is extracted from cayenne peppers and causes intense burning sensations when in contact with skin or respiratory systems. However, it's important to remember that while effective,...