Self Defense Products Blog

For the third time in month, a person was attacked in the Lake Phalen area of St. Paul. This time, it was a 23 year old woman jogger, according a story on KARE-11 TV.

It’s sad that some person or persons are intent on targeting people in this area and making them feel vulnerable. Most of these cases have not involved robbery attempts, just criminal assault. I don’t know whether these criminals are frustrated about the economy and have turned to taking their frustrations out on innocent victims, but I do know that is has to stop!

I would love to see one of these criminals run into someone carrying pepper spray or a Taser and getting a taste of their own medicine.

I just saw this story on the local news tonight about a man who had stolen a car. This thief was so proud of himself that he actually called 911 and reported that he had stolen a car and, since he was much smarter than the police, they would never catch him!

Well, he was wrong. The police arrived at his residence the next day and arrested him. You see, the police have this new fangled device called “caller ID”. It lets them see exactly who is calling them and provides the callers phone number, etc. This feature is very useful for determining who called them in case the caller gets disconnected at some point during the phone call. People that need help, or are reporting to authorities that someone else needs help, can get disconnected for various reasons like passing out, trying to escape a dangerous situation like a criminal chasing them, etc.

It turns out that caller ID also comes in real handy when the authorites are trying to locate a REALLY STUPID CRIMINAL!

Maybe it’s just me, but it sure seems like there is a lot more crime these days. I think that when times get tough, Americans naturally do whatever they can to survive. Most of us with an education and some work experience have options regarding what type of work we will accept even in the current dismal state of the economy.

If you’re young and stupid, you probably don’t have many (or any) sources of income to turn to. Unfortunetly, it seems like there are more people turning to crime these days as a way to support themselves. The crime industry is an equal idiot employment opportunity. There are no resumes needed, no job interviews to go on, no sending your resume off into some black box and just praying that SOMEONE will eventually invite you to meet for an interview.

Can you imagine some armed robber holding up a gas station and the clerk behind the window asking the robber “Is this your first robbery attempt? Because you act like you don’t have much experience at this sort of thing. How many robbery’s have you successfully pulled off in the past? Have you actually ever shot a person? I’m sorry, but I really don’t think you’re qualified to pull off this robbery. I think it’s best if you just leave because we would like to pursue some other, more qualifed robbers. If you will just leave a business card, we’ll add your information to our database of other criminals and follow up with you if we have a need for your services within the next 12 months.”

http://www.LaneSelfDefense.com/wildfire.htm

I just registered my new TASER C2 with TASER International and was thinking I made a pretty good investment in the safety of myself and my family. Let me explain how valuable this device is, in case you’re not familiar the TASER C2.

The TASER C2 is a self-defense electronic control device Manufactured by TASER International, the same company that manufactures TASERs used by Law Enforcement personnel all over the world. The TASER C2 is just as effective as the TASER used by Law Enforcement, plus it has some smart additional features which make it perfect for any ordinary citizen to use.

The TASER C2 uses a replaceable cartridge containing compressed nitrogen to deploy to the small probes that are attached to the TASER C2 by insulated conductive wires with a maximum length of 15 feet. The TASER C2 transmits electrical pulses along the wires and into the body of affecting the sensory and motor functions of the peripheral nervous system. The energy can penetrate up to 2 inches of clothing, or 1 inch per probe.

How does a TASER work?
The human nervous system communicates with simple electrical impulses. The command center (brain and spinal cord) processes information and makes decisions. The peripheral nervous system includes the sensory and motor nerves. The sensory nerves carry information from the body to the brain (temperature, touch, etc.) the motor nerves carry commands from the brain to the muscles to control movement and can be involuntary in response to the sensory information. An example would be involuntary muscle reaction to pull the hand away from a hot object.

TASER technology uses similar electrical pulses to costs stimulation that affects the century and motor nerves. No muscular incapacitation (NMI) occurs when a device is able to cause involuntary stimulation of both the sensory nerves and the motor nerves. It is not dependent on pain and is effective on subjects with a high level of pain tolerance.

Previous generations of stun guns could primarily affect the Senator nerves only, resulting in pain compliance. A person with a very high tolerance pain (e.g., a drug abuser or a trained, focused fighter) might be able to fight through the pain of a traditional stun gun.

Electricity must be able to flow between the probes of the electrodes.

Electricity generally follows the path of least resistance between the probes. The greater the spread between the probes on the target, generally the greater the NMI effectiveness.

Electricity will generally not pass to others in contact with the subject unless contact is made directly between or on the probes.

Electricity can arc through clothing.

Exposure to water will not cause electrocution to increase the power to the subject (electrical charge is fixed inside the TASER device, and will not increase significantly even with environmental changes).

TASER technology uses similar electrical pulses to cause stimulation that affects the sensory and motor nerves. Neromuscular Incapacitation (NMI) occurs when a device is able to cause an involuntary stimulation of both the sensory nerves and the motor nerves. It is not dependent on pain and is effective on subjects of the high level of pain tolerance.

SPECIAL FEATURES TO PREVENT MISUSE
Every time a TASER C2 cartridge is deployed, at least 24 small, confetti -like AFID tags are ejected. Each AFID is printed with the serial number of the cartridge deployed, allowing law enforcement agencies to determine the registered owner of the cartridge and track citizen use if ever used in a criminal act.

You are required to complete a criminal background check in order to receive a unique code that will be used to activate your TASER C2. This means that when a TASER C2 has been fired, it will be much easier for the police to track down the registered owner of the device.

The TASER C2, with laser guided targeting, costs $350. It costs another $10 to register your unit with TASER. This is a one-time fee.

The TASER C2 is certainly not the cheapest self defense device available, but I feel this is the most effective, non-lethal self defense device currently on the market and well worth the investment in the safety of myself and my family.

http://www.laneselfdefense.com/c2taser.htm

Stay safe to stay alive,

Steve Lane
Self Defense & Surveillance Shop
http://www.LaneSelfDefense.com
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Another week, another disappointing stock market. But, cheer up! I think some long overdue change is on it’s way. And remember, there’s more to life than just money. To paraphrase Abraham Lincoln, “This too, shall pass.”

We don’t have to look too far to see the signs of outrageous greed that ran rampant during the last stock market bull cycle. Here are just some of the highlights from the last week of media reports that exhibit the excessive greediness of corporate executives:

• The Trustee in the Bernard Madoff bankruptcy case reported that the financier hadn’t bought any securities for the past 13 years!

• The SEC filed fraud charges against Texas billionaire Allen Stanford and two other executives of Stanford Group of selling $8 billion in high-yield certificates of deposit with impossibly high interest rates in a worldwide scheme.

• GM CEO Rick Wagoner was quoted at a press conference stating: “We have to restructure…so we can be viable at a sales level that is dramatically lower than what we ever anticipated.” Huh? You mean GM Executives never considered what would happen if oil prices increased from historically low levels and what impact that would have on their dominant market share position and sales of gas guzzling SUV’s and trucks? Were they too busy working on their golf game to bother with such small details?

• Speaking of General Motors, GM and Chrysler told the U.S. Congress that they could need $21.6 billion more in aid to keep them going. GM said it could need $100 billion in financing if it filed for bankruptcy, and CEO Rick Wagner said bankruptcy would be “risky” and would only be used as a last resort. I wonder what Wagner really means when he says that a GM bankruptcy would be “risky”? Risky for him, personally, and his future salary and earnings prospect perhaps?

• UBS agreed to pay $780 million and identify some American clients with undeclared bank accounts, to settle a tax case and avert criminal charges. But Switzerland’s finance minister vowed that the country’s bank secrecy would be maintained.

But, as Bob Dylan would say, “The times, they are a changing.” Yes, the Federal Goverment is throwing an awful lot of money at our financial markets to try and stop the decline in our financial markets and restore some resembelance of confidence again. As inflationary as the long-term effects of this loose money policy will be, they really don’t have a choice if they have any hope of preventing the global economy from falling into a long, deep and severe depression.

Critics of President Obama’s new housing rescue plan say they don’t want to pay for their neighbor’s mortgage in the form of higher taxes. Well, I don’t think anyone is happy about paying higher taxes, but what choice do we really have? The economy is messed up, big time. We can’t blame President Obama for this because things were already messed up by the time he was elected into office. He could complain about the crappy job that he inherited from the outgoing administration, but he’s not. He’s doing everything that he can to try and stop the bleeding and prevent any further damage from occuring.

Now, to get back to the headline of this long-winded blog post, It was clear from the November 2008 U.S. Presidential results that Americans wanted change. Not just a little tweak, but a major change. Well, change IS coming. It has to, or else we are all dead. Not just the US economy, but the global economy. How can you imagine that a person as insane as Adolph Hitler became so powerful? Germany was weak from the last major recession and people were starving and desperate for change. These people were so desperate that they decided that while Hitler had some radical ideas, nothing else had worked so far. They HAD to DO SOMETHING! So they put this guy named Hitler with some crazy ideas into power to see if that might fix things. And the rest is history, as they say.

Please don’t misunderstand and think that I’m comparing President Obama to Adolph Hitler, because that is NOT WHAT I’M DOING. American’s are smart enough to learn from the past mistakes of others and I think Obama is exactly what America needs right now to get us out of this financial mess without creating more problems down the road.

Just to be safe, you might want to pick up a C2 TASER in case their’s an uprising in your neigborhood…

www.LaneSelfDefense.com/c2taser.htm

A Taser is simply a less lethal alternative to a hand gun. Afterall, you just want to stop your neighbor from attacking you and stealing your stuff. You don’t want to actually KILL HIM, right?

Stay safe to stay alive,

Steve Lane

Self Defense & Surveillance Shop

http://www.LaneSelfDefense.com

http://www.LaneSurveillance.com

Did you know that there is actually a difference between taser guns and stun guns? Many people don’t know the differences and it is assumed that they are both the same thing. However, while they may both give out electric shocks, there are some differences that you should be aware of. Knowing these differences will help you to choose the best self defense product to suit your needs.

Stun Guns and Taser Guns - The Differences

There are a few differences between stun guns and taser guns that you should be aware of before you choose either of them. They can potentially make a big difference into how safe you are while you are using the products and so it is important to understand the differences and how they affect you.

Taser guns are typically more high tech than stun guns. They work when you are up to fifteen feet away from your attacker. Two probes are sent from the taser gun to the attacker and they become stuck while they emit a seven second initial shock. They require both probes to be attached to the attacker before they will work properly. A stun gun on the other hand needs close contact before it will be effective. It does not have probes but it has a very loud sound that often frightens attackers off before they have had a chance to hurt you.

Taser guns will temporarily paralyze your attacker. They will likely fall down to the ground and they will lose control over their limbs for a short period of time. A stun gun is merely there to give a short shock. It will not paralyze the attacker as long as a taser gun would and it is not as powerful usually as a taser gun either. However, that does not mean to say that a stun gun is not as effective as a taser gun - it can be and it costs a lot less than a taser gun too.

Taser guns can be expensive because they are so effective. They are also bigger than stun guns too. With stun guns you can purchase ones which are designed to fool the attacker. Cell phone stun guns and keychain stun guns are particular popular as they are easy to carry around and they are not obvious like taser guns can be. They would be ideal for anybody who does not want to look like they have a self defense weapon.

Typically taser guns are more effective but stun guns can also be extremely effective too. The noise of the stun gun tends to be enough to scare away many attackers. Then the short shock that is given also causes attackers to think twice about staying and continuing the attack. This is especially the case with cell phone stun guns as the attacker does not expect anything and the shock usually causes them to run away. However some attackers may not be put off by s short shock and that is where taser guns come in. They paralyze the attacker so that they do not have a chance to continue the attack and that leaves you with plenty of time to escape.

Overall both taser guns and stun guns are effective and both can protect you against an attack. However, you should always understand the differences between the two; especially the distances required for them to be effective!

When you think of self defense products you typically think about pepper spray, stun guns or personal security alarms. However, there is another effective form of self defense that is not usually considered and that is a safety light.

How Safety Lights May Help

Safety lights are designed to light up the way when you are out walking on a dark night. Not only do they help you to see better, but they also enable you to draw attention to yourself. This may seem like a bad idea; after all, who wants to draw attention to themselves at night when there are potential attackers out there? Surely the attacker will see you and find it easier to attack you? Well surprisingly drawing attention to yourself does not increase the risk of you being attacked, instead it prevents it.
By drawing attention to yourself with a safety light it enables other people to see you. So if you are attacked there is a better chance that somebody will witness what is happening. Help can then be called and your attacker will be scared off. So that is one way in which a safety light can protect you.

By lighting up the way a safety light will also help you to see potential attackers. Often when you are walking late at night it is difficult to see what is in front of you. That is why so many people are attacked because their attacker can see them, but they did not see their attacker until it was too late. By seeing where you are going you will be able to assess the possible risks ahead and that can potentially stop you from being attacked.

Choosing a Good Safety Light

There are different lights that you can purchase but typically the best types to get are the LED versions. You can also choose between flashing lights and simple constant lights. If you use a flashing light that does help to draw attention to you when you are being attacked. A constant light is better to help you to see where you are going. For best results it would be a good idea to purchase a LED light that has the ability to flash but which also has a constant light on it too.

If you want a light which is convenient to carry then you should choose the Cell Phone flash light. This is designed to peel and stick to your cell phone and it can easily be operated whenever it is needed. It lasts for up to 6,000 hours and you can use it literally everywhere. It is small enough to easily carry around and use outside and generally it is one of the best lights available.

If you just want the simplest of safety lights then the LED light is what you need. It comes with seven different flashing patterns and you can choose from three different styles. There is a wrist strap, a bicycle light and a belt clip. It has a very powerful light and the seven different flashing functions will help you to signal help if it is needed.

Overall safety lights may not be able to directly stop an attack, but they can help to prevent them. It would be a good idea to carry around another self defense product such as pepper spray if you really want to protect yourself, or even just a personal safety alarm to further draw attention to yourself in the event of an attack. You can even purchase combined safety alarms and lights and that may be the best option for you.

How do you feel about the economy in today’s world? We are reading in almost every country, that crime is on the rise due to the problems in the workforce and the fall in the economy. So how will you defend yourself? Recent headlines are reading more and more of bank robberies, home invasions, car vandalism and thefts, purse snatchings, and other criminal behavior. With millions of people out of work, it is no wonder.

Crime analysts have always had different opinions about economic downturns leading to increasing crime rates. However, since the most recent fall on Wall Street, law enforcement agencies worldwide have seen notable increases in violence and property offenses as signs it is related to the economy. Cities around world are reporting robberies in unprecedented numbers compared to recent years, or even decades. Many of the target victims are retail stores which have never seen crimes such as these. Those would include grocery and clothing stores, banks, and even restaurant suppliers. Thefts of cars have jumped nationwide by 164% from last year, and vandalism leading to theft has more than doubled. Most law enforcement officers say it has been in direct correlation to the economy falling.

In October 2008, a survey of 180 law enforcement agencies by the Police Executive Research Forum in Washington, D.C., found that 75% cited the recent rise in crime was related to property crime.

The idea that the crime rate picks up when the economy tanks makes a lot of sense, intuitively. The unemployment rate increases during a recession and some of these newly unemployed people with marginal employment skills will likely turn to crime to support themselves and cover their cost of living.

The FBI states that the most vulnerable portion of the population, are young adults, many of whom have already been in some type of trouble with police, and who were trying to move into the workforce. They can’t find a job to keep them from returning to previously committed lives of crime. The Center for Crime Prevention and Control says the demand for illegal drugs is also being driven to more crime as the economy falls. Major surges in crime, are at their highest since the 1990’s. The sale of illicit drugs is the only way many criminals can find a way to afford the drugs to sell to those who illegally do them.

The combination of declining resources and increases in many offenses may be representing only the first wave of the bad news. Because desperate people do desperate things to stay afloat, there are thousands who are giving away pets because they can’t afford to feed them. Where once there was a dog to bark away an intruder, there is now nothing to deter a thief. People without an income certainly can’t spend upwards of $100 per month to install and run home security systems. Many have turned to the one time purchase of home alarms that do not require monthly service fees.

Many cities saw a dramatic decrease in crime over 2007 and 2008 due to more police patrols. However, 62% of US police departments are now having to cut their forces and cutting overtime spending completely.

Among cities reporting increases in crimes, almost all account this to the sagging economy. Atlanta Police blames the economy for increases of 14% in burglary, and 17% in auto theft. Instead of stealing jewelry and other valuables, burglars are taking flat-screen TVs and computers which can be resold as there is more demand. Thieves are even stealing license plates for the renewal stickers in order to find relief from paying taxes on their vehicles.

The safety of all citizens must be our first priority; the second is the protection of their property. We are doing our part by raising your awareness to methods of protection.

We are going to list numerous products below that you may or may not have thought of:

Motion Alarm with Keypad

Window Glass Breakage Alarm

Auto Dialer Wireless Home Security System

Voice Alert Driveway/Home Alarm Door Brace

Stun Master 775,000v

Z-Force Slim

Talon Mini

Pretender Cell Phone Stun Gun

C2 Taser

Pepper Sprays

Pepper Foam

Wild Fire 18%

Instructional Fighting DVDs

If you are looking for a self defense product with a difference then why not try out instructional combat DVD’s? Designed to teach you how to fight back if needed, instructional DVD’s can be extremely effective at preventing attacks and theft in the street.

How are Instructional DVD’s Helpful?

Many people do not even consider instructional DVD’s because they feel that they will be a waste of time. Preferring instead to attend actual classes, people do often think that DVD’s are a waste of time. However, what if you don’t have the time to attend a martial arts class?

Instructional DVD’s give you the convenience of teaching you self defense techniques within your own home. You can learn at your own time and you will learn everything you need to know about protecting yourself while you are out and about in the street.

Another advantage to instructional DVDs is that you can learn more than one type of self defense. There is a wide range of techniques to choose from including:

• American Combat Karate
• Unarmed Combat Course
• Secrets of Gun, Knife Disarmament
• Advanced Combative Tactics

Out of the above the Secrets of Gun, Knife Disarmament is probably one of the most informative DVDs that you can purchase for self defense. Gun and knife crime is common in many areas throughout America. When you are attacked with a knife or a gun it can be potentially fatal and often people just do not know how to protect themselves against such weapons. With this DVD you will learn how to disarm an attacker who comes at you with a gun or a knife and that will obviously help you to protect yourself in the street. Not only is it helpful, it is also potentially lifesaving.

Another really useful instructional self defense DVD is the Unarmed Combat Course. This DVD teaches you how to fight without weapons. It will show you the best techniques to use when you are being attacked and when you need to use any means necessary to protect both you and your family. Combining different self defense techniques, this DVD is unique and it will teach you how to protect yourself even in the most violent of situations. What you need to remember is that when you are being attacked, it is likely that your attacker will do anything to hurt you. It is their intention to hurt you and so you need to know exactly how to protect yourself no matter what your attacker throws at you.

One worry that you may have is how do you protect yourself against an attacker who has advanced karate or martial arts skills? Luckily the “Street Sage I” DVD is there to help. It will teach you everything that you need to know about taking down an attacker who has an obvious advantage over you. Whether they are a thug, a martial arts expert or a trained boxer, you will learn exactly how to defend yourself with this DVD.
Overall instructional DVDs may not be the obvious choice when it comes to self defense. However, they can be extremely useful and there are some really exceptional ones available. So why not check out our range of fantastic self defense DVD’s and start learning how to protect yourself against even the toughest of attackers?

If you are looking for a good self defense product then mace and pepper spray will likely be something that you have considered. However, what you may not realize is that mace spray is different to pepper spray and you need to be aware of these differences before you purchase either of them.

Understanding the Differences
The main reason why you need to know the differences between the two sprays is because they work differently to each other. They both are designed to be sprayed into your attackers face, but they will have different effects and they will need to be treated differently too.

Pepper spray tends to be less painful than mace spray. This is because the ingredients within it are taken from hot peppers and they are mixed with an oily substance to make it cling to the skin. The hot pepper liquid irritates the skin and causes discomfort as well as difficulty with breathing. The symptoms that it causes are practically the same as mace spray but it is slightly milder than mace spray tends to be.

Mace spray contains CN tear gas and it is extremely painful to the eyes. It is an aerosol that has inflammatory and irritant properties. As with pepper spray the mace is designed to stick to the skin and that causes the attacker to suffer ongoing pain. If the substance dries and then the area becomes wet again, it is likely that it will set off the effects of the gas again and ongoing agony will start. Pepper spray on the other hand dissipates over a short period of time and it is easier to remove than mace spray.

Due to the power of mace spray, in some states you are required to take a course in how to use the spray before you purchase it. This stops it from being misused and it will also prevent you from getting into a lot of trouble. If you do use the spray incorrectly then your attacker could potentially sue you for the pain caused. Obviously you do not want that to happen so it is always safer to take a course and use the spray correctly! You do not usually need any training to use pepper spray because it is not as harmful as mace. For that reason it might be a more convenient alternative for many people.

Typically mace is more effective than pepper spray, but owning pepper spray will still enable you to protect yourself. An attacker will always think twice after you have sprayed them with pepper spray as it still really irritates the eyes and the skin. Only a very determined attacker will be able to get passed the effects of the spray. So it would be a good idea to run as soon as you have sprayed the person. That way you have the best chance of escaping.

Overall both mace and pepper spray are extremely effective in stopping an attacker. They work in the same way but their ingredients are the main thing that differs. Mace spray is much more powerful than pepper spray but that can make it more complicated to carry and to use. Always check your state laws to see that you can purchase mace in your local area. If you can’t then pepper spray would be a great alternative and it can be just as effective at stopping an attack as mace spray too.

This was reported today on the Kare 11 web site (www.kare11.com) the local NBC affiliate in the Twin Cities of Minnesota:

Minneapolis Police are looking for a man they believe is exposing himself to female joggers at area lakes. According to a news release police say the suspect has been “inappropriately touching women” in the Lake Harriet area in the last few weeks.

Investigators say they have two reports of the suspect molesting women at Lake Harriet but they believe the male may have been exposing himself to women around other area lakes.

The suspect is described as:

• white male
• 6′ tall
• between 20 and 30 years of age
• medium build
• light colored hair

Anyone with possible information is asked to call Minneapolis Police at 612-673-3081.
(Copyright 2008 by KARE. All Rights Reserved.)

As I mentioned, the above story was reported on the web site of Kare 11. On the 10:00 news broadcast this evening, the reporters updated this story and said a third woman has now come forward and said that she too was a victim of this pervert.

In last nights boradcast of the same story, they showed a video clip with an interview of a police officer who recommended that women not be in this area alone and carry mace. I couldn’t agree more.

Unfortunetly, most people don’t realize that Mace is just a brand name of pepper spray and, worse yet, many people don’t know where can they can buy pepper spray.

It’s a good thing you’re reading this so you can explain to them they can buy pepper spray just by following this link:

http://www.laneselfdefense.com/macehardcase.htm

Self defense weapons are readily available these days and they can play an important part in keeping you safe. However, many people are concerned about just how safe self defense products are to use. If you are one of those people then here you will find everything you need to know about the potential dangers of the products. This should help to give you a better idea of how you can benefit from the products and how to use them effectively.

The Potential Dangers Involved

Not all self defense weapons are dangerous. Personal safety alarms for example can be extremely effective and they also cause no harm to the attacker or to you. It is mainly pepper and mace spray as well as taser and stun guns that can be the problem.

What you first need to realize is that without learning how to properly use the products then really they are completely useless. So many people purchase self defense products without learning how to use them correctly and that basically gives them a false sense of security. When it comes to using the weapon and you don’t know how to use it correctly then obviously you will struggle with it. All it takes is a second or two struggle and the attacker could have gotten to you. So it is vital that you learn how the product works otherwise you are risking your safety. Self defense weapons will not work by simply just showing them to your attacker!

Pepper spray is typically considered to be quite safe. However, officials have noted that the spray can cause serious health problems. Obviously when you spray your attacker you want to stop them by any means possible. However, did you know that spraying them with pepper spray could potentially kill them? This is because it can cause temporary respiratory problems and if the attacker suffers from asthma for example, it could be potentially fatal.

It is not common for attackers to die after they have been sprayed or shot at with a taser gun. However you do need to be aware of the potential consequences of using self defense products. You should only ever resort to using them if you truly are in danger. You should never start a fight or spray somebody just because you feel threatened. There should be some form of actual threat to your safety otherwise you could end up on the wrong side of the law.

One potential problem that could arise from mace and pepper spray as well as with stun guns is that your attacker could gain access to them. If they managed to overpower you before you used the product then they could turn around and use the weapon on you. So it is essential that you keep the weapon out of sight until you are attacked. You have to use the element of surprise as that is what scares most attackers away.

Overall there are a few dangers that can occur when you use self defense weapons. However, they mainly occur when you do not know how to use the products properly. If you learn how to use the products and if you are sensible when you use them then they can be really effective. Self defense weapons are great to carry around in this day and age and they can really help to ensure your safety when you do have to go out alone.

OK. Every once in a while we all need a good laugh. This story is a true story and is totally laughable and sad at the same time. While you read the story think of how differently things could have worked out if there had been an alarm system like the Voice Alert System 6 to warn the car owners.

There was a man who stole a Porsche Carrera and got caught. He was charged with grand theft auto, and was told that he was to appear in court. No problem, except for one thing. He had no transportation. That’s why he stole such a high profile car to begin with. Maybe he thought he would totally blend in driving in a car worth over $100,000. Wrong. That’s why he was going to court. Police didn’t think he blended well.

What was the next logical move for the 37 year old San Francisco hair stylist? Yes, you know but just don’t want to think it out loud. He stole another car. He had to get to court!

So, he stole a Lexus SUV - keys and all. Police noticed the SUV when people started to gather around it because there were several Yorkshire Terriers wandering around inside the car.

The result was that he was convicted in the Porsche crime and then charged with receiving a stolen vehicle, receiving stolen property and animal cruelty for leaving the puppies in the vehicle. It doesn’t get much more ridiculous than this.

The serious side to this is that there could have been a way for the real owners of both cars to avoid having them stolen. The Voice Alert System 6 is an annunciator system featuring wireless PIR sensors transmitters and a remote receiver/speaker base unit. Users record their own alert messages and are then notified with their own voice message when activity in a monitored area is detected. Key applications include:

The Voice Alert System 6 can be used to monitor your home or office. It can monitor your driveway - in case a child is around, or in case someone is trying to steal your car. Since it is wireless and covers an area of up to 1000 feet - even through walls and up staircases - it will alert you in your own voice with a message you record that something is happening in a particular area. In the case above, the monitor could have said that there was movement in the garage or the driveway, which would have alerted the owner of the cars to investigate and prevent the cars from being stolen.

Protect yourself in advance. The Voice Alert System 6 is effective and affordable. It can keep your cars, your children and your home safe.

Pepper spray can be an excellent form of self defense; however it can also be extremely dangerous if it is not used correctly.

Even though it is not illegal within the United States of America, there are laws that you have to follow when it comes to the use of pepper spray. Here you will find out everything that you need to know about these laws as well as tips to use the spray correctly.

The Importance of Using Pepper Spray Correctly

In many situations using pepper spray can really help to protect you against an attacker. However if you do not use it correctly there is a possibility that you could be hit with a civil liability. This is because all assault is considered to be a criminal offense. If you punch somebody then you can often get charged with assault. The same goes for pepper spray, if you cannot prove that it was self defense then you could end up in serious trouble.

There are certain situations where you cannot use the spray and these include:

• When you just don’t like the look of someone
• When a person is annoying you

If you use pepper spray for your own personal reasons then it is against the law and again you will end up with criminal charges being pressed against you. You have to remember that the spray is incredibly powerful and in some extreme cases it can be potentially life threatening. So when you use it, it has to be because you are in serious danger and it has to be self defense.

Pepper Spray Laws in Different States
Different states have different laws regarding the purchase and use of pepper spray. In California if you misuse pepper spray you could end up with a fine of up to $1,000. You could even have to serve three years in prison so it is fairly serious if you do misuse the spray. When it comes to purchasing the spray you also have to ensure that there is a warning label on the product that tells you it is against the law to misuse it.

You also have to be aware that there are some places which forbid you to even carry the product. These include onboard commercial aircrafts and in federal buildings. However if you place the pepper spray in your checked in luggage on an aircraft then that is usually ok. The fine that you could face if you ignore this rule is up to $25,000.

Overall you have to ensure that when you purchase pepper spray you get it from a licensed firearms or pharmacist within your local area. You will need to check the laws in your area just to check that you do not purchase a spray that is stronger than what is allowed. Pepper spray can be potentially lifesaving but it can also be dangerous if used incorrectly. Even when it is used correctly, there is no guarantee that you will escape your attacker. However it is a good form of self defense and in most states it isn’t illegal; you just have to follow the appropriate laws.

Pepper Spray has become a staple when it comes to warding off potential attackers and little by little, it is being used in place of other forms of protection - even in unusual situations.

Here is the latest idea out of New Zealand. Fisheries are having to deal with too many poachers, costing money and creating situations that cause injuries to fishermen and fishery officers.

Here is the reprint from new Zealand’s “One News” that shows how the country has decided to deal with the problem:

Fishery officers want pepper spray
Oct 26, 2008 10:09 PM

The fishery officers’ union is calling for access to retractable batons and pepper spray to help them confront seafood poachers.

Fishery officers, who already wear stab-proof vests, want the additional armoury to deal with poachers and allow them to escape safely from threatening situations, says National Union of Public Employees organiser Martin Cooney.

The union is making the call an election issue.

“Politicians state that there are ‘no go’ areas for fishery officers. This is because their current equipment has gaps, meaning it is not safe for them to go,” Cooney says.

“Much of the black market paua and rock lobster (crayfish) poached from such areas in the Wellington/Wairarapa and the Gisborne area is taken to Auckland or overseas.”

Many of the poachers have links with gangs and organised crime, he says.

Fishery officers are trained to use handcuffs and open handed combat moves, and travel in pairs for safety

No matter what your situation is, if you are looking for a good form of non-lethal protection, pepper spray is affordable and effective, comes in a variety of applications and will keep you safe.

I read a story on MSN today about some guy in Florida who ordered some food at the local McDonalds drive-up window and then tried to pay the casher with some of his weed! Can you imagine that? Talk about a stoner…Well, the cashier called the cops and provided them with a description of his vehicle and the cops picked him up. And of course, he was still carrying his stash with him. He was charged and released on $500 bail.

Man, someone really has to be pretty desperate to try a stunt like that. Well…I guess either desperate or really stoned. Or maybe a little bit of both.

It sure feels like the economy is getting bad and the stock market certainly agrees with this. Did you know the stock market usually is a leading indicator and is actually a reaction to economic activity up to 6 months in the future? It’s true. Based on the crappy stock market we’ve all seen in September and October, it looks like the economy is going to get a whole lot worse.

When the economy declines, crime increases. People get desperate and desperate times calls for desperate measures. Just keep this in mind the next time you find yourself in a vulnerable situation like walking the dog late at night or going to your car in a deserted parking garage.

I’m not bringing these things up to scare you, but rather to prepare you. If you are prepared, you will have won half the battle. Consider carrying a pepper spray or stun gun with you…just in case you find yourself in a scary situation.

Stay safe to stay alive,

Steve Lane

Self Defense & Surveillance Shop

http://www.LaneSelfDefense.com

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With the crime rate taking a toll on the society, very little has been left to the victim’s hand as far as defense is concerned. It is the utter helplessness of the victim that puts the criminals at an advantage. Even though numerous self defense gadgets are available in market these days, a handy, smart and useful gadget always serves as the most apt aid. Cell phone stun guns are one such defense tool that comes to the rescue of a victim in a helpless situation.

Cell phone stun guns are the latest tool in masked self defense. Cell phones are a common gadget carried by almost everyone these days and hence to many, the dual role of the cell phone as the high effective non-lethal self-defense will remain beyond comprehension.

A cell phone stun gun works very effectively. As one presses the end of the stun device pointing towards the teaser or criminal and presses the trigger it dumps the electrical charge into the person’s body and exercises their muscle group vigorously. The longer one holds it on the person, the more effective the shock effect is. Hence a couple of seconds of holding can take a toll on the criminal.

The best part of the usage of cell phone stun gun is that the user will not feel any shock back even if he or she is touching the person or if they are holding on to the victim. The stun effect is actually localized to the place where the user is holding in on the person.

The cell phone stun gun can be as powerful worth 950,000 volts and may also include a flashlight. The flashlight comes as a help when some one needs to light up his or her door while unlocking it. The cell phone stun gun is thus can be used as a unique self defense tool if an attacker tries to hurt some one.

It is here where http://www.laneselfdefense.com serves as an aid. The website brings to table all the useful tools of self defense which comes to your rescue when you need them the most. This power packed tool of self defense takes down an attacker facilitating the victim’s escape.

The self defense cell phone stun gun comes in various designs and colors. They are handy and can be good looking also. Cell phone stun guns can be categorized in to many types. Namely

Camera phone Pretender stun gun: At 950,000 volts, this is one of the high voltage stun guns which are available. Test firing this is enough to stop an attacker. Using it leads the bright electric current to pulsate across the top of the unit creating an intimidating electrical sound.

Stun Master: The Stun Master 800,000 volt Cell Phone Stun Gun is quite simple to use. It can be turned off safety and is touch assailant.

Firestorm: This is one of the most realistic approaches in addressing a potential danger and thus escaping from it.

Be it a crowded place or a lone ally , you will no more feel insecure with this cell phone stun gun in hand. With a security tool of this potential in hand, you have nothing to worry.

Stay safe to stay alive,

Steve Lane

http://www.laneselfdefense.com

In this varied world of ours, we often pay no heed to the dangers that are lurking about in the very safety of our backyards. We need to protect our families, our homes, and also ourselves. Safety is one of the most important factors in our lives, and it is your duty to protect your family members, and your home, in case something or someone threatens them. But how can you effectively provide the best possible security for your house?

The answer is simple, get an Electronic Barking Dog Alarm. It is small, easy to use, but can give you one of the most effective and efficient securities. There are numerous advantages of this electronic barking dog alarm. Walls, glass, wood do not deter the functioning, as it works with the microwave technology, which can go through all most of the materials used for the construction of house. It can literally see through the walls.

The electronic barking dog alarms are equipped with the latest microwave technology to provide you with the best possible security. It is equivalent to the technology used by the police radar systems. If the intruder even comes within the range of 20 feet, the device starts emitting the sound of an angry dog barking. The customers review says that some of the mistaken the sound for a real angry German Shepard, barking at them. The intensity and the frequency of the bark depend on the distance of the intruder. If the intruder is standing close, the bark becomes more intense and frequent.

As per the police report, barking dogs are very effective in warding off dangers. They can easily prevent burglars and thieves from attacking your home. This can be termed as the perfect watchdog that requires no food, no sleep, never mess up the house, and never fails in his duty. The radar advantage provides it with eyes to see beyond the visible. It needs a 110 AC electrical point, and if it is plugged in, it can provide the security you need, round the clock, without failing.

The electronic barking dogs can be the perfect security measure for your apartment, motor homes, houses, warehouses, jewelry stores, private and public buildings, hotels, and factories. You can place it anywhere inside your home, most preferably behind the front door, or near the back door. You can choose from the different sounds that the device would emit. It can be the sounds of the rainforest in the daytime, but be sure of turning to barking dog at night.

Some of the important features of the electronic barking dog alarm are provided here,

-The bark is very realistic, which is very effective.
-The sound switching is very easy, just with the push of the button.
-It can see through the walls.
-The maximum range of this device is around 21 feet, which a very good distance.
-It does not accompany the hassles of owning a pet dog.
-Consumes very little power.
-No special installation is required for this alarm
-It is small in size, therefore takes up very little space
-It is absolutely maintenance free.

Stay safe to stay alive,

Steve Lane

http://www.laneselfdefense.com

Tags: electronic watch dog, Home security, How to protect yourself from attack, Self Defense

With the crime rate taking a toll on the society, very little has been left to the victim’s hand as far as defense is concerned. It is the utter helplessness of the victim that puts the criminals at an advantage. Even though numerous self defense gadgets are available in market these days, a handy, smart and useful gadget always serves as the most apt aid. Cell phone stun guns are one such defense tool that comes to the rescue of a victim in a helpless situation.

Cell phone stun guns are the latest tool in masked self defense. Cell phones are a common gadget carried by almost everyone these days and hence to many, the dual role of the cell phone as the high effective non-lethal self-defense will remain beyond comprehension.

A cell phone stun gun works very effectively. As one presses the end of the stun device pointing towards the teaser or criminal and presses the trigger it dumps the electrical charge into the person’s body and exercises their muscle group vigorously. The longer one holds it on the person, the more effective the shock effect is. Hence a couple of seconds of holding can take a toll on the criminal.

The best part of the usage of cell phone stun gun is that the user will not feel any shock back even if he or she is touching the person or if they are holding on to the victim. The stun effect is actually localized to the place where the user is holding in on the person.

The cell phone stun gun can be as powerful worth 950,000 volts and may also include a flashlight. The flashlight comes as a help when some one needs to light up his or her door while unlocking it. The cell phone stun gun is thus can be used as a unique self defense tool if an attacker tries to hurt some one.

It is here where http://www.laneselfdefense.com serves as an aid. The website brings to table all the useful tools of self defense which comes to your rescue when you need them the most. This power packed tool of self defense takes down an attacker facilitating the victim’s escape.

The self defense cell phone stun gun comes in various designs and colors. They are handy and can be good looking also. Cell phone stun guns can be categorized in to many types. Namely

Camera phone Pretender stun gun: At 950,000 volts, this is one of the high voltage stun guns which are available. Test firing this is enough to stop an attacker. Using it leads the bright electric current to pulsate across the top of the unit creating an intimidating electrical sound.

Stun Master: The Stun Master 800,000 volt Cell Phone Stun Gun is quite simple to use. It can be turned off safety and is touch assailant.

Firestorm: This is one of the most realistic approaches in addressing a potential danger and thus escaping from it.

Be it a crowded place or a lone ally , you will no more feel insecure with this cell phone stun gun in hand. With a security tool of this potential in hand, you have nothing to worry.

Stay safe to stay alive,

Steve Lane

http://www.laneselfdefense.com

Tags: Cell Phone Stun Gun, Crime Prevention, domestic abuse, Home security, how stun guns work, Personal Safety

Okay we spend lots of time trying to protect ourselves and our families, and that is a good thing. We focus on keeping people out of our homes while we sleep, here is another consideration keeping your teenagers in.

Let’s face it we have all been there either as teenagers or parents of teenagers. We can’t be everywhere at once and most of us appreciate the value of a good night’s sleep.

What if there was a way to be alerted when your teen tries to sneak in or out in the wee small hours? Would it be worth $7.95 per entry point? If you answered yes it is time to put your money where your mouth is.

This compact, attractive Magnetic Door/ Window Alarm uses magnetic affinity to initiate its 110 decibel siren. The base of the alarm is bolted to door or window frame, the actuator is connected to the window or door. The alarm is activated by opening the door or window. Great for any door or window, particularly those hard to protect sliding glass doors. Requires 3 lithium button cell batteries (included).

Now you can rest easy! Whether it is your children or an actual burglar you will be alerted. 110 decibels is about the amount of noise that a semi would make driving through your living room. Most of us couldn’t sleep through that.

The alarm can be turned off with a discreet switch if you deem necessary.