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.”

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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

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.

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A lot of people wonder if metal detectors really work. Metal detectors can be very effective in finding objects, if you buy the right model. It also depends on what you are willing to spend to find these objects.

Finding the Right Model

Many companies sell metal detectors. The use of this piece of equipment has become very popular over the last few years as a hobby for many. When looking for one for yourself, ask questions of sales people who are knowledgeable about metal detectors. Gather opinions from people that you know who already own one. Also take the time to read the many reviews that you can find on the Internet from past purchasers. This is a good way to determine if any one model should be singled out due to its excellent performance across the board, or if a particular model has failed its buyers many times over.

Another thing that should help determine what metal detector you buy is where you will mostly be using it to find objects. Will you be using it on the sand, in the water, or on hard ground? Metal detectors come in different strengths, and some will reach further into the ground to find metal than others.

Just because a metal detector is more expensive does not necessarily mean it is better for you. If you are planning to use your machine on a soft surface, such as sand, you probably don’t need to spend more money on a machine that is perfect for detecting in hard ground. When it comes to choosing a metal detector, cost should not be your only determining factor.

Location Is Important

It makes sense to know the history of the land where you will be using your metal detector the most. Let’s face it…if you are searching for untold treasure in a location that has nothing to be found, you could become disappointed rather quickly. This is not the fault of the metal detector you are using.

It has been proven that you can find jewelry in the water more often, and coins in dry sand. This is because rings will slip off in the water because of shrinkage of the skin, whereas people will lose coins while rolling around on the sand on blankets and towels. You will probably find some rather unusual goodies during your searches, and that is what makes a metal detecting hobby so much fun.

Where to Find a Metal Detector Dealer

As mentioned above, metal detector dealers are much more prevalent these days. Local hardware and discount stores sell various brands that range in features and price. You will find specialty shops mostly online. Buying used metal detectors on places like eBay have become a good way to go. Just be sure to ask questions about potential equipment you are interested in purchasing before making a final decision.

Keep in mind that if you ever see yourself reselling a metal detector, more expensive models will sell much better than cheaper models. This is just something to think about in the long run. While metal detecting is a fun and addicting hobby, some people find it is not what they really want to do, and it would be nice to gain some of your money back by reselling it.

Stay Safe,

Steve Lane

Self Defense & Surveillance Shop

http://www.laneselfdefense.com

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Tags: Garrett Metal Detector, Hand held metal detector, hand held metal scanners, Proscan metal detectors

Not in the movies, but in real life?

They’re usually these older guys in loud shirts wandering up and down the beach with their treasure finding gizmo. You know, something that looks like a sort of cane with a meter dial up by the handle and a square plate thing down by the bottom.

They’ll spend hours hoping to find a coin, or a piece of jewelry, or a Chevy swamped by the incoming tide. If they spend enough time on it, there sure to nab something. It’s nearly a scientific fact. Their treasure finding gizmo measures the magnetic field near it to detect metallic objects.

Which are often treasure.

If you were working security at a club, treasure would mean something else. If you could find things that might hurt you, like guns, knives, or razor blades, you’d want to do it.

To make your life better.

How’s this for an idea?

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Here’s two ways to find treasure.

Garrett Handheld Metal Detectors are among the most highly respected security tools in the world today. They come in two sizes so you can pick the one you need.

The Super Scanner is the full-sized scanner used most frequently every day all around the world. It detects all sorts of weapons like guns, knives, razor blades, and hatpins. (They still have hatpins?) Lots of special features so it’s super easy to use and maintain. It’s probably the best full-sized unit on the planet.

The Enforcer G-2 compact unit is small enough to fit in a shirt pocket or the palm of the hand. It’s so sensitive that it can find even the tiniest weapon, still without touching the body. There’s even a way to conduct silent searches. Small scanners have never been more powerful or more reliable.

Either of these Garretts can help you make it safely through your next shift.

Which is worth more than any treasure.

Find some treasure today.
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Two ways to don’t worry.

Be happy.

Stay Safe,
Steve Lane
http://www.laneselfdefense.com

A couple of years ago I bought a Pro-Scan II hand held metal detector that I thought I could use to find small finishing nails that I would inevitably drop while working on projects in my workshop. I soon discovered that this metal detector was an invaluable tool for many other projects around the house.

We had some pallets sitting in the backyard that were left over from the delivery of some retaining wall blocks I used to landscape around our house. We live out in the country so we are allowed to burn things in the open area of our backyard. I decided to burn these pallets along with some brush that had accumulated while trimming up some trees. The bonfire quickly turned those pallets and the brush pile into ash and I was thinking I was pretty smart, until I saw all rusty nails and staples that remained in the ashes that had held the pallets together. I didn’t want our toddler aged son or dog to step on any of these sharp metal fragments and wondered how I was going to find all those pieces of metal. Talk about looking for a needle in a hay stack (or in this case, ash pile)! I grabbed my Pro-Scan II hand held metal detector and swept back and forth over the ashes until I found every last fragment of metal remaining.

Another time my wife and I were playing with our dog in the backyard when she noticed her diamond earring had fallen off. I grabbed my Pro-Scan II metal detector and swept back and forth in the area where we were playing. It took me about an hour, but the metal detector finally detected the metal clasp holding the diamond in place and I found both the earring and the metal backing. The time spent looking for that diamond earring was well worth it. It saved me from going out and buying another pair of expensive diamond earrings for my wife.

I’ve also used my Pro-Scan II metal detector to scan my dress shoes before heading to the airport to make sure there wasn’t any metal reinforcements in my shoes that would set off the big walk-through metal detectors at the airport. Just for fun, my wife decided to “pat me down” just to make sure I wasn’t carrying any metal objects. It was a good thing she did because I had a metal pen on the inside of my suit jacket that the metal detector found. If my wife hadn’t found that, I’m sure I would have set off the airport metal detector and been delayed by airport security causing me to miss my flight.

The Pro-Scan II metal detector certainly has a lot more uses than I originally thought about when buying it. I honestly believe that the $99 I paid for this thing was well worth the investment. Consider buying one for yourself and let me know what other uses you can come up with for this thing!

You can find out more about the Pro-Scan and Pro-Scan II metal detectors here:

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

Stay safe,

Steve Lane
Self Defense & Surveillance Shop
http://www.laneselfdefense.com
http://www.lanesurveillance.com