Every parent’s number one priority is to keep their children safe. We teach our kids to never talk to strangers and stay close by when out in public. Yet as much as we try to keep them safe, we always have to consider that there are millions out there who we do not trust. Because of this, we want to make sure that in the worst case scenario our kids know what to do. The key to […]

PRODUCTS TO DEFEND YOURSELF AGAINST LOOTERS In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, there were 2,682 complaints to the New Orleans Police Department concerning lost or stolen goods. In most situations, natural disasters bring out the absolute best in people. Neighbor helps neighbor, and the entire community bonds together to assist one another. Unfortunately, it also brings out the worst in some people. The authorities in Houston have recently had to clamp down on would-be looters in order

Self Defense and your Part We want to do more than be your online source of self defense products like pepper spray and stun guns, we want to educate you on what to do with those items and try to teach you how to use them. First thing we want you to know is that you can not use what you don’t have, to quote: “Plan for the Worst and hope for the Best” puts it into

Timing One of the keys to effective use of Pepper Spray is timing. Exactly when you bring a spray to aim at an assailant can be critical to the outcome of a situation. First, make sure the Pepper Spray is readily available and, second, through practice, learn how to use it quickly and accurately. Now, when faced with a potentially threatening situation, it’s only a matter of when you decide to react. The timing of Pepper Spray

Just as important as the capacity and brand of your Pepper Spray, is the spray pattern. There are generally two types of spray patterns: a stream pattern which gives good range but requires aiming directly at the face; and a cone mist, also known as a fogger, which has a shorter range but does not require true aiming. In addition to these factors, there are two other important comparisons. First, if there is a breeze, the stream

Over the last several years, the popularity of self defense sprays, mistakenly called tear gas or Mace, has grown tremendously. The rising rate of violent crime, the publicity and media coverage of such crimes, and the reasoning, “If it’s good enough for the cops, it’s good enough for me”, has led more and more citizens to rely on these devices. The demand for defense sprays has become so great that today there are literally dozens of different

The American Security Institute recommends carrying the largest size pepper spray that is practical and legal for you. Most 2 ounce sprays are about 4″ long and 1″ in diameter- small enough to clip onto a purse or a belt. If you find this size inconvenient or impractical, carry a keychain spray. The biggest advantage of the keychain spray is that you’re not likely to forget it. Unless you have no other choice, do not carry a

Tips if you plan to be in BEAR COUNTRY! Always have Pepper Spray in its holster ready for immediate use. Don’t bury it in your pack. Be alert where recent bear activity has been documented by park officials, Fish and Game, Forest Service, and other public service people. Some common areas where bears like to frequent are: avalanche chutes, stream beds, dense edge cover and, in late summer, berry patches. pepper spray and bears Use extreme caution

Shooting the Spray There’s much more to using a defense spray than just pointing and shooting. Remember, don’t raise, point, and shoot the spray until you’re ready to fire, until the assailant is in range and you know the spray will hit him full in the face and incapacitate him. The objective is to surprise and stop him before he has a chance to react or think. When you’re ready to shoot the spray, go into a

Retreat and Escape The whole purpose of using a defense spray is to stop your assailant immediately, disable him so he can no longer hurt you, and give you the opportunity to escape to a safe place. DO NOT attempt to hold the assailant for the police. In fact, get as far away from him as you can. DO NOT move toward the assailant in any way since you could be affected by the pepper spray, which