Personal defense is a must for everyone to adopt.
Every year close to 100,000 rapes occur, over 500,000 robberies occur and 700,000 plus assaults are committed each year.
Those statistics are alarming.
With today's economy robbery and burglary crimes are sure to increase.
Learning valuable tips for your safety is a must.
Learning defense tips is something the entire family should learn to protect themselves against those who lurk for innocent victims.
Here are a few reminders to help you protect you and your loved ones.
Don't take evening walks alone.
Have someone accompany you.
Avoid dark and heavily wooded areas on your evening walks.
Try to avoid late night walks.
Carry a personal defense weapon, such as pepper spray, a baton or Taser® with you when you walk.
Keep a cell phone with you just in case you are followed or need to call a friend or family.
Tell your family when you are leaving for a walk and tell them the route you plan to take.
These little tips may seem elementary but it's surprising how many of us forget to use them.
As one who specializes in personal defense products we hear people say they feel more at ease knowing they have a weapon, such as pepper spray that can bring an attacker to their knees, yet causing no serious or permanent bodily harm.
For those who are scared of a firearm pepper sprays and other non-lethal weapons are the ideal choice.
Don't become a victim.
Learn and teach your family about personal defense.
It may well save your life!