Tools To Protect Yourself

By Author: Chris Hatley
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Your valuable life is constantly under the threat of being attacked whether you are strolling on a lonely road or you are at home. Read on to know more about various products that can be used to defend you from unwanted attacks.

The art of defending oneself dates back to many centuries, defense practices then were mostly unarmed including various styles of martial art and other combat techniques. Though these practices are still followed in the modern world, arrival of newer technology has overseen various self-defense products being launched in the market. If you aren't already aware of these products, here's a list of self-defense products that are available for purchase.

Stash Can

If you don't exactly know where or how to hide your valuables, then stash cans might just be the deal for you. Not exactly a self-defense product, a stash can accurately weighs out to give a real feel of a regular beverage can. These stash cans offers the best place to hide anything that is valuable to you in plain sight.

Please note ...
... that the self-defense products available are not restricted to the products mentioned below.

TASER Gun

TASER gun is a new generation self-defense product that incapacitates the attacker by jolting him with an electric shock that disrupts the superficial muscle function. TASER gun comes with two dart like small electrodes that remains connected to the main unit through conductive wire even as they are propelled. The cartridge contains a pair of electrodes and propellant for single use, meaning they need to be changed after every shot. TASER gun is preferred as a self-defense product for many around the world since it is effective to a distance up to 15 feet, not giving the attacker a chance to come any closer. This non-lethal product temporarily paralyses the attacker giving you enough time to think and get yourself to safety.

Pepper Spray

Pepper spray is meant for people from all walks of life. Men and women across all age groups are known to carry it. Pepper spray is easy to carry and use. Also known as OC spray this self-defense product contains a chemical Oleoresin Capsicum that causes tear, pain and temporary blindness, giving you enough time to walk away from the attacker, while he is struggling with after effects of being sprayed.

Animal Repellent

Animals like dogs are mostly conservative by nature, but this canine can badly maul a person when things go awry. Generally peace loving creatures, dogs do have a predatory instinct that overcomes at times. Reasons that can incite a dog into attacking a person can be numerous, in such cases it becomes a priority for people to protect themselves as dog bites can cause life threatening injuries, scarring and disfigurement. To stay safe from dogs and other animal attacks, people are known to use various animal repellents.

Steel Baton

Steel batons have been used by law enforcers in various countries for years without anyone quite noticing it. Batons come in various sizes ranging from 16-inch to 26-inch, it must be used with utmost care and discipline since they can cause life threating injuries.

The author of this article is Chris Hatley, a U.S. Army military veteran who owns Personal Defense Supply, a leading provider of self-defense products like Stun Guns, Pepper Sprays and Stash Cans. They also offer personal Alarms among other Self Defense Products.