In these trying times it is very important to make sure you are safe. I'm sure you have noticed the economy is on the way down. But there is something that is happening as a result that may not be so obvious to many of us. That something I'm talking about is the rising crime rate. It has been confirmed that the sudden explosive job losses has resulted in may regular people turning to desperate means. This can be home invasions, muggings, or even rape.

When faced with a situation like this we need to be proactive and do what we can to stay safe. It is not uncommon for one to put of protecting themselves because they think it will never happen to them. Then something bad happens and they really wish they would have been proactive. As they say, hind sight is 20-20. Don't let that be you.

Fact is, we are all at risk. There is nowhere in the United States that is exempt from crime. It happens in all areas and to people of all walks of life. Some areas you may be at a higher level of risk than others but the point is that no one is immune.

That's where self defense products come in.

Today I want to talk about a perfect solution for all the women out there. I have been in the self defense business for some time and have talked to many women about their protection needs. One thing that I hear very frequently is the fact that most women do not want to carry around a big stun gun or bottle of pepper spray. They want something that is discrete and can be taken with them everywhere.

This is where lipstick pepper spray comes in handy. For those of you that have never seen lipstick pepper spray, it is a small bottle of pepper spray that is made to look like a tube of lipstick. It contains enough spray to be used a couple times.

It is a highly effective means of self defense for a couple reasons. Number one it contains a high quality pepper spray that is able to take down most attackers in a matter of seconds. And the second, perhaps the best benefit, it is very incognito. Due to the fact that it looks just like lipstick it is possible to have it in your hand when you realized someone is approaching you in an uninviting manner.

When you find yourself in a self defense situation it is very important to have every advantage you can get. One big advantage is the element of surprise. When an attacker is heading in your direction he is thinking it is going to be an easy score, grab the purse and get out of there. Well you can simply pull out your lipstick pepper spray without him knowing it is anything but lipstick. When he gets close, BAM! You give him a good spray and he is on the ground gasping for air.

It will give you up to 15 minutes to escape from the situation. That can be the difference between life and death. Now imagine that same situation except you do not have anything for protection. What would you do? The outcome would surely not be as nice.

Bottom line is we all need to take steps to keep ourselves safe. Especially women, statistically women are much more vulnerable to an attack. So every advantage you can get will help you in the long run. So go out there and get yourself something to protect yourself with and don't be a victim.