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Ken Potter - EzineArticles.com Expert Author
Ken Potter is a freelance writer of informational websites on personal self defense and home security products including home and business surveillance equipment.
Prior to his retirement in 2007, he started “Protect Your Home and Family” to help people prevent crime in their daily lives. “Protect Your Home and Family” is an Internet business specializing in self defense and home security products that help people protect their home, family and business. His website includes ... [More]
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- Why Pepper Spray Could Save a Real Estate Agent's Life
[News-and-Society:Crime] Pepper spray could save a real estate agents life. Between the years 1982 and 2000 more than two hundred real estate professionals were killed on the job. There are hundreds of other agents that have been robbed, attacked, raped or injured while showing houses and just trying to do their jobs. Many agents that have been attacked were not even aware of the risks of their career and had never considered needing to protect themselves. It is a reality that this is a dangerous world and real estate agents need to take precautions against such attacks by arming themselves with personal safety products.
- Pepper Spray For Women - Life and Death Decisions
[News-and-Society:Crime] Never leave home without carrying your pepper spray. Even if it is just around the block. Statistics show that most muggings occur very close to home.
- Learn How to Refuse to Be a Victim by Using Self Defense Products
[News-and-Society:Crime] In today's world, it is important to learn how to refuse to be a victim by using self defense products. According to research and statistics by the Federal Bureau of Investigations, as of 2006 there is a murder committed every thirty one minutes, a forcible rape every six minutes and a robbery every one minute somewhere in the United States.
- Muggers Beware - I Am Going to Ruin Your Day With Pepper Spray
[News-and-Society:Crime] You can protect yourself from muggers and other attackers by using personal safety products such as pepper spray. It is hard to feel safe in today's world full of crime. It is important to take steps to defend yourself from potentially dangerous individuals. There are many options out there to help you do that but none quite as effective as pepper spray.
- Women - Listen Up - Affordable Self Defense Products at Last
[News-and-Society:Crime] It is impossible to be a woman today and not to worry about your personal safety or think about self defense products at some point. Women need to take their personal safety seriously. We live in a violent world. A world, where one in six women are victims of rape or an attempted rape. One in which there were over one million four hundred thousand violent crimes in America in the year 2006 alone. It is imperative that women become proactive in their own protection. This is possible by investing in affordable self defense products.
- Why College Campuses Should Allow the Use of Pepper Spray
[News-and-Society:Crime] Some college campuses are doing a disservice to their students and putting them at risk by not allowing pepper spray to be carried as a measure of protection. Unfortunately we live in a world where we need to protect ourselves from predators. One out of every six women in America will be the victim of a rape or attempted rape during their lifetime.
- Ten People Who Should Use Pepper Spray
[News-and-Society:Crime] Pepper spray is not just for the great outdoorsman who is worried about being face to face with a bear. There are reasons for every person to think about pepper spray as a form of defense. Pepper spray is a non-lethal weapon that can be used to fend off any attacker. It is made from hot cayenne peppers. The ingredient that makes pepper spray effective is called OC, which stands for oleoresin capsicum. You can buy pepper spray with different concentrations of this ingredient. The types of spray with between two and ten percent concentration of OC will effectively incapacitate you but sprays with eighteen percent concentrations will incapacitate you faster and will be debilitating to the person who is sprayed by it, it's affects will last for about 90 minutes without having permanent damage to the eyes. You can get sprays that also have indelible ink included so that your attacker will be easily identified even if they run.
- My Top Five Reasons For Using Personal Alarms to Protect Your Home and Family
[News-and-Society:Crime] In today's world, personal safety is one of the biggest concerns that we face. Families and personal property are threatened constantly and we all need to find a way to be confident that we are protected from the dangers around us. While there are dozens of reasons to warrant the need for taking steps to feel safe here are five great reasons to invest in an economical and easy personal alarm for your family and home.
- Don't Underestimate the Power of a Mace Pepper Gun
[News-and-Society:Crime] It is a great idea to have some sort of device to protect us at all times. Imagine someone coming up to you on the street ready to harm you, but you surprise them by pulling out your mace pepper gun out of your purse or backpack to send a stream of Dragon Fire OC pepper spray right in their face. Imagine making use of your good aim and nailing that criminal from 25 feet away. Sure, that is going to make a victim feel on top of the world, which it should.
- Taser C2 Vs The History of the Stick - The Original Self Defense Product
[News-and-Society:Crime] Self Defense Products have been around and talked about for a very long time. I personally cannot vouch for this, but I would venture to say it is a very good bet that a stick was used to give a good thrashing to another cave man.
- Understanding How Stun Guns Work
[News-and-Society:Crime] When you are shopping for self defense products, you likely will come across stun guns as one option. You may be wondering if this type of personal protection is actually safe to use. You may also be wondering how they work. After all, when you need self defense products, you likely do not want something that could permanently injure or even kill your attacker.
- Get The Vegas Look With Dome Security Cameras
[Home-Improvement:Security] How would you like to turn your home or business into a Las Vegas casino? Well, maybe not a casino, but you can certainly duplicate the security camera look with sleek domes on the ceiling of your office or store. By putting hidden surveillance cameras inside a mirrored dome, you can watch everything that goes on in your business.
- Fake Security Cameras - Security On A Budget
[Home-Improvement:Security] Looking for ways to deter criminals without spending too much? Whether you want more security at home or in your business, fake security cameras are the cheapest way to make most criminals think twice. Using real security equipment can cost you into the thousands of dollars, especially if you have a large area to protect, but using fake security cameras gives you the appearance of having a very secure system set up for far less.
- Cell Phone Stun Guns Provide You With An Electrifying Defense
[News-and-Society:Crime] Try to think of all of the innovative ideas that you and your family encounter every day. You have probably looked at some of them and thought, "Wow, why didn't I think of that?" Take cell phone stun guns, for instance. These babies are such a neat idea!
- The Kubotan, Maximum Security In The Palm Of Your Hand
[News-and-Society:Crime] The Kubotan, or self defense keychain as it is sometimes called, can give piece of mind at a minimal investment because it gives its handler maximum security right in the palm of their hand. Kubotans are carried by thousands of people. They are used by law enforcement officials, experienced martial artists and regular people alike to subdue would be attackers, quickly and effectively with little or no technical training.
- Bear Spray - The Only Way To Protect Yourself In The Event Of Attack
[Travel-and-Leisure:Camping] Nearly one half of people that try to defend themselves with a firearm against a bear attack end up getting injured. Compare that to the under ten percent who sustain injury while defending themselves with bear spray.
- The Benefits Of Using A Telescopic Stun Baton
[News-and-Society:Crime] In the world of self defense products, products that stun an attacker, such as stun guns and stun batons, are popular. The reason for their popularity is twofold. First, it does not take must practice or skill to learn how to use one of these personal protection devices. Second, they do not permanently injure the attacker. Instead, they render him unable to function for a short period of time, long enough for the person using them to escape.
- Self Defense Products Make Your Life Safer
[News-and-Society:Crime] Safety is not something to be taken for granted and there are those of us who do feel that some of the measures we take in our lives are simply enough. The truth is that we can always expand our current means of protection because at anytime someone can breach our barriers to make us vulnerable. This is why it is good to keep a variety of self defense products at hand in case a time arises that we must utilize them to ensure our safety.
- Keep Yourself Safe With College Safety Products
[News-and-Society:Crime] As more and more instances of campus violence are reported on the news, college students and their parents are beginning to be concerned about campus safety, and with good reason. Unfortunately, colleges and universities are no longer just a haven for those pursuing an education. They are quickly becoming a haven for criminals as well. There are several products on the market today that college students can use, however, to protect themselves from dangerous individuals and make their campus homes as safe as possible.
- The Use And Effects Of Pepper Spray
[Home-Improvement:Security] Pepper spray is one of the most popular self defense products on the market today. If you have not heard of it before, it is a spray made out of a solution that contains extracts from chili peppers. When an individual is attacked, the pepper spray can be sprayed into the attacker's eyes, causing temporary discomfort and even blindness, allowing the person being attacked the chance to escape.
- How to Save Power and Lower Your Electric Bill
[Home-Improvement:Electrical] As energy costs continue to soar, many of us are looking for ways to lower electric bills. Also, as more and more of us are becoming conscious of the environment, we would like to find ways to save power simply to reduce damage power consumption does to the environment. The good news is that there are many ways to reduce electric bills and save power.
- New Tools to Help Reduce Electric Bill Amounts
[News-and-Society:Energy] As utility costs continue to increase, chances are you are doing all that you can to lower the amount of energy you use in your home. Both electricity and gas bills are a concern for many families today. While there are some things you can do around your home, like turning off lights or lowering the thermostat in the winter, sometimes you will need some outside help to find a way to lower electric bill amounts.
- Should You Buy a C2 Taser?
[News-and-Society:Crime] When you are shopping for a self defense weapon, you will likely be considering a Taser stun gun as one of your options. The Taser brand of stun gun is one of the most well-known brands of personal protection products. Recently Taser introduced a new product, the Taser C2. What do you need to know about this self defense weapon before buying one? How can you know if it is the right product for your needs?
- Choosing and Installing a Wireless Home Security System
[Home-Improvement:Security] You want your home to be a safe haven for your family. Whether you have children, a spouse, pets, or a combination of these family members, you want to protect them at all costs. Even if you live alone, your possessions are important to you and you want to protect them. One way to protect your home, possessions, and family members is through installing a wireless home security system.
- College Safety Must Be A Priority and Planned For Before Getting To The Campus
[News-and-Society:Crime] Choosing a college institution is a major decision for students and their families. Along with academic, financial, and geographical considerations, multiple high-profile incidents of campus violence have also made campus safety and security a vital concern.
- How To Save Up To 25% On Your Monthly Electric Bill
[Home-Improvement:Electrical] Power-Save Energy Corp. products are responsible for thousands of Americans saving millions of dollars on their utility bills every month.
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