| If you're thinking about getting a self defense product, | | | | alarm will help stop an attack. It will probably work in |
| you might want to buy a personal alarm. It's not your | | | | most cases, but you might want an extra layer of |
| usual self defense weapon. It won't immobilize an | | | | protection just to be on the safe side. That's why it's a |
| attacker but it can be very effective in stopping an | | | | good idea to carry pepper spray or some other self |
| attack by scaring off the attacker. | | | | defense weapon along with the alarm. |
| A personal alarm emits a loud sound when you push | | | | One good reason to invest in a personal safety alarm |
| the button or pull the pin out of the device. The sound | | | | is because some countries and states have strict laws |
| can be as loud as 130 decibels. This is loud enough to | | | | regarding self defense weapons. Some states in the |
| scare off a potential attacker. The device can come in | | | | United States prohibit the use of stun guns, tasers and |
| several sizes and shapes. You can carry it in your | | | | even certain types of pepper spray. I think it's ridiculous |
| pocket, in your purse or you can buy one that goes on | | | | to have prohibitions on pepper spray, but if you live in a |
| your keychain. | | | | county or state that doesn't allow you to have it, then |
| Since attackers like to sneak up on their victims, the | | | | getting a personal alarm is probably your best option. |
| loud alarm will surprise them. The sound is also loud | | | | If you're lucky enough to live in a city and state where |
| enough that other people that might be in the area will | | | | you can carry pepper spray or a stun gun, then you |
| hear it too. Attackers won't like this and usually they'll | | | | should consider investing in one of these products to |
| run away before help comes. | | | | go along with the alarm. |
| Of course, there is no guarantee that the personal | | | | |