| There are many different self defense options | | | | A taser is capable of deploying two electric probes |
| available to individuals and families apart from self | | | | from up to fifteen feet away. The probes puncture |
| defense weapons. Some home owners choose to | | | | clothing and deliver an electric shock that attacks a |
| install security systems to protect their homes and | | | | person's neuromuscular system and renders them |
| many individuals take self defense classes to improve | | | | immobile. The extreme effects of a taser can last for |
| their ability to physically react in a dangerous situation. | | | | up to 30 seconds. The device does not cause any |
| Self defense products appeal to individuals and families | | | | serious or long term effects if used according to the |
| who want an immediate and non-lethal defense in a | | | | safety instructions. |
| surprise situation. Keep going to learn more about | | | | Other self defense products |
| whether a self defense tool is the best way for you to | | | | Other self defense products available include tear gas, |
| protect yourself and your family. | | | | Kubotan key chains, and personal alarms. Tear gas is |
| Pepper spray | | | | often referred to by a popular brand name, Mace. |
| Pepper spray may be the most famous self defense | | | | Tear gas works similarly to pepper spray, causing |
| weapon and it certainly is the most easy to use. | | | | extreme burning on the surface of the skin as well as |
| Packaged as an aerosol, pepper spray gets its active | | | | the sensation of coughing and choking. Kubotan key |
| ingredient from Chile pepper and when you spray it in | | | | chains are small black sticks only slightly larger than the |
| an attacker's face he will experience burning, blindness, | | | | size of a ball point pen. People who carry Kubotan key |
| and nausea. Pepper spray's effects are temporary, | | | | chains are able to use them to attack weak or |
| giving you enough time to get to safety while not | | | | vulnerable parts of an assailant's body if they are |
| permanently endangering the health of the attacker. | | | | confronted by such an attacker. |
| Stun gun | | | | Personal alarms emit high pitched noises and strobe |
| When you apply a stun gun to a person's body it can | | | | lights to draw attention to an attack and, ideally, |
| discharge an electric shock that forces their muscles | | | | summon help. Many people prefer personal alarms |
| into overdrive and causes them to lose control of their | | | | because, as self defense products, they are |
| body. Stun guns are available in models that look like | | | | completely non violent. No matter what your priorities |
| everyday products such as mobile phones or makeup | | | | are, there are self defense products that can help |
| cases. Simply applying 3-5 seconds of charge will | | | | protect you, while meeting your individual needs. Keep |
| incapacitate your assailant for long enough to allow | | | | this article handy for when you are ready to truly |
| you to safely escape. | | | | enhance your personal security. |
| Taser | | | | |