The need for self defense has been around for a long time, and it is not getting any less important as the years go by. There are many different ways people choose to keep themselves safe. Some learn physical self defense techniques, while others rely on disguised self defense products or just normal self defense products.
The bad guys use surprise as a major tactical strategy to gain the...
Stun guns are the second most popular non lethal self defense product next to pepper spray. There are still hundreds if not thousands to choose from making the selection process confusing for some.
A stun gun is like other self defense products in that its' sole purpose is to allow you time to escape a dangerous situation. They do so by sending a pulsed current that causes muscles to work...
Most Americans spend more on their car security than home security yet for most their home is by far the most valuable asset. A home burglary happens every 15 seconds. The "perps" are usually lazy, petty crooks looking for an easy score of cash and merchandise that can be easily fenced for cash to feed their drug habits crack cocaine and now methamphetamines.
As homeowners we make it pretty...
You do not have to read very far into the business section to see that businesses are really taking it on the chin right now. So many businesses of all types and sizes have closed their doors in the past two years, never to reopen. Some of these businesses have been the stability of the American economy like the steel industry, the auto industry and others. As hard as this is to face, the...
For 99.9% of all Americans their home is their most valuable asset. Fewer than 20% of Americans do anything to protect their home. Don't you think they should take this a little more seriously?
Breaking in is a piece of cake. Forced entry is usually not even required. How much easier can we make it for them? A home burglary happens every fifteen seconds. On average if you stay in your home...
If you own a home, or have kids, or have a business, or own a property that is not your primary residence like a vacation home you just can't be there 24/7/365. You need another set of eyeballs to help you keep an eye on things for you when you can't be there. But how do you do that?
I have three suggestions.
--Spy cameras with built in DVR. These relatively new hidden cameras are...
Home surveillance or video security has always been expensive and almost always very time consuming. But thanks to huge advances in technology it is a snap to do and easy to use and as a bonus cheaper than ever before. Here are a few reasons to motivate you to get a video surveillance system for your home security.
Homeowners who are away on vacation or at work while contractors are in...
As our population ages, more seniors are opting for in home care for a wide variety of reasons. Among them are the cost factor-nursing homes and assisted living facilities are prohibitively expensive-and the freedom factor. It is just downright hard to give up any freedoms living at home affords.
Of course there are other factors too. But the great increase in the number of seniors who are...
There are a lot of folks who mistakenly believe that law enforcement officials are around to protect you. Excuse me-not going to happen! I have the utmost admiration and respect for law enforcement but they can no more do that than walk on water.
Only in a generic sense can they create an atmosphere that fosters and encourages safety. In the real world that doesn't count. The hard facts are...
If you own a business of any kind retail, manufacturing, and any business with employees and/or inventory even office supplies you should have at least one security camera maybe more. Among other things a security camera sends a message.
As a business owner or general manager you want to keep honest employees honest and catch the dishonest ones. That means removing as many temptations from...
