For the love of Home Ownership

Easy to say and yes I am happy, actually I am ecstatic that I finally entered the home owner elite. Well it seems that way at the moment even though I know we are no more elite than anyone else. In actual fact nothing has really changed. I have to pay money to someone else every month for the privileged of staying in a house. I do not like where I am going with this. I love my new house, all mine now I need to make it my own. The mortgage and insurance are taken care of and I have my new carpets arriving next week so all is well.

Saturday, June 20, 2009

Stun Pen Provides Personal Protection

By Steve Thibeault

When you are looking for a discreet, small form of personal protection, a stun pen is ideal. Nobody could believe that something as small as this could be effective in an emergency situation, but your attacker will soon realize that it can!

There are an estimated 1.3 million personal crimes each year, including car jacking, forcible rape, robberies and aggravated assaults. As you never know when you might be involved, it is important to be protected at all times. There are many different types of self-defense devices and all are capable of incapacitating your attacker temporarily. They are all nonlethal, so they do not cause permanent damage or injury.

Although they are small, a stun pen contains high voltage capacity. Most have 800,000 or more volts, providing just enough shock to temporarily disable your attacker so you can get away.

All portable self-defense devices run on a battery that can be used to temporarily immobilize the bad guy. Make sure that the device is placed directly on the person for at least 5 seconds to release its electrical charge. You will have at least several minutes following this to get away before the shock wears off and the attacker regains mobility.

Remember that you will not have time to rummage around and search for your self-defense device during an attack. Make sure that your stun pen is a very accessible and carry it either in your pocket, in a purse, or in a holster attached to your belt.

Some stun pen devices are multifunctional and can also be used, for example, as a flashlight. As many people would rather not disclose that they have one of these devices, the fact that it can be used as a flashlight is advantageous.

The beauty of a stun pen is that it can be carried in the palm of your hand and is very lightweight. Some people just do not like to think about carrying a weapon, but realize that they do need some form of self-defense. To prevent accidental discharge, the pen has a safety release and comes equipped with a protective cap.

Many different options exist when it comes to self-defense weapons. You should decide which device you are most comfortable with and there is a wealth of information available on the Internet to help you decide. Avoid becoming a crime statistic and make sure that you arm yourself with the correct choice, making a shrewd investment in a self-defense device for your protection. Remember that crime is increasing in your neighborhood and that self defense is your first priority.

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