
Pepper Spray is the number one way to prevent a personal assault. Why? Because it is small and compact, easy to use, and is very effective.
Pepper Spray comes in a variety of sizes and shapes, from 1/2 oz on a key chain to a one pound blaster. It also comes disguised as a pen and, for the ladies, is available in a lipstick tube.
There are many ways that Pepper Spray can be dispersed -- stream, spray, fogger and even a gel. Pepper Spray is easily carried in your pocket or purse. Just be sure to have it available, especially if you find yourself in a dangerous place.
Every day on the news we hear of another assault and even rape. It doesn't have to be the creepy guy hiding in the shadows like in the movies -- it could be your neighbor, your date or even your teacher!
Here are some tips about how you can prevent a personal assault. They are relevant whether you are carrying Pepper Spray or not. If you are carrying Pepper Spray, then your chances of getting face-to-face with an attacker will diminish even more.
- Keep your Pepper Spray handy when you are walking or jogging, especially in poorly lit areas
- If you are in your car, make sure the Pepper Spray is at the top of your purse for easy access
- Always be aware of your surroundings and stay in well-lit areas if possible
- Walk on the side of the street facing traffic
- Walk close to the curb and avoid alleys and bushes where attackers can hide
- Bad guys look for people who appear vulnerable for a sexual assault so be sure to walk with confidence and at a steady pace. Keep your Pepper Spray handy and ready to use
- If you even think that you're in danger or being followed while walking, put your Pepper Spray in your hand and walk quickly into and area that has lots of lights and people
- Never let anyone come up to your car to ask directions. Always speak to them from a distance. Keep one hand on the wheel for a fast get-away and the other on your Pepper Spray -- and be ready to use it if needed
- Be sure to look around your car and in your back seat before getting into your car, especially at night. The back seat is a perfect place for some creep to wait for you and cause trouble. Too many people just open the front door, drop their purse or packages on the other front seat and go without any attention to the rest of the car. Always have yor Pepper Spray available, whether in a canister or on your key chain
These few tips may seem just like common sense but they are often things we forget to do. Carrying Pepper Spray is NOT paranoia, is being prepared just in case... Let's face it we live in a dangerous world and it's getting worse every day.
Always be alert so you don't become a crime statistic.
Just an aside -- some people are afraid to use their Pepper Spray because of the damage it will do to the attacker. Not to worry because while Pepper Spray has immediate effects on the bad guy, the effects are only temporary (approximately 30 minutes) and have no permanent effects. But that allows you enough time to get away and call 911 so the police arrive while the attacker is still down.
So, if you have a need to use Pepper Spray then USE IT and get away fast! Don't stand around admiring your work because you never know if the attacker will make a lunge or a swing at you.
If you would like more information about Pepper Spray, please visit http://www.feelsafeandsecure.com/pepper_spray.html and Don't Be the Next Victim!