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1). Self Defense: Pepper Spray-Why It Is So Effective
When it comes to non lethal self defense weapons pepper spray is right up there at the top of popularity for two main reasons: ease of use and effectiveness.
How It Works
Pepper spray uses Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) which comes from cayenne pepper. Defensive pepper sprays are measured in Scoville Heat Units (SHU's) a common measure of a products' "hotness".
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2). Crime Prevention..Car Safety Tips
I once did something stupid(imagine that) to prove a point to a girl that worked with me a few years back. We both worked night shift then, and she was a rather young headstrong girl who liked to always come out on top of an argument. Several of us somewhat older guys used to like to give her a hard time and to get a rise out of her, which didn't take much effort.
Article tags: car safety, crime prevention, safety tips, crime stopper
3). Security at Home...Great Tip
I cannot take credit for the following idea, but since it is a great one, I wanted to pass it along. Most of the new cars are equipped with a panic alarm that will sound when pressed. When you come home at night instead of hanging the keys up on the key rack or some other place, put them on the stand next to your bed. If while you're lying in bed some night, you hear someone trying to get in your door, or maybe you hear someone outside, push the panic alarm button, and odds are, you'll scare the intruder away.
Article tags: safety, crime prevention, safety tips, home safety
4). Residential Crime Prevention
Common sense dictates us to lock our doors at night and when we are away from home, but residential crime prevention comes in many other shapes and sizes. Effective residential crime prevention depends on everything from properly fitted doors to stopping your mail delivery when away on vacation.
The Basics: Residential crime prevention starts with taking the proper steps to secure the outside of your home.
Article tags: residential crime prevention, crime prevention, home security
5). Fighting Crime In 2106 AD
It is the year 2106 AD. There are no state borders in the United States, now referred to as the United Territory. The borders are only remembered in archives.
Article tags: self defense, crime deterrence, crime prevention
6). An Ounce Of Prevention Is Worth A Pound Of Cure - Why A New Trailer Hitch Lock Could Save You Thousands
Many times we enjoy our success by owning something of value that is carried on a trailer. It could be a fine boat you've worked for years to get. A trailer could house your tools you use to earn your livelihood. You may even be spending your retirement
in a travel trailer.
No question about it, Americans have billions of dollars worth of possessions invested in trailers and their contents - and thieves know this.
Article tags: trailers, locks, security, travel, insurance, crime prevention
7). Self Defense-Pepper Spray or Stun Gun-a Comparison
To be or not to be?
In New Mexico, the question is red or green? (referring to the chile)
In Chicago it's the Cubs or White Sox?
Okay so maybe it doesn't rank up there with those lofty questions, but people ask me all the time which is better a stun gun or pepper spray. Here is a comparison of stun guns and pepper spray using criteria that most people would consider before making a purchase.
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8). Police Force - STABBED In The Back
Police force - Have you ever heard that saying -Take the law into your own hands - well how very true are those words that are spoken especially if you are looking to nail a criminal.
Here in the UK, and what with today`s society as it is, we are advised not to approach the intruder in the home or argue with a mugger if accosted - well this all makes sense - but what does not make sense is, if we do not do the job ourselves then who will.
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9). Self Defense With Pepper Spray - The Shot That Can Save Your Life
Pepper spray is the non lethal shot that can save your life. Pepper spray is an organic based chemical compound that irritates the eyes to cause tears and pain. It is an inflammatory agent which causes an immediate burning sensation and involuntary closing of the eyes. The active ingredient in pepper spray is capsaicin, a chemical derived from the fruit of plants in the Capsicum genus, including chilis.
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10). Will I Ever Be A Victim Of Crime?
If you live a full life, chances are you will be a victim of a crime. The Department Of Justice reports that 5 of 6 people in America will be a victim of crime during their lifetime.
Article tags: self defense, crime deterence, crime prevention, personal protection, personal alarms, pepper spray
11). Help Criminals Who Want To Go To Jail
Have you ever looked at the newspaper or the news and wonder why some people become criminals?
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