Things That go Bump in the Night

January 25th, 2012

Have you ever found yourself in a strange city,  in a strange hotel or motel, wondering if someone might have the nerve to come into your room while you’re asleep, and rob you, or even do something worse?

I don’t know about you, but I’ve stayed in some pretty crummy motels and hotels in my younger days,  and there were times when I surprised myself  by waking up all in one piece!

And I wasn’t some 97 pound weakling at the time – I was a 350 pound professional wrestler!

In the ring at night, As the “bad guy” or “heel” as we liked to called them. I might have taken turns throwing Dusty Rhodes, or Hulk Hogan around on the mat!  (Okay, if you know your wrestling, then you know that I’m no spring chicken, but the point is that there wasn’t much I was afraid of in those days – when I was awake and able to see my opponent. We went anywhere we wanted, no matter how rough the neighborhood.)

But… at night… when the lights were off, we all knew that someone with a pass key could slip into our room and we might not hear a thing. After all, we slept as hard as we “worked”. That gave me the willies!

Okay, now I’m older, and wiser, and while I no longer get used as a mop for the “Good Guys” to clean up the canvas, I’m still big enough to take care of myself, when I can see them coming.

And I don’t stay in those dumps anymore;  We stay in very nice hotels and motels. But… guess what! No matter where we are, and no matter how nice the hotel, I still turn and toss all night long with those funny feelings, wondering  if someone was in my room, or might be, before the sun came up.

If you had told me that you could solve that problem for a mere $100, I might have hurt my elbow getting the money out of my pocket. $50? “Give me two!”

I once tried a motion detector, but that backfired on me! Anytime my wife or I got up to go to the bathroom,  it went off! And that woke up everyone in our room and in rooms all around us!

If I have an uninvited guest, I WANT everyone to wake up! But I tend to forget about the motion detector until it’s too late! And then I found it! This is so cool – I wish I had it when wrestling in Mexico, or Japan, or San Antonio!

I sleep like a baby now, knowing that no one will come into my room until I’ve gotten up and opened the door, and there’s no way I’ll accidentally set it off.

This is it: the Door Stop Alarm Man, this is so simple, why didn’t I think of that?
Door Stop Alarm
At only $15.00 you might want to order several at this price,  because you are taking the first one in your suitcase,  every time you travel.

But… there are several doors in your house that need to be secured when you’re alone, or when your family is alone when you’re away from home.

This little device will:
Wake you up!
Probably send the intruder running!
Give you time to get to your favorite “welcoming device” for uninvited guests;
Give you time to set the dog loose; Etc.

Once inside your home, a burglar can turn into a rapist or murdered very fast, once he sees that you are asleep and no harm to him.  But if he knows that YOU know that he’s coming, thanks to the 2nd Amendment, he has to assume that you are also coming and that you are armed and dangerous.

This can save lives, and this price, you can’t afford to not have several.

 

PS. Don’t forget to give one of these to your daughter in college!  And give them as gifts to any young person who travels or lives away from home

The Electronic Watch Dog

January 10th, 2012

Jake felt more than sad when Marshall passed away. He felt worried.

Marshall was Jake’s loyal German Shepherd. For twelve years, he guarded Jake’s sporting goods store from would-be thieves and neighborhood troublemakers. Even as the neighborhood got a little worse, Marshall kept the peace.

Jake’s store was the only one on the block without any graffiti. Nobody, it seemed, wanted a run in with a big, angry guard dog.

Few people knew that Marshall was really a sweetheart, lavishing Jake with kisses every time he’d open the store in the morning.

Jake’s daughter, Melissa, kept the store’s books, and paid a visit to her father every Thursday. She knew the old man couldn’t afford to install a state of the art security system. But she also knew that he was a little too fragile to try and train another big dog.

She brought her father a gift on her next visit. “This,” she announced proudly, “will keep Marshall’s legend alive in the neighborhood.”

She explained to Jake that the Electronic Watch Dog used infrared sensors to watch the store at night, just like Marshall did. When intruders showed up at either the front or the back doors, the box would bark. And it would bark louder and louder until the disturbance went away.

That Saturday night, two teenage boys strolled up the sidewalk. The midnight streetlight stretched their shadows halfway up the block. They banged and pulled on security gates as they talked about the trouble they could cause.

“Didn’t old man Benson’s dog just die?” asked the tall one.

“I think I heard Billy say something like that,” replied the short one, “I could sure use some new sneakers!”

They hustled up to the front window, but before they could even try to break in, they heard loud barking from inside the store. And it was getting louder.

“Yo, I thought you said that dog was dead,” cried the short hooligan.

“He must have got a new one,” said his partner in crime, “I ain’t messin’ with no dog!”

The two juveniles hustled away around the corner as fast as their legs could carry them.

Marshall’s legacy remains intact. He’s still a presence in Benson’s Sporting Goods, with a picture above the cash register – and the loud bark from the Electronic Watch Dog.

Custom uses Pepper Spray to help Macy’s guard with shoplifter

December 23rd, 2011

Here is another example of how pepper spray helped save the day.


A woman with a can of pepper spray joined other customers Wednesday afternoon to help a security guard who fought with a shoplifter in Macy’s at Georgia Square Mall, Athens-Clarke police said.

One of the department store’s loss-prevention officers watched 48-year-old Kenneth Dwayne Jones of Hull as he stuffed clothes into a bag then headed toward an exit, police said.

The security guard headed off the shoplifter, but Jones became combative and tried to force his way out of the store when he and the guard began to fight, police said.

The struggle spilled out of the store and into the area between double doors at the exit, where Jones tried to choke the guard and punched him several times in the ribs, according to police.

Several shoppers intervened, including a woman who sprayed the fighting men with a can of pepper spray, and an off-duty probation officer who helped subdue and handcuff the shoplifter, police said.

Jones had tried to steal 10 shirts, three pairs of slacks and four pairs of jeans, together worth $1,078.99, police said.

He was charged with felony theft by shoplifting and battery, police said.

The loss-prevention security officer didn’t need medical treatment for any injuries, police said, but EMTs flushed out Jones’ eyes with water.

Home Owner Uses Pepper-Sprayed on Burglar

December 23rd, 2011

This is a true story about a home owner that fought back when he found a burglar in his home he sprayed him with bear pepper  spray.


A Los Angeles Police Department sergeant suspected of robbing a Mentone home in October was charged Monday with the crime.

The San Bernardino County District Attorney’s office filed the complaint againt Lucien A. Daigle, 44, of Highland. He has been charged with one count of first degree burglary, with the added stipulation that the person was present.

According to police, Daigle was interrupted by the home’s resident Oct. 23 while he was taking things from the house. The resident reacted to the burglar by spraying him with ibear repellant, an industrial strength level of pepper spray. Read the rest of this entry »

Why We Sell Home and Personal Security Products

December 21st, 2011

My wife, Janice, and I have for the last 20 + years ran a non-profit organization (Texans for Equal Justice) for victims of crime.  We were approached some years ago about selling “Home and Personal Protection Products” to help crime victims and to help finance TEJ.  It seemed like a good thing to do.  We now carry a line of pepper sprays, stun guns, Home Protection items, and more.  There is a specialty line we sell from “Safe Family Life” that includes kits for students leaving home for college, apartment dwellers, home, office, there is a kit especially made for women that includes; 1/2 oz. Pepper Spray with Leatherette Holster,  Lipstick Pepper Spray,  Diversion Book Safe, Electronic Pocket Whistle, and  130dB Personal Alarm with Light. So why do we sell home and personal security products? If we can sell someone the prevents them from becoming a victim then we done our job.  Our motto is “Your Safety is Our Business”
Don’t be a Victim prepare your self and fightback!

Firearms Training in Texas

November 27th, 2011

If you, or anyone you know in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area, are interested in taking an introductory course in firearms safety, we have a good one working for two dates, December 3 and January 7. They are scheduled for S. Ft. Worth, just off I-35, at Alpine Gun Range.

We have an instructor with many years experience in instruction in police and sheriff’s departments. He is able to teach a course for you and your group, at a gun range or a rural venue, with a focus on Introductory Safety Course, a Woman’s Handgun Course, an Intro to Shotgun Course, and much, much more.

Courses are usually $99, with a minimum of 15 students at a gun range, or 12 students at a rural location. www.teachmyhands.com/ gives you some of the information. The morning session will be taught inside, at a home, then the afternoon will include shooting at the range. Most people want to stay longer and shoot more.

Please pass the word, and let us know if anyone is interested.

5 Tech Tools to Keep You Safe at College

August 22nd, 2011

This story was posted on Fox News website.  Besides the tools listed below we sell a package of products in our Extreme College Survival Kit that contain most of the items listed in the story below.


 

Summer is coming to an end.

And for most college-bound students that means you’re heading back to the dorms.

According to the most recent U.S crime statistics there were about 4700 robberies, 5000 aggravated assaults, 3300 forcible sex offences and 31 murders on college campuses in 2009.

So while students and parents pack up their caravans with X-long twin bedding and plastic storage boxes don’t forget to include these new high tech tools to keep you and your belongings safe and protected this semester.

1 – Lock it Up

Dorm buildings are a perfect setting for socializing and getting to know your new dorm-mates, but unfortunately this often compels students to keep their doors open and unlocked.

You don’t have to be antisocial to keep your things safe; buying a great safe can give you the security you need.

The Diversion Book safe: At first glance, it looks like another book for class, but in fact, it’s really a safe with a lock. It’s small enough that it won’t take up too much space and disguised just right for a skillful crook to overlook.

The Hidden Closet safe: A safe that blends into your closet. It looks like a regular shirt you place on a hanger only this shirt zips down to unveil 9 pockets to hold anything from cash to expensive jewelry.

“The campus thief is looking for a quick hit and will first go to your desk and dresser. The key to making these devices work is to keep them your secret. Don’t tell anyone about them, not even your best friend,” Steve Kardian, a school safety and security expert, told FoxNews.com.

2 – Keep armed and undercover at all times

On college campuses nearly 20% of women will be victims of an attempted or actual sexual assault, as will about 6% of men. Though colleges across the country have improved their campus security, crime rates still remain high.

Carrying a personal protection device is a great way to keep you prepared at all times.

Pepper Spray-Perfume/Lipstick: This discreet pepper spray looks like a perfume or lipstick holder, but in reality it holds Oleoresin Capsicum, an ingredient that has been used for years as an effective self defense tool.

“This is a great concept,” Ken Wisnefski , tech expert and founder of Webimax told FoxNews.com. “Many women like to carry pepper spray around but usually have them dangling from their key chains. At least if a woman is being attacked they can pull out their lipstick and create the element of surprise.”

With any self defense device, it is still important to practice and be familiar with how it works and to keep it accessible.

3 – Don’t fall victim to identity theft

Safeguarding your personal and financial information is probably not the #1 thing on every college students mind. According to a Javelin Strategy & Research study young adults are less likely to monitor their bank accounts regularly and are the least likely to take advantage of monitoring programs offered by financial institutions.

Living in a dorm where other students or strangers can easily access your room leaves your computer and personal information exposed and unprotected.

The Prey Project App: With its powerful report system this free app keeps track of your laptop and helps recover it if stolen. It can even catch the thief in action by automatically snapping a picture through your webcam.

It will also remotely lock down your PC to prevent further access to your private files. “Guarding one’s personal information is critical, and this application is one way for tech-savvy college students to protect the info they have stored digitally on their laptops,” Patrick Fiel, a public safety advisor for ADT services, told FoxNews.com.

“The most fundamental lesson is to keep all your passwords private, diversified, and to change them often,” recommended Fiel.

4 – Personal Safety System via a Smartphone

Walking alone across campus or to your car in an empty lot leaves any student vulnerable to an attacker.

MyForce: A personal security service on your smartphone.

This app keeps your screen from timing out so with one touch you can send an alert out to a live security monitoring team. Once alerted, MyForce supplies emergency response units with the student’s exact location, physical description and any medical conditions they may have.

“This is a great idea, allowing people with one touch of a button, to call for help and have authorities track their location immediately. All families and campuses should review and consider this service,” Alison Rhodes, CEO of Safety Mom told FoxNews.com

MyForce also automatically starts an audio recording of the incident so the monitoring team can confirm the incident and report any additional details coming from the recording.

5 – Multi-purpose activation alarms

To get ahead in school you must multi-task. You juggle your school work and social life to get the most out of your college experience.

Keeping yourself safe at school requires the same strategy.

Multi-function Keychain Alarm: This personal alarm can be carried in your hand or attached to a laptop or backpack.

Pumped with a 120 Decibel alarm that activates when the metal trigger pin is pulled, the extreme blast of sound will send any attacker or invader running.

Additionally, it comes with tweezers you can place into your dorm room door or window to detect an intruder. When the contacts separate, the alarm sounds off.

“I like the door stop alarms they prevent intruder entries through inward opening doors. They will startle and scare off intruders and wake you to take action,” David Nance, a personal safety expert told FoxNews.com.
Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2011/08/22/5-tech-tools-to-keep-safe-at-college/#ixzz1VnEatkA5

Practical Self Defense – Why Buy Pepper Spray?

August 14th, 2011

Nowadays, you can’t be too sure that you are safe in the streets, especially at night. Cases of robbery, rape and violence has been increasing for the past years. You can have peace of mind if you are equipped with the right self defense tools. A popular and effective example of such weapon is the pepper spray. To buy pepper spray for you or your loved ones is a perfect gift and investment.

Now, what’s in these pepper sprays and how do they work? The content of this weapon causes irritation, pain, discomfort, swelling and nausea to the target. Capsaicin is very potent in irritating the mucus membranes, particularly those in the eyes and the nose. When it gets contact with the eyes, it induces tears and pain and the target’s eyelids involuntarily shut. The substance also permeates the skin, causing severe pain and burning sensation.

The effects can last up to an hour, giving enough time to escape or disable the assailant. Pepper sprays do not cause death or permanent damages.

Most of the sprays available in the market have their main component derived from strong chili peppers. The key component is called capsaicin, which gives chili its distinctive hot taste. Capsaicin is not naturally soluble in water but emulsifiers are used to suspend the substance in water. The canisters are pressurized so that it can be fired forcefully in aerosol form. You should buy spray that has at least 3 million SHUs to guarantee its effectiveness against your assailant.

Many people buy pepper spray because it is effective but not as expensive as stun guns and electric batons. They are also pretty simple to use. Simply remove the safety lock, aim the nozzle to the face of the target and press the button.

Even the smallest canisters at around 1/2 ounce can support 6-10 one second bursts. A second’s burst is more than enough to actually disable a target. Capsaicin is also effective in defending against animal attackers. Most varieties are tested to work against aggressive bears and dogs. The spray also won’t cause permanent damage to these animals.

You can buy pepper spray from us and order it through the internet. They are available in different sizes, ranging from 1/2 ounce to 9 ounce canisters. If you will just be using it for personal defense, just buy a small one. They can simply be slipped in your bag and pocket, or you can use it as a keychain.

Stun Gun for self-defense

August 12th, 2011

Self-defense is essential to survive a dangerous situation. You can protect yourself when there is a need for it. This should be your priority, especially when you still want to live. You can be the victim even when you are home alone. There are also cases of crimes, while at work. Crimes can happen anywhere. This is a fact. This must give you reason to be prepared and be alert at all times.

It is very important to report on options for ensuring security. Many people choose to learn to do martial arts. Those who are rich and famous to hire bodyguards to keep them safe. You can choose to carry a gun in self defense. You have plenty of options. Try to consider what you need and want so that you get the best option. Check if it is effective and safe.

The stun gun is considered one of the safest self-defense today’s devices. You can choose to wear the device for personal protection. The security level of the tool is tested by measuring the amperage. That discharges of electrical current that is located in the lower and safer. It causes no damage to vital organs. Causes no damage to the heart or a person with a pacemaker.

This device also has a special switch design. It has a safety lock to prevent accidental activation. You can be sure to avoid inadvertently striking yourself, even when put into your pocket. This is one of the concerns that may make you hesitate to use it. The security features blocking, low amperage, you feel sure that a device is safe for your personal use. Other than that, it is a secure its objective, since it causes no permanent damage.

The temporal effects of this safety include immobilization and confusion. These effects occur when electrical currents in the device interrupt the normal transmission of signals in the neuromuscular system. The muscles of the body experience spasms that result in incapacitation for a moment. This temporary interruption of normal body functions is the main reason why the device is considered effective for self defense. It gives you the opportunity to escape danger.

Many states allow its use as it is considered as non-lethal. Just take responsibility when you are in possession of a weapon. Find out about specific state laws for use. Meet all requirements for you to take advantage of the device. It is best to know the policies regarding their use so they do not face possible sanctions.

The stun gun is in fact one of the safest self-defense weapons today. It has characteristics that make it a very safe device to use. You can have as your personal security device.

Woman Uses Stun Gun to Defend Against Attacker

August 12th, 2011

We normally don’t read in the news about someone using a Stun Gun to defend their self.  Normally it’s the read about the police using it an unruly offender.


According to authorities, a woman was only able to escape her boyfriend when he attacked her by using a stun gun on him.

When police arrived at the address to respond to a domestic dispute they were confronted by the 36-year-old male. When he pointed the gun he was holding at them, police shot him. He was later taken to University Medical Center for treatment and later arrested.

According to the police report, the woman was in the apartment that was shared with the suspect. It was reported that he climbed in through a window before grabbing her hair and biting her. Escaping she ran outside, when the man knocked her to the ground, pounded her head into the concrete and subsequently choked her until she felt as if she was going to pass out.

The man is reported to have pulled out a handgun where he threatened to kill the woman and himself. However, before he was able to do so, the woman pulled out the self defense device and shocked him several times. When the man dropped the gun, the woman threw it away and ran.

In a situation such as this, the role of the stunning device was important in the safety of the woman in what could have produced different results if no stun gun was available.

Nowadays, more people are considering the self defense tools as a way of maintaining their protection. No one knows when they will become a target, but knowing that you have a form of defense on hand will mean that you are one step ahead at preventing such a situation from occurring.

Members of the public are not the only ones who have access to these tools, but also police departments. With a wide range of non-lethal tools on hand they are able to effectively do their job of protecting the public and themselves when the situation calls for it.

Thanks to the woman’s self defense device she was able to fight off her boyfriend as he attacked and threatened to kill her even though she could have passed out while he was choking her. A device that may not have received much use since it was bought, essentially saved her life from a man armed with a gun and the intent to kill. A small device that pack a powerful punch when it’s needed.