Personal Alarm Options for Basic Woman's Protection
With statistics quite high in regards to crime committed against women each year, it is no wonder that the market
for self defense products is exploding. While each state in the country varies in its rules on pepper spray, stun
guns and tasers, there are really no restrictions when it comes to personal alarms. A personal alarm is a device
which you can activate that can emit loud sounds, flash lights and more. There are a variety of different styles
when it comes to the personal alarm and you have to decide for yourself which one would offer you the best
protection.
If you travel alone for business or pleasure often, you might consider a personal alarm that serves a dual purpose
– a personal alarm as well as a burglar alarm. This type of personal alarm is great to carry with you in your
pocket or in your hand to activate should a potential attacker try to bother you. In regards to the burglar alarm
aspect, this personal alarm can also be hung on your hotel doorknob or security chain. It will sound an alarm
should someone try to enter your room without your knowledge. The loud noise is usually enough to deter any
potential criminal.
Another type of personal alarm involves protection against the four-legged kind – dogs! If you are a frequent
jogger and are bothered by dogs, there is a special type of personal alarm you can carry in a pocket or around your
wrist which emits a painful whistle only heard by dogs. Usually, an especially bright LED flashing light is built
into the device. When flashed at the dog, it will temporarily blind them and cause disorientation. Between the
light and the whistle, it should be enough to allow you to escape.
Certain brands of mace spray have built-in alarm devices which emits a squeal that can be heard up to ¼ of a mile
away. It can be rigged to sound out when you use the mace against an assailant. Between the burning sensation of
the spray and the loud whistling sound sure to attract many curiosity seekers, it can be a great deterrent against
attackers.
Some personal alarms are coded to its owner so if it is activated, only the owner can turn it off. This is a great
feature that protects you in the event of an attack or an accident that sets it off. With some personal alarms, if
an attacker grabs it from you right away, they can easily turn it off. However, with one coded to you, they cannot
deactivate it and are more likely to run off than try to further their attack against you and risk being
caught.
Other personal alarms may come with a variety of bells and whistles such as flashing lights, different whistle
frequency settings and more. You have to determine which one would best suit your lifestyle and needs. If you are a
stay at home mom, you will not need the personal alarm that doubles as a burglar alarm but perhaps you might need
one with a flashing light. In addition, you will want to choose an alarm that has a battery which is easily
replaceable. Certain devices use special battery sizes that are difficult to find. Choose a personal alarm that
uses batteries you can pick up at your local grocery or discount store.
Using a personal alarm can be an important part of your personal self defense regiment. Keep your alarm at the
ready when traveling – whether it is far from home or just to the corner market. Store the device in the same place
over and over so it becomes habitual presence and is easy to find in an emergency situation.
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