Self defense products have been used by military and law enforcement for years. So many people when they think of them think in terms of self defense for men. The fact of the matter is that predators, a.k.a. the bad guys, think in terms of the easiest prey. That is why women and seniors are becoming targets for the bad guys more frequently.

Self defense is a readily accepted sign of a free society. Self defense products were created to provide a nonlethal alternative to the deadly force of a handgun. They are used to incapacitate an assailant for anywhere from 5 to 45 minutes allowing you time to get away and seek help.

Pepper sprays use a derivative of cayenne pepper called oleoresin capsicum or OC for short. A one second blast of OC in the face will cause the membranes in your nose to swell making breathing difficult. It also causes the veins in your eyes to swell, a great deal of tearing at the eyes so bad your eyes shut, coughing, choking and a great deal of intense pain.

Pepper sprays are particularly popular with women and seniors because they are on average 85 to 90 percent effective, small, easy to carry and conceal and very cheap.

Stun guns are portable hand held devices that use high-voltage and low amperage to disable an attacker for 5 to 10 minutes. The energy stored in the device when transferred to an assailant causes the muscles to work rapidly. This rapid work cycle depletes the blood sugar levels so he has no energy left.

Women and seniors love stun guns to because they are small and easy to conceal. Many of them are disguised. Some examples are a flashlight, a ball point pen, a tube of lipstick and the ever-popular cell phone stun gun.

When it comes to protecting yourself self defense products are the way to go.

When are you getting some?

If you think crime can only happen to the other guy you are wrong. The "other guy" is thinking the same thing and to him you are that "other guy". There is a reason why they call it self defense. You have to protect yourself, your family, your home and business!!

Chances are if you are reading this that crime has touched your life in some way or you consider yourself at risk. Take the next step and do something to protect yourself! Your life and safety is worth far more than the cost of self defense course.

If you are in the market for a self defense product look for quality, effectiveness, and a biggie-LEGALITY. Stun guns are not legal in some states. Pepper sprays have restrictions in some jurisdictions. Check with your local police department first before you get one.