subject: Self Defense-parking Lot Safety Tips Checklist [print this page] It is well-established fact that women are the targets of violence in 9 out of 10 cases. It is a sad but true statistic. It has always been that way and will probably always be that way.
Many of those attacks occur in parking lots. Part of the reason for that is that parking lots are generally not very well lit and women are distracted by their shopping.
Women especially with kids need to be aware of threats to their safety and heighten awareness for self defense-women's self defense.
Here are some parking lot safety tips especially for women to help in assault prevention and robbery prevention.
1.Try and do your shopping in daylight hours.
2.Save your exercise for later and park closes you can to your destination.
3.Make sure you lock your car. When you arrived in the parking lot.
4.Be aware of your surroundings. Are there potential hiding places for predators.
5.Don't be afraid to ask for help. A lot of grocery stores still offer the service.
6.As you approach your car and get out of your car keys and be ready to make a quick entry into your car look around and underneath it next to your car.
7.Try to join others on the walk to your car avoid being alone.
8.Avoided talking to strangers. Predators count on , your kindness and attention. Don't fall victim to that.
9.Make sure you carry some self defense products especially pepper spray more personal alarm at a stun gun works good too.
10.Once inside your car make sure you lock all your doors.
Especially if you have children when you're shopping distractions are plentiful. Predators count on those distractions to take your attention away from potential danger. So be aware and be safe.
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 one of these.
A 10% solution of OC spray is illegal in some jurisdictions. So check the internet or your local sheriff's department first before getting some.
