subject: Personal Security And Training Must Also Include Awareness [print this page] Personal Security And Training Must Also Include Awareness
With the number of crimes committed against individuals increasing more and more people are looking for personal security and training to protect themselves and their family from attack. In the most recent statistics released by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, robberies, burglaries and rape are on the rise and being able to recognize the situations in which these types of crimes most often occur is a major part of personal security and training. Additionally, learning how to use some of the products on the market to be able to fight back is part of the training many companies provide. Home invasions is one of the fastest rising threats in some communities and many people are reluctant to have firearms in the home. While the increase in the number of concealed carry permits have also risen, the use of a gun in a personal attack crime is declining and many homeowners would prefer not to have a weapon on hand that may be used against them. For them, personal security and training may involve learning self-defense techniques if they are attacked as well as learning how to use many of the products currently on the market that protect without the use of deadly force. Most people feel a certain level of security while in their own home, but being ready for anything cannot be a bad thing. For most, a personal attack is something that happens to someone else, and they put off any personal security and training until it is too late. Learning to Use Security Devices can Be Time Well Spent Pepper spray, stun guns and even batons may require some personal security and training in order to be used effectively. It may also be a legal requirement in some states or communities before they can be purchased. Before looking to buy any type of protection device it is advised the state's attorney general's office be contacted to insure the legality of such devices in the state in which the person resides. Many times local law enforcement will offer personal security and training to teach residents how to fight back in a way in which they can reduce the chances of severe injury. Most recommend that when confronted by an attacker with a gun to simply follow their demands instead of trying to disarm the attacker. The theory is that anything the armed attacker wants to take can be replaced, with the exception of the victim's life. Even instructor's giving personal security and training try to stress cooperation instead of confrontation.
