subject: How Important Is Self Protection In Todays World ? [print this page] With increasing number of criminal activities personal security is very crucial in todays world. One should be self dependent and able enough to fight any type of abnormalities at any given situation. Presence of mind is very important in personal security system. Many times it has been seen that the very young and old members of the family who are physically not very strong shows great act of bravery and is able to fight difficult situations themselves.
One should be aware of the fact that personal security is the fundamental right of the civilians along with right to life and liberty. It is clearly stated in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights that self protection is the basic birth right given to all individuals and no one should be deprived of this right.
Personal security has been stigmatized in todays world and people are often scared of their own security while travelling out and also at home (if alone). We have seen that personal security has become quiet alarming in the developed countries, with the economic recession hitting the market and high standard of living people are often targeted and harmed.
To overcome this high degree risk of personal threat, everyone should be self dependent and smart to deal the problems in their unique way. One of the best methods of self protection that can be widely used by almost all individuals at any age is the usage of pepper sprays.
Pepper sprays are very easy to carry and can be taken in small handbags and even kept in the car dashboard. In many countries pepper sprays have been made legal looking at the increasing rate of criminal activities whereas in countries like Iraq, Iran, Belgium and Denmark possession of pepper sprays is said to be illegal and can be only used by policemen. However, pepper sprays have very strong impact and works immediately leading to close of eyelids, coughing, breathing difficulty and running nose. Pepper spray is an inflammatory spray that is also called as capsicum spray. It contains certain less than lethal agents like capsaicin and lachrymatory agent.
To improve ones personal security there are certain basic tricks that needs to be taken care of as self protection is mostly dependent on that particular person. How to act at that given situation is what is required to know? Certain golden rules like to park car in proper lit area, if strangers come home-dealing with them confidently and not giving them the impression of being alone, if visiting any place alone one should always carry a pepper spray in the purse or a personal alarm device is very essential. Above all self motivation is very much required along with can do attitude.
