subject: Safety Kits: Why You Should Have One [print this page] Security kits (sometimes called safety, self-defense, or survival kits) consist of a collection of the most popular self-defense products available which are designed to give you the utmost in non-lethal protection. These survival kits can give you and your loved ones the power to protect yourselves if you are ever threatened with bodily harm or loss of property.
If you happen to live in an area where weapons such knives and guns are illegal or restricted, you can take advantage of the protection offered by the self-defense devices included in family self-defense survival kits. They will afford you the capability to seize control of a dangerous situation in a breaking and entering or personal assault. Having self-defense devices on hand can give you the confidence and security needed to handle precarious situations if they do arise.
There are numerous personal security kits available on the market, which are compiled of a number of staple non-lethal self-defense tools, such as pepper sprays, stun guns, and personal alarms. You may choose from different types of kits depending on your need. These kits have been developed to protect you, your family and home.
Security kits include a handy personal-sized canister of self-defense pepper spray, which emits a mist of caustic chemicals to irritate the eyes, nose, and skin of any would-be attacker at the push of a button. Once an attacker comes into contact with the pepper spray, the sensitive membranes in his or her nose, esophagus, and lungs will become highly irritated, causing pain and difficulty in breathing. A heavy-duty version of the handy defense spray, the pepper spray home fogger that comes with one type of kit, can be used to disperse a cloud or fog of pepper spray to stop a group of uninvited intruders who enter your home. This kit also gives you access to a 200,000-volt stun gun, which can even stop the bulkiest of attackers almost instantly with a discharge of electricity that temporarily short-circuits the aggressor's nervous system. Both kits also come with personal alarms, which emit a sharp, ear-piercing sound once you press the button, calling attention to yourself and any potentially dangerous situations and deterring the perpetrator.
Some security kits come with instructional manuals to optimize your use of the self-defense equipment. They are also include with a number of safety reports. These reports contain helpful instructional material on how to handle potentially dangerous situations. The knowledge you receive from these primers will supplement your use of the safety kits by teaching you proper use of the devices included in each kit.
Invest in you and your family's safety during these dangerous times with a self-defense kit. Crime occurs surprisingly often in the United States, with assault once every couple of minutes, and robbery once per sixty seconds, for example. Make sure that you balance the odds in your favor with safety and security kits.
