New Pepper Spray, Shoots Powder Instead of Liquid

The new PepperBall HotShot™ uses a completely different concept for shooting hot pepper spray. This self defense weapon or product, sprays out a cloud of pepper powder instead of a stream of liquid.

There are several advantages to having HotShot pepper spray in powder versus conventional pepper spray, which is in liquid form. Listed below are a few.

• Reaches a distance of 12 feet vs. liquid pepper spray's average of 5-7 feet.
• Creates a white cloud between you and an attacker, a visible barrier to help you escape.
• Cloud of pepper powder shoots toward attacker, who immediately inhales it. More effective than liquid.
• Can be shot sideways or upside down, unlike liquid spray that needs to be upright.
• Makes an intimidating loud sound when deployed
• Legal in all states except NY. Liquid pepper spray has state restrictions in NY, MA, MI and WI.

The PepperBall HotShot™ is small, only 6 inches long, it's light, just 3.4 ounces and very easy to use. It comes in a starter kit that includes:

• HotShot™ Launcher Module
• 1 Practice Cartridge (Blue)
• 1 Hot Pepper Powder Cartridge (Red)
• Practice Target
• Instructional DVD
• User Practice Guide

There always will be liquid pepper spray, but now we have the option of picking from liquid or powder form and it's always nice to have alternatives.

Use Self Defense Products if You Take Public Transportation

If you are one of those people who depends on public transportation to go to work or school, you know how scary it can be sometimes. I used to take the fast transit system in Atlanta, GA and knew way back in 1988 that I needed some sort of weapon, I could rely on, for my personal protection. Arriving at my neighborhood station was not really an issue. My dilemma was leaving the station and walking to my car in the dark on winter nights. It was usually parked 2 blocks away from the train station. It didn't take long for me to decide to purchase my first stun gun! I felt like a big weight had been lifted from my shoulders. It was the first night I walked to my car with a weapon I could rely on. All the fear just rolled off my shoulders and I was able to actually enjoy the fresh air while walking to my car!

Personal security is vital to have whether you take the train or a bus to work. During the night hours, it is even more important. You can carry a stun gun or something as simple as a pepper spray. Citizens can actually even carry citizen tasers now! Whether you are a woman or a man, thieves or criminals will take advantage of the visual disadvantage and assault or steal from you at night. That doesn't mean that you couldn't also be taken advantage of in broad daylight!

Now more than ever, it is very easy to purchase stun guns, pepper sprays, tasers or personal alarms. Thanks to the Internet, there are many websites that offer all kinds of non lethal, self defense products. There are many types of pepper spray, in all shapes and sizes. Pepper spray now, even comes in powder form or disguised as other objects, such as pens or pagers! There are a lot of stun guns to choose from too. They come in different voltages and shapes as well as disguised. Tasers come in different shapes and colors as well.

Don't put off your personal safety. Most non lethal, self defense products, are very reasonably priced and worth spending the money on. Especially when your life could depend on it!

Why Buy a Taser Instead of a Gun

There are several advantages to buying a Taser over a gun or firearm. The main advantage is that it is non lethal. In other words, you most likely will kill a person with a gun but you won't with a Taser. This brings peace of mind to many. Plus, if you are ever in a situation that an attacker turns the weapon against you, the worst case scenario would be that they would electrically shock you and not kill you!

Maintenance is another reason why you should buy a Taser and not a Gun. A gun needs to be cleaned of gun powder on a regular basis, to keep it functioning properly. This is a messy and smelly task that you won't have to do with a Taser. All three citizen models, the Taser C2, Taser X26c and Taser M26c, are maintenance free.

Aiming is a critical factor to consider for a self defense product. Let's face it most people have lousy aim. It won't do you any good to have a self defense weapon if you can't aim properly. Most guns do not have an accessory to facilitate this issue. All citizen Tasers have laser sight (you can request no laser with only the Taser C2 in Black). Laser sight is a red beam of light that shows up as a red dot on whomever you are trying to aim at. This laser turns on automatically when you pull back the trigger safety cover or safety switch, depending on the model. You don't have to have perfect aim to use a Taser!

Visibility plays a large role in self defense. Again, most firearms do not come with an accessory to help with seeing where you are shooting. All Tasers come with a LED light, that again, turns on automatically when you pull pack the trigger safety cover or safety switch.

Strength determines many times if you are able to reach your target. Shooting a firearm requires a person to have substantial strength when pulling the trigger. The trigger is really not the issue here, but the kickback that comes afterwards is. Many people, especially women, are thrown back considerably when they shoot a gun, even a small one. This leads to missing the intended target. You don't have to be very strong to use a Taser. It doesn't have a kickback!

For these 5 reasons mentioned, it's no wonder that more and more people are purchasing Tasers, instead of firearems or guns as weapons! The best part is that with this less lethal, self defense device, there will be fewer casualties!

Hot Dogs are choking small children at an alarming rate

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is pursuing some food manufacturers such as hot dog manufacturers, to place a mandatory warning label on their packaging. Studies have shown that 1 small child dies from chocking on food every 5 days. Apparently hot dogs are 17% involved in those choking incidents. Any food that can cause choking in small children such as popcorn or hard candy, etc., would be required to have a warning label. The AAP mentioned that some food that naturally comes in a shape or form that can cause chocking, for example grapes, would not require the label warning. Only foods that are manufactured or processed, would be affected.

Of course some hot dog manufacturers, among other food manufacturers, are not happy with having to place a warning label on their products. They feel it would deter parents of small children from purchasing their products. It's important to mention that 2 well known hot dog manufacturers have already labeled their products with warnings, prior to the AAP's request. These hot dog manufacturers are Oscar Mayer and Ballpark.

It's important to not just have warning labels but to educate and warn parents of small children about the possibility of them choking on food. Parents should be educated on how to feed their children, on how to cut certain foods into small pieces, etc. We hope that the AAP's request will at least start people talking about the risks, especially when feeding hotdogs to kids.

For more details, please click here.

Alabama University, Professor Amy Bishop, Has Priors

Universities are not only having shootings now from students, but also from professors too! It seems like professors as well as students will have to go through metal detectors now. What a shame...

By looking at Amy Bishop's photo, you would think she was a humble quiet woman and not the violent criminal that is being exposed. Initially news reports surfaced prior information about her killing her brother. That 1986 crime was declared by authorities as an accidental death. Now it has been discovered that she also was a suspect in a mail bombing threat against a Harvard Medical School professor in 1993. Looks can definitely be deceiving!

How could a person with 2 previous criminal suspicions become a professor at a university? A person that definitely should be a role model for our children, should have had a background check done before getting hired. Do universities give background checks to potential professors? Why was there not a red flag raised when her background was checked? Assuming it was checked, did they just ignore the results? I'm sure authorities will discover more clues in her past that lead her to commit this most recent horrible crime.

For more details read here.

New TASER C2 in Yellow!

TASER International just came out with another color for the TASER C2. The C2 was already available in Black Pearl, Electric Blue, Metallic Pink, Titanium Silver, Red Hot Red, Fashion Pink and now it also comes in TASER Yellow! They have been offering their TASER X26c model in yellow, for a while. So it's no surprise that they also came out with this new color for the C2.

The TASER Yellow C2 will be available very soon to the general public, so check for it occasionally on WomenOnGuard.com. Better yet, place your order today and we will send it to you the minute it comes in!

PepperBall HotShot™ Sprays Powder Not Liquid

The latest in pepper spray technology but totally different, PepperBall HotShot™ is a new self defense product that shoots pepper POWDER instead of liquid spray. Not only does it deliver a cloud or protective barrier from an attacker, facilitating your escape, but it also can reach up to 12 feet! It is lightweight, only 3.4 ounces and small, only 6 inches with cartridge inserted. You can conceal it in your pocket, backpack, purse or glove compartment.

Compact and highly portable

• Hotter (more effective) than pepper spray. Faster and easier to use too!
• Launches hot pepper powder in a cloud that can reach up to 12 feet.
• Creates an instant, visible barrier between you and an attacker.

The Starter Kit includes:

• HotShot™ Launcher Module
• 2 Practice Cartridges (Blue)
• 1 Hot Pepper Powder Cartridge (Red)
• Practice Target
• Instructional DVD
• User Practice Guide

See the self defense product, PepperBall HotShot™, in action by clicking here.
Or scroll down the right column of this blog and see 4 different videos of the HotShot.

Use Your Car Alarm for Home Security!

You don't have a home security system? No problem! Just remember one thing when you drive home tonight, take your car keys to bed with you!

It's as simple as that. If you hear something suspicious or an intruder late at night, simply turn on your car alarm. It will start beeping and alert the entire neighborhood! Burglars don't like all the racket and attention and will simply turn around and leave. The alarm will continue to sound until the battery of your car dies or you turn the alarm off. Test it first from your bedroom, to make sure the alarm signal reaches your car!

One more thing that should be kept in mind, if you have a car alarm. Many times women and men are assaulted while they are walking toward their vehicle in parking lots. This is another situation when it is convenient to set off your car alarm. It would make people notice your car and you!

Pass the word around! It keeps your home safe and beats the fees of installing a home security system!

Tasers, Civilian Self Defense Products

These self defense weapons are the most recent stun devices available. Unlike stun guns, you can be 15 feet away from your attacker and still reach to shock them electrically. This is because the electrical charge is attached to 2 probes on wires that shoot out from the Taser and hit the subject. Citizen Tasers come in three models, C2, X26c and M26c. Tasers come with lithium power magazines, digital power magazines or AA batteries depending on the model. Holsters are available for all models. A cartridge usually is included with the purchase of a Taser and a person can also purchase extra ones as needed. Each cartridge needs to be replaced whenever the Taser is shot (you get one shot with each cartridge). Most Tasers also come with a laser that assists in aiming at the attacker. You don't need to be a good aimer to use a Taser successfully. To own a Taser you are required to pass a simple felony background check that takes approximately 10 minutes. This test can be done through Taser International's website or by calling them on the phone.

Below are simple rules to follow:

• Check battery life for your particular model
• Replace used cartridges
• Never let children handle Tasers

Stun Devices, Self Defense Products

Stun guns are self defense weapons that consist of applying an electrical shock to an assailant. You have to be at arms length to use a stun gun on a person. You can also reach a person through a metal door knob. This comes in handy if you are at home and don't want someone to come in your front door. These devices come in many sizes and shapes. Some stun guns are disguised to look like cell phones or pens. Stun devices also come in baton and flashlight form. They vary in voltage from 200,000 to 3 million volts and can be battery operated or rechargeable. Many stun guns have holsters.

Below are simple rules to follow:

• Make sure the batteries have not expired
• If rechargeable, check if charged
• Never let children handle stun devices