Pepper Mace Spray - Jogger

Starting the new year with a resolution to stay or get fit? Well, if you exercise outside, you will need one of these! The Pepper Mace Spray - Jogger has a convenient velcro strap that you can place snugly around your hand. It also has a convenient belt clip, if you prefer to attach it to your shorts or t-shirt. You can focus on your walking, running or biking exercise, knowing that you will be able to defend yourself and stay safe! But the Pepper Mace Spray - Jogger is not just for exercise or working out, it has a keychain, that you can attach to your home or car keys! Feel secure anywhere you go! Rest assured, Mace has been a trusted brand for self defense products since 1962!

Pepper Mace Spray - Jogger contains 18 grams of pepper spray, 10 one-second bursts and can reach up to 12 feet! The unit features a a flip-top safety cap to prevent accidental discharge. Always make sure that you check the expiration date of your self defense weapon, which is placed on the bottom of each spray canister.

TASER C2, Shocking Tunes Package

WomenOnGuard.com is now offering while supplies last, a FREE MP3 Player Holster, when you purchase a Taser C2 "Shocking Tunes" package! Not only will you be safe, but you also will have the convenience of having your favorite music with you. The MP3 Player Holster does not look intimidating like other gun holsters. It rather looks like a pouch, wallet or MP3 player case. Keep yourself as well as your family secure from threats, as far as 15 feet away! And remember that if need be, you can leave the Taser on the ground and it will continue to shock an assailant for 30 seconds more, while you make your escape! Also, if it gets stolen from you and you file a police report, Taser International will replace the C2 Taser unit for FREE!

TASER C2 Shocking Tunes Package Includes:
- (1) TASER C2 aiming laser and LED light 
  Seven color choices
- (1) Lithium Power Magazine
- (1) 15' Air Cartridge
- Training DVD & User's Manual
- FREE MP3 Player Holster ($79.99 value)
- FREE Shipping

Mace Pepper Spray - Pen Defender

A must have for college or for work! This pen is not like other pepper pens, this Mace Pepper Spray Pen actually writes too! No one will ever know that it doubles as a weapon. Even if you lend it to someone, and they wrote with it, they wouldn't notice that it contained Mace pepper spray! This is a powerful weapon with an element of surprise against any would be attacker! Simply place this Mace pepper spray weapon on your pocket or in your purse or backpack. Makes a wonderful gift too!

FEATURES:
• Includes ink to write
• Refillable, extra canisters sold separately
• Contains 6 short bursts within 5 feet
• Pocket clip
• Safety cap
• Approximately 5.5" x .5"

Lipstick Stun Gun Giveaway Winners!

We want to thank everyone who registered for the Women On Guard's Lipstick Stun Gun Giveaway! Three winners were drawn for the giveaway and were notified by email.

The Winners Are:
Cheryl
Bob
Tracy

Due to privacy, last names are not mentioned.

REMEMBER that the giveaway winners will be notified by email on December 26th. Winners need to reply with their address information within 48 hours. If we don't here back from a winner, within that time, an alternate winner will be chosen.

All persons who registered for the giveaway will receive the Women On Guard Newsletter on a regular basis. Our newsletter contains information about actual crimes, safety precautions, new products and other related topics.

Lipstick Stun Gun Giveaway!

Want to win a FREE Lipstick Stun Gun? This Holiday we are having a promotion in which 3 people will win this fabulous weapon! It's easy to participate in this giveaway drawing. All you have to do is register, no purchase necessary. If you have previously registered for our newsletter, no need to worry, because you will automatically be included. The promotion ends on December 24th, 2010 and 3 winners will be notified thru email on December 26th, 2010. Winners must respond within 48 hours of being notified or the prize will be forfeited and an alternate winner will be chosen. To register for the drawing, visitors must go to the website’s home page, WomenOnGuard.com. Below is more info on this powerful self defense product that you can win for FREE!

The Lipstick Stun Gun is made by Stun Master™, which is a reputable brand name that has been around for years. Like all the Stun Master products, it has a lifetime warranty. This self defense product meets and exceeds all our expectations. It is powered by a built-in rechargeable battery, which is a very convenient feature. The Lipstick Stun Gun also comes with a disable wrist strap. This ensures that if the attacker takes the weapon from you, it will not be usable since the wrist strap snaps off from the unit and in turn, de-activates it. Therefore the attacker can’t use it against you. The Lipstick Stun Gun includes 950,000 volts of electricity, making it a very powerful weapon. The unit also has a built-in flashlight and comes with a convenient holster, for those who prefer to attach it to a belt. All this for FREE if you register and win!

Good luck!

No Activation Fee for Taser C2s

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY

There is no longer an activation fee of $9.95 on a TASER C2.  On December 1st, TASER International announced they will no longer charge the activation fee, effective immediately. 

Customers will still need to complete the background check and register the C2 with TASER International to activate it, either online or by calling their toll free number, but it will show $ 0.00 due.

Holiday Party Safety Tips

We all love to party during the Holidays and New Years! You can enjoy your parties even more if you take some precautions. Unfortunately where there are parties, there is alcohol. Where there is alcohol, there is sometimes violence. Violence  during the Holidays is common and prevention is key, in order to enjoy the season. Unfortunately, women more than men, are victims of rape or sexual assault crimes during the Holidays, at New Years Eve parties or in nightclubs for that matter. Please remember the following safety tips that may prevent sexual assaults or other crimes:

Party or Nightclub Safety Tips

• Never share drinks.
• Only accept drinks from closed containers.
• Never pour a drink from a punch bowl or pitcher.
• Get your own drink and watch the bartender pour it.
• Always introduce a stranger you just met, to your friends at a party or nightclub.
• Never accept to leave with a stranger or a person you just met.
• If there is not a designated driver, call a taxi or stay at a nearby hotel.

Before you go to a party or any other event, always carry a self defense weapon, besides remembering the safety tips. This should not just apply to Holiday parties but to year-round errands, work, school, nightclubs, concerts, etc. Just like you wear a seat belt while driving, you need to carry a pepper spray, stun gun, taser, rape whistle or personal alarm, while you are out and about. ALWAYS be prepared to defend yourself. DON'T be a victim of sexual assault or any other crime.

Make Your House Look Alive this Holiday

Leaving your house or apartment alone for the holidays? Don't let it become a burglar magnet, invest in a reasonably priced digital timer. Digital timers can be set so that they turn lights on and off in your home. Be it holiday decorations, a lamp or your TV set!

Burglars look for dark homes on the holidays, to rob people, and your home does not have to be a target! This is the best time of the year for burglars, but if they see lights go on and off in your home, they are far less likely to bother going into it. Outsmart them with digital timers in your house!

For more information, check out this Digital Timer with Random Features.

Notre Dame Hides Sexual Assault by Football Player

 Victim Commits Suicide
It's not enough that Yale University pledges encouraged rape last October by chanting, "no means yes, yes means anal", now the University of Notre Dame prefers to hide rape or sexual assault charges. The Notre Dame football game MUST go on!

Elizabeth "Lizzy" Seeberg committed suicide 9 days after the rape, yet the accused football player was allowed to play, while she overdosed on prescription medication. Notre Dame didn't even mention to the St. Joseph County Police Department, that was investigating the case, that she had reported a sexual assault.

What does that say about our society? What morals are we teaching our college sons & daughters about sexual assault?

Pepper Spray Makes Great Stocking Stuffers for Christmas

Show your friends and relatives that you care about them by giving them pepper spray as a gift! They are reasonably priced and can very well save their life one day! We can't think of a better Christmas stocking stuffer or holiday gift than one that protects someone you love.

Get a few and use them as Christmas stocking stuffers. Wrap them up and give them away at your holiday office party. If you know of someone that takes public transportation or someone that is attending a college or university, they too, would appreciate pepper spray as a holiday gift! Don't let anyone you know, tell you one day; "I wish I had pepper spray when..."

Have a safe and joyous Holiday!

Unique Holiday Safety Gifts from Women On Guard™

Lipstick Pepper Spray

Thinking or can't make up your mind of what to give to your friends and family for the Holidays? What better than a personal gift that will keep them safe year round? A self defense product is truly a unique gift that most people will really be thankful for. Giving a pepper spray, mace, stun gun, personal alarm or even a taser, will truly show that you care about them. Explore our personal safety products at WomenOnGuard.com!

Pepper spray comes in a variety of shapes, colors and strengths. Some can shoot as far as 25 feet. You can buy pepper spray in liquid, gel, foam, fog and even powder form! We carry Mace, Streetwise, Kimber and PepperBall brands. Browse through our Mace category or our Pepper Spray category!

Stun guns also come in a variety of shapes, colors and sizes. Some of these self defense devices are as powerful as 4.5 million volts! They can be disguised as a lipstick, pen and even a cell phone! Check out all our stun guns in the Stun Guns, Stun Batons, and  Cell Phone Stun Guns categories.

Taser C2, in Pink

Personal alarms are very convenient safety devices to have and many businesses use them for their employees. Organizations also use them for their patients. They are convenient for college campuses and of course for city use. Take a peek this Holiday at all of our different types in our Personal Alarms category!

Another unique gift could be the ultimate self defense product; a Taser. You can pick from 3 models; Taser C2, Taser X26c and M26c. Any of these models will keep your loved ones safe. They are easier to use than a gun and of course, non lethal. Go to the Taser C2 or the Taser X26c M26c categories at WomneOnGuard.com.

We offer BULK RATES on some of our products too! Plus don't forget this Holiday to look at our other categories, including our Package Deals!

Pepper Spray with Extended Reach

Looking for pepper spray that reaches the most distance? This article will focus on and compare two products that shoot pepper spray the farthest and are legal to be carried by citizens in most USA States. The products being compared are Guardian Angel Blaster, manufactured by Kimber and Mace Pepper Gun. Both of these pepper spray products also shoot with higher than average pressure, which helps when aiming towards an attacker. The following information will include distance or reach, amount of shots each product contains, features and WomenOnGuard.com's price.

Guardian Angel Blaster
• Distance or reach, 13 feet
• 2 shots or blasts

FEATURES: Small with ergonomic design, this product shoots pepper spray at an incredible 90 MPH speed. The burst is so strong that it can penetrate face masks and go around eyeglasses! This results in very little cross contamination issues such as blow back in windy conditions. It will not loose pressure with time. Guardian Angel Blaster can be shot at any angle, unlike pepper sprays that can only be shot upright. Comes with a clip and if desired, also has a holster that can be purchased separately.
WomenOnGuard price: $46.74


Mace Pepper Gun
• Distance or reach, 25 feet
• 7 shots or blasts per cartridge

FEATURES: Gun shaped pepper spray that shoots from replaceable cartridges. Comes with a practice water cartridge and an OC pepper cartridge. It also has a trigger activated LED light for better aiming, that also temporarily helps disorient an attacker. The Mace Pepper Gun can be shot at any angle, unlike pepper sprays that can only be shot upright. You can also get 2 different types of holsters that can be purchased separately. Available in 4 colors: blue, silver, blue/black and pink.
WomenOnGuard price: $89.95

Halloween Safety Tips for Children & Adults

It's getting close to Halloween again! Kids are getting excited and grownups are planing parties. We all have fun and eat sweets during and long after Halloween is over!

Like all social events, there are always some concerns. Halloween, unfortunately carries with it some extra dangers. The fact that most people conceal their identity by wearing masks or makeup, makes it even more worrisome. Below we included some Halloween safety tips for children and adults:

Safety tips for Trick or Treating Children

• Children should never enter the house or car of a stranger to get treats
• Never eat treats that are unwrapped or any kind of fruit
• Wear bright clothes or carry a flashlight so cars can see you
• Avoid porches or homes that are dark
• Take a personal alarm or cell phone, in case you are in danger
• Go trick or treating in groups, preferably w/ adult supervision

Safety tips for Partying Adults

• Always get your own drink at a party
• Never take your eyes off of your drink
• Never pour yourself a drink from an open container such as a punch bowl
• Never accept a drink from someone you don't know, unless it is sealed
• Introduce a person you just met, to your friends
• Never leave the party with a person you just met
• When leaving, always have a known designated adult, sober driver or call a taxi
• Always carry a self defense weapon, such as pepper spray, to a party or nightclub

There you have it. Just remember to follow your instincts; if something doesn't seem right, it probably isn't. Have a safe and happy Halloween!

How Pepper Spray Works and The Different Types

Pepper spray has been around for a very long time. It was used by ancient armies, centuries ago! This self defense weapon, even though it's been around for ever and it's simple and easy to use, still has that horrible burning impact when someone gets sprayed by it. Not only does it burn the eyes so much that the attacker needs to close them shut, but it also makes them cough, non-stop! The fact that their eyes are closed, makes it possible for you to leave the scene safely. The secret ingredient is one of the most hottest peppers in the world, called Oleoresin Capsicum or OC for short.

Most pepper spray, now a days, have an invisible UV dye that aid police in identifying and detaining an attacker. Some Mace sprays even contain tear gas! Lets not forget that some attackers can be fierce dogs too and not just human! Mace also has Muzzle, which is a spray for defense against mean dogs too. There are also many types or forms of sprays. You can pick from 90 mph strong bursts or spray types that reach a distance of up to 25 feet! Not only do they come in different looking canisters that are disguised as lipstick, for example, but you can also choose how the pepper is shot toward an attacker. Streetwise pepper spray or Mace Brand personal defense sprays come in:

• Stream (the most popular)
• Gel
• Foam
• Fog
• Powder (the newest kind)

Concealment is a new issue for some of us today. If you prefer to carry pepper spray without people knowing about it, perhaps to work or college, there are many shapes available and they can look like:

• Lipstick
• Perfume
• Pager
• Pen
• Gun
• Walking Weight
• Baton
• Tubular Thing
• Sleek Thing

Any questions? Feel free to contact us at WomenOnGuard.com

Yale University Pledges Encouraged Rape

This is one of the most prestigious universities in the world, yet Yale University, had a fraternity pledge that chanted, "no means yes, yes mean anal". A chant that was one of several they shouted which trivialized raping women. The fraternity's potential pledges, Delta Kappa Epsilon's Phi chapter (DKE), shouted these scary rape hinting chants in the middle of the night. To make matters worse they did this, right in front of where all the first year female students are housed! These women already have the odds against them. Statistics have shown that university or college women are 4 times more likely to get raped.

This is not acceptable. The members of DKE and it's pledges should be punished severely. Just having a forum, is not enough! Yale University should set an example and not let this slip by so easily. Yale University is suppose to have high standards in education as well as conduct. This is an institution where many of our future leaders will come from. What kind or morals will they spread on the future of our nation?

Domestic Violence Project Receives Pepper Spray Donation from Women On Guard™

 PRESS RELEASE:

Women On Guard™ donated pepper spray to the domestic violence UnderWings Project in Cleveland, Ohio.

Pompano Beach, FL, October 18th, 2010. The self defense products website, Women On Guard™ has donated pepper spray to the UnderWings Project after they requested to be a recipient of the on going donations that WomenOnGuard.com started back in 2007. The website donates on a regular basis, nationwide, to a women’s crisis center or similar cause. They sell pepper sprays, Mace, Tasers, stun guns, personal alarms and more. The website also includes hotlines, safety tips and a blog.

The UnderWings Project is a two sister joint effort to find preventative measures to save the lives of women caught-up in the cycle of domestic violence. Their mission is to provide programs and services designed to restore wholeness to those whose lives have been impacted by domestic violence. They provide educational, art, music therapy, motivational and safety training in their peer life support groups located in Cleveland and Maple Heights, Ohio in disclosed locations for safety purposes and in order to be accessible to more women. The UnderWings Project has been a self-funded, non-profit organization for almost four years until October 4, 2010. Thanks to The Allstate Foundation, they received their first major grant and now are able to proceed with their Employment, Retention, and Wellness Clinic.

Susan Eaton, one of the owners of Women On Guard mentioned, “It’s a shame that this topic comes up only when a famous person or celebrity is involved in it. Mel Gibson’s abuse toward his wife rose national exposure to this problem. Unfortunately it happens every day to many women in this country and around he world.” Susan stressed that it also doesn’t just hurt women but if they have children, it affects them as well. She also emphasized that a restraining order against the abuser, such as Mel Gibson, many times doesn’t work, and sometimes the women end up being killed.

Women On Guard wants to express that all of us could make a difference by being more observant of our family, friends and co-workers. Martha, the other owner of the website, said, “There are many Mel Gibson’s out there that need to be stopped!”

Below is a list of signs we can look for if we suspect someone we know is in a domestic violence situation:

-       Injuries or bruises and wearing long sleeves on hot days or sunglasses indoors, in an attempt to hide them

-       Missing too many days from work or school

-       Shows very low self-esteem

-       Personality change or not acting like themselves

-       Self-blaming for most everything that happens wrong at school or work; this feeling comes from their abusive home where they are accused of instigating the violence

-       Children of domestic violent homes, act out the violence in school, by becoming a class bully 

Powerful Stun Gun Pen for Work or College

Ever need some self defense around your college campus or your work place? Is it scary to walk to where your car is parked at night? Do you walk home or to your college dorm in the dark or simply have the late shift at work? Do you take public transportation? If you answer yes to any of these questions or any other similar situations, you need a self defense weapon for personal safety. Whether you are a man or a woman, carrying some protection is just as important as using seat belts while driving.

The newest and most powerful weapon that you can carry to work or college without people noticing you are carrying it, is the most powerful stun gun pen on the market today. The reason why people won't notice it, is because it looks simply like a large pen or marker. This New Stun Gun Pen is the strongest model sold today. It has 1.2 million volts! But this isn't the only difference it has, it's also rechargeable. No worries about purchasing batteries, just plug it in! Plus this self defense weapon also has an LED flashlight. This is very convenient for situations that occur in the dark. The Stun Gun Pen also includes safety features to prevent accidental discharges and even comes with a free holster. If you don't like holsters you can just clip it to your shirt pocket or carry it in your backpack, briefcase or purse.

This Stun Gun Pen only measures 6 1/2 inches in height and comes with a LIFETIME WARRANTY!

Crimes Against Real Estate Agents in Ohio

It seems there is a trend in Ohio of crimes against real estate agents. Two real estate agents have been killed in just this last week alone.

It's no wonder with the housing market like it is and foreclosures left and right, all over the country, that many real estate agents are targeted by frustrated individuals. This crime scenario will probably increase if the housing market doesn't improve. Although real estate agents are personally not responsible for the housing market situation, they are being targeted and they should be aware of this danger.

It's been known in the past, how vulnerable real estate agents are when it comes to showing houses to strangers. All real estate agents should carry some sort of weapon to defend themselves against crime. Especially female real estate agents. A pepper spray, stun gun or even a taser should be required by real estate companies for their agents. To be a real estate agent is probably one of the most dangerous professions to be in. Consider their predicament: a stranger with them, an empty house or house they have never been in, showings during the day or night, strange neighborhoods, etc. To top it off, if the agent is female, that pretty much doubles the odds against her! Post office mail carriers carry pepper spray as a weapon to protect themselves against dogs. Why shouldn't real estate agents do the same?

If you know of a real estate agent or if one just helped you sell or buy a house, give them a pepper spray, stun gun or taser, besides or course their commission! They will really appreciate it.

Lipstick Stun Gun for Women's Personal Safety

First there was the Lipstick Pepper Spray and while women felt empowered by it and still do, some of us wondered if there ever would be a lipstick with the punch of a stun gun. Well, wonder no more, it's here! The Lipstick Stun Gun, for those of us who would rather zap than spray! Not only does it have the power of 950,000 volts, to knock them down, but measures only 3 3/4 inches tall and comes with a flashlight. Yes, us women can defend ourselves and not have to do it in the dark anymore!

The Lipstick Stun Gun is not only powerful but it also has a well thought out accessory, a disable pin wrist strap. This is a superb attachment to this handy personal safety weapon. If you place this strap around your wrist and someone pulls it from you, the disable wrist strap will detach from the lipstick stun gun and will render it useless. This women's personal safety weapon will not function if the attacker wants to use it against you!

Another bonus included with this weapon is the fact that it is rechargeable. No need to bother with buying extra batteries. Just plug it in and power it up! Besides being rechargeable it also comes with a holster, for those of you who want a more interesting look to your wardrobe! Shocking, disable safety feature, bright, rechargeable and a handy holster.... What else could you possibly need for your personal safety?

Personal Travel Alarm with Motion Detector

There are many personal alarms out in the market today, but very few if any at all, include a motion detector. The Mini Travel Alarm is unique because you can have it set off a loud 15 second blast by pushing a button or it can actually go off on it's own!

You can use the Mini Travel Alarm as a personal defense alarm or rape alarm, to let people know that you are in danger. It's called a travel alarm too because you can literally use it as an intruder alarm if you are away from home, for example a hotel room, vacation rental or even a dorm! This alarm has a motion detector behind a cover that conveniently slides down when you want it to detect motion. 60 Seconds after you slide the cover down and press a button, it will detect motion for up to 10 feet away! You basically can place it facing any door or window and it will let you know if it has been opened by emitting a 100dB blast that sounds for 15 seconds. How handy is that? Of course there are limitless applications for this convenient alarm. It can be aimed at your computer or any valuable item you might see fit for others not to be around!

Other features in this personal or rape alarm, includes a safety wrist strap so that if it is taken or stolen from your wrist, it will detach from the alarm and make the alarm go off automatically! It has a convenient LED flashlight too. This Mini Travel Alarm is very small, only 2.5 inches tall and uses three LR44 batteries (included).

Parents of college students beware!

Many of you have kids attending college now and have sent them off packed with everything they could possibly need. Or so you think you have packed all they need...

We at WomenOnGuard.com are on the lookout and using Twitter quite often. One of the topics that many college students are tweeting about, especially college girls or women is their fear regarding their surroundings and safety issues. Some college students are mentioning being scared to walk around on campus in the dark when it is very early in the morning or late at night. Some students are complaining about having creepy guys staring at them. Plus some of them are even wondering how or where they can buy pepper spray or mace. Also don't assume that your son is not in danger simply because he is a boy or a man. College men get assaulted, and robbed frequently on campuses. Violence amongst males on campus also exists. Safety is a concern for males as well as females.

This is just a heads up to parents of college students. Make sure your child is not only getting good grades, but is also attending college safely! Call and ask your child if they feel safe or if they need some protection and have them read our safety tips!

The Runt Stun Gun has 4.5 Million Volts!

If you want the strongest, highest voltage stun gun on the market today, you  should buy The Runt Stun Gun. It is considered the most powerful stun gun built today! This light weight, personal defense weapon or self defense product is small enough to fit in your pocket, hand or purse. The Runt Stun Gun is also rechargeable, so you don't need to change batteries. To top it off, this stun gun also includes a holster that you can easily attach to your belt.

The Runt Stun Gun is a must if you use public transportation or have an active night life! Women particularly, will also feel empowered and confident that they can defend themselves while they are power walking, running, biking or simply taking a stroll in the park!

Traveling with Pepper Spray, Tasers or Stun Guns

Are you planing to go on a trip but aren't sure you can take your self defense product? This is a concern many people have and we wanted to find out for you, exactly what the United States' rules are in regards to this. This information is only for driving or airplane trips, not for traveling on cruise ships or trains.

First thing is first; if you are driving and staying in the USA, you need to find out the restrictions of the state you are planning to stay in. Go to State Restrictions on our website. It might be against the law to carry a Taser, pepper spray, Mace or stun gun in the state you are going to. Your weapon could be taken away from you by a police officer or you might get a hefty fine for carrying one. If you are crossing the border to Canada or Central and South America, you need to find out the restrictions of the country you are headed to. Border patrols most likely will confiscate your self defense product from you. No they won't keep it for you, until you get back through, it's a goner!

If your plans are to travel by air, the same restrictions apply as mentioned above. But when on an airplane, there are also other considerations you need to keep in mind. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has certain guidelines that need to be followed when boarding a plane with your Taser, pepper spray, Mace or stun gun. Airplanes prohibit self defense products from entering the cabin area, period. You cannot carry-on weapons on a plane, they must go through Check-in, along with the other luggage that ends up on the bottom part of the airplane.

Besides making sure your self defense product is not carried with you into the cabin, there are also certain conditions the TSA has, for accepting your Taser, pepper spray, Mace or stun gun on board. All stun device weapons must be inside a protective package, box or pack. This is to make sure that for instance the Taser, doesn't shoot out the probes and somehow injure a poor puppy that might be nearby or damage other people's luggage! If taking pepper spray or Mace spray, the TSA does not allow containers larger than 4 fl. oz. Any container detected that is larger than that, will be taken from you!

May your travelings be safe and hassle free!

Grandfathered in Child Molesters Near Schools

Child Molesters that are grandfathered into their homes near schools BOTHERS ME! These men or women, get to stay in there houses if they lived in them, before the law took effect in 2005. The law prohibits molesters from living near schools with small children. I think ALL child molesters need to be away from school areas, period!

Families are being uplifted from their homes because they can't pay their mortgage, yet child molesters can stay near elementary schools and sexually molest children in their neighborhoods! What kind of society allows this? This loophole has got to be corrected!

Buy a Taser C2 and Get 5 FREE Cartridges Plus a Free Holster at WomenOnGuard.com!

There is no better deal on the Internet than what WomenOnGuard.com is offering to it's customers. Normally our website includes 2 free extra cartridges and a free holster, with the full purchase price of $349.99 for a Taser C2 with Laser. The unit already comes packaged with one cartridge which altogether adds up to 3 cartridges.

As most consumers know, Taser C2s come in an inactive state to prevent misuse. New owners have to activate their units through Taser International, either by calling them or going online at Taser.com. Recently Taser International came out with a special coupon that we, at WomenOnGuard.com, are including with Taser C2s sent to our customers. This coupon is good for 2 more free cartridges when you activate your Taser online through Taser International's website. To receive 2 free cartridges from Taser International, your unit must be activated online only. Customers will receive one cartridge packaged with the unit, 2 additional cartridges from us, followed by 2 more from Taser International, which adds up to 5 FREE CARTRIDGES! Plus, WomenOnGuard.com offers FREE shipping to their Taser customers!

Personal Safety Packages, a Must for College Students

Fall is just around the corner and now is the time to start organizing your child's backpack for college! Most parents and students pack the typical school supplies and usually never consider a personal safety or self defense product. Adding a pepper spray, mace, stun gun or personal alarm to a college student's backpack can be crucial for their personal safety. Including a stun gun disguised as a magic marker or a pepper spray that looks like lipstick, perfume or a pen, can protect your child. Self defense products such as these, don't look like weapons to others, so no one will know that your child is carrying some protection!

The personal safety of your child is just as important as his or her education. Female as well as male students are sometimes violently confronted by other students or criminals on campus. Your daughter can get sexually assaulted or raped by a rapist and your son can be mugged or attacked also. Statistics show that college women are 4 times more likely to get raped in college than other women. Jealousy and competition fights among males in college are also very common. Self defense products are essential in college environments.

Send your child this Fall with all the tools they need to have an educational and safe season.

Domestic Violence Shelter Receives Pepper Spray from Women On Guard™

Women On Guard™ donated pepper spray to the Crisis Center of Northern New Mexico, in Espanola, New Mexico.

Pompano Beach, FL, August 2, 2010. Women On Guard™ is an e-commerce website that sells self defense products such as pepper spray, mace, tasers, stun guns and personal alarms. The owners of WomenOnGuard.com, Susan Eaton and Martha Z. Martinez, regularly make pepper spray donations to women’s crisis centers or similar causes around the country. The website which was started in 2006, also offers Hotlines and Safety Tips, among other information regarding self defense.

The mission of the Crisis Center of Northern New Mexico is to impact the cycle of domestic violence by providing crisis intervention with short and long-term programs in the service areas of Rio Arriba, Los Alamos and Northern Santa Fe counties of New Mexico. They provide a safe haven (shelter) for persons who have sustained physical, sexual, psychological violence or a combination thereof without prejudice to age, race, creed, gender, color or sexual preference. The Crisis Center also provides counseling, advocacy, education and other services as needed to accomplish the mission. It also provides public education and information relating to the nature of physical, sexual and psychological domestic violence.

Susan Eaton, one of the owners of Women On Guard, expressed her concerns about violence during the summer months. She mentioned, “The rate of sexual assaults unfortunately increases when many people take time off from work or school. This is mostly due to more social interaction, be it at parties, walking down city streets while enjoying the weather or just at a barbecue in a park. Many times there is alcohol involved that result in people making silly decisions, like leaving a party with a complete stranger or accepting a drink that contains a date rape drug.”

Women On Guard also wanted to make sure that people, especially women, take precautions during this summer. Below is a short list of some of their safety tips:

• Always be aware of your surroundings.
• Never walk alone at night, no matter how safe it may seem. Ask someone to go w/you.
• Exercise routines such as walking or running outdoors, should have a variable schedule, don’t be too predictable for a potential attacker.
• Always get your own drink at parties or bars. Watch it being poured, keep an eye on it and never leave your drink unattended. Don’t drink out of a punch bowl. When ordering beer, it’s best to get it in a sealed bottle. 
• Never accept to leave a nightclub or party with a stranger. If you are intoxicated, have the barkeeper or host of the party, call for a taxi.
• Keep in mind that intoxicated individuals are potential victims for attackers. Criminals take advantage of people who have their guard down.

Domestic Violence Among Illegal Immigrants

With all the talk about illegal immigrants crossing our borders lately, specifically in Arizona, it was brought to my attention the dilemma of illegal domestic violence victims trying to get help. An illegal immigrant woman that has been beaten by her husband cannot go to the police for help. Arizona law would allow police officers to question a woman's residential status. This in turn would get her deported and the man that abused the woman would probably disappear from Arizona and go to another state!

How does this sit with you? Is she entitled to be protected by our police, even though she doesn't pay taxes? Many illegal immigrants get medical care in this country, just as legal citizens do. Would this be considered a medical emergency? Should illegal immigrant domestic violence victims be helped?

Mace Triple Action Police Model Pepper Spray

Mace brand pepper sprays have been around for ages! Women and men have relied on Mace pepper sprays for self defense because they trust it's powerful and reliable spray. Mace Triple Action Police Model is the same spray used by police officers around the country. Police prefer the OC and tear gas combination. The OC pepper causes the attacker's eyes to slam shut, and have uncontrollable coughing and choking. The tear gas will cause profuse tearing, an intense burning sensation to the face, and disorientation.

Mace Triple Action Police Model has an ergonomic case that facilitates handling this OC spray, especially when there is no time to waste! It has a convenient finger flip-up cap, that protects you from accidental spraying. This powerful and reliable 18-gram pepper spray and tear gas combination, contains 10, one-second bursts and sprays 1 to 12 feet away! Plus all Mace pepper sprays have a UV dye that is invisible, which may aid in identification of an attacker, once apprehended. This Mace Triple Action Police Model also has a key chain, to conveniently attach your car and house keys. Plus it includes a belt clip and a velcro attachment! It's also MADE IN THE USA!

Domestic Violence and Police Brutality

What does domestic violence have in common with police brutality? Unfortunately too much! Lately there have been cases of domestic violence being committed by police officers against their wives. In New York there will be a trial soon regarding a wife whose husband was a police officer who frequently aimed a gun at her. The last time, he did this, she got a hold of another of his guns and beat him to it by shooting him to death.

We all hear more often than not how women stick with their abusive husbands and how hard it is for these women to leave, especially if they have children. Well, it's probably twice as hard to leave your abusive husband if he is a cop and has control of his weapon 24 hours a day! I knew of a prison guard who abused 3 of his wives.  Luckily they were able to leave him! Which makes me think that this is just not limited to police, but also to any men that wear a uniform and carry a gun!

Another issue that is against abused wives of police officers is that fellow police officers side with him. If a wife calls for help, one of her husband's buddies answers to her desperate call for help. We all know how cops cover each other's backs. This makes it relatively impossible for the wife to get police protection and even worse, an officer to help her case against her abusive husband in court. This is another way of police brutality, not in the streets but in our courtrooms.

Domestic violence is a national problem and if it is committed by a cop against his own wife, it's much worse! Special attention must be taken for women in this situation. Courts need to somehow change procedures so that domestically abused women married to police officers, get a fair trial.

BP's Oil Spill Board Game

Have you heard about the BOARD GAME put out by BP back in the 70's? WOW! Talk about fate! It actually has the BP logo on it too! I wonder who thought of making this game? I sure hope the big wigs don't consider the present disaster as such! This proves that they knew of the eventual dangers, yet still put money before safety!

This is no joke, they actually had a game at toy stores! Go here.

Auto Emergency Tool

Cars are safer today than they ever have been. Seat belts are crucial for every passenger's safety. One thing that is overlooked by most car owners are the tools you need in case of an emergency. We are not talking about flat tire emergencies, but other situations that are just as common; getting stuck or trapped in your own car. This happens sometimes when you are in an accident or maybe when you drive into a canal or lake!

The Auto Emergency Tool becomes a life saver in situations where you need to break your car window or cut off your seat belt in order to escape from an accident. Sometimes you can even get trapped by your own air bag! This is when the Auto Emergency Tools becomes handy. It has multiple emergency tools for accidents, where you need to respond quickly if you are trapped and seconds count! A pointed metal hammer to break window glass, a car seat belt cutter and an air bag deflator. Plus it has a built-in dual flashing beacon to alert other drivers, an LED flashlight for night visibility and it even includes a whistle! The Auto Emergency Tool requires 4 LR44 batteries, which are included when you purchase this essential tool!

Anti Rape Condom with Teeth!

Dr. Sonnet Ehlers from South Africa came out with an invention that is sure to stop a rapist! She came up with the idea because she helped a rape victim 40 years ago and counseled her. The victim had told her: "If only I had teeth down there!" This led to the invention of the Rape-aXe Female Condom, invented in South Africa. South Africa is known to have very high rape figures.

The Rape-aXe Female Condom is made of latex and fits into a woman's vagina, much like a tampon would. It has barbed spines inside of it and any intruder would be in terrible pain. The rapist would have to have it surgically removed. He would need to go to the hospital and of course a police report would be filed against him! It is important to add, that the device will not hurt the woman and if any blood is spilled, it would stay within the condom. Also the rapist would not have permanent damage, but he might acquire permanent scars.

Women On Guard has contacted the inventor to get information about possibly selling Rape-aXe on our website. For more information about this new anti rape product, click here.

TASER C2 Features You May Not Know About

Most people don't realize that the Taser C2 has extra features advertisers aren't mentioning. Knowing about these features might make a big difference when choosing a self defense product. Read about them below.

• You don't need to have a special permit to carry a Taser C2 in most states, like you would a gun. The only thing you have to do is pass a felony background check which takes approximately 10 minutes. This is done by going to Taser International's website or calling them on the phone. The Taser C2 comes in an inactive state. Registering it with Taser International will activate it.
• The Taser C2 can be placed on the ground by itself and still continue to shock an attacker for 30 seconds, while you make your escape. This is an an excellent self defense feature.
• If by any chance you get attacked by an assailant and you use the Taser in self defense and it is stolen or damaged, Taser International will replace the unit, free of charge. All you have to do is file a police report and send a copy to Taser International.
• Any time a Taser C2 cartridge is deployed, 20-30 serialized paper confetti tags are discharged. These are actually part of an Anti-Felon Identification System. This system lets police know who the actual owner of the Taser is.
• The Taser C2 has stun gun backup. This means that if you have discharged a cartridge on an attacker and another attacker approaches, you can simply touch them with the tip of the Taser, and they will also get shocked. No need to insert an extra cartridge.
• The unit also has an integrated LED light. This light automatically comes on when you open the safety cover. Perfect for night use.
• Taser C2s come with an optional Laser Sight. All models have them except for the black colored units, which can be purchased with or without the Laser Sight. Laser Sight facilitates aiming. Just place the red dot where you want to shoot.

Student's sexual assault awareness t-shirts confiscated by Principal

A few students recently hand made some t-shirts expressing that sexual assault was wrong. The students wore their t-shirts to school, just like any other shirts kids wear for a good cause. Well, that didn't sit right with the Acting Associate Principal of Mosinee High School in Mosinee, WI!

Below is a quote by the Associate Principal:
"I’m all for educating students on this topic, but I think it should be done during the month of awareness using pamphlets and fliers from an established organization. That would add some substance to the cause." (as quoted in the Wausau Daily Herald)

The student's t-shirts were confiscated by the Principal and they were told by him that they would get their t-shirts back, on the last day of school.

Lets analyze this for a moment. According to this mentality, we are only to wear breast cancer t-shirts in October, or no drunk driving t-shirts in December? Do women only get breast cancer in October? Do drunk drivers only drive in December? We know that every 2 seconds, someone in this country gets sexually assaulted! Most t-shirts have statements on them. That is why we like wearing them... It's not like these student's shirts contain pornographic images!

The only time this behavior from a Principal would be acceptable, is if the school was private and it had a policy whereas students were required to wear uniforms.

Mississippi State University Sexual Assault

It happened early Saturday morning around 4 AM. A female student was sexually assaulted while walking to her apartment in McKee Hall, a student housing building. The woman was threatened with a weapon and raped by a black male between 5'7" and 6' tall. MSU Police did not mention what type of weapon the attacker used or if the sexually assaulted student suffered other injuries. More details about the sexual assault and the attacker will hopefully be disclosed soon. Describing the rapist will definitely help prevent future rapes on campus.

Mississippi State University officials are informing students to take precautions while walking through campus in the dark. MSU Police are also letting students know that escorts are available 24-7. They also reminded them to be aware of their surrounding and to notify MSU Police of any suspicious activities. This is not the first sexual assault occurrence at Mississippi State University.

Don't Use Wasp Spray for Self Defense!

It was brought to our attention while Tweeting, that many people have been using wasp spray as an alternative to pepper spray, for personal or self defense. This is a very dangerous idea! Wasp spray is a poisonous product and it has not been tested on humans. All insecticides are forced by the government to include in their labels, "It is a violation of federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling". Wasp spray contains a poison called Pyrethrin. Poisons can damage or hurt a person permanently or even worse, kill them! Pepper spray has only a temporary effect on a person. Think about it, would you rather eat a hot pepper or poison?

Never spray a person with wasp spray in self defense, or any other poisonous substance! Use pepper spray instead.

Woman threatens Wendy's employee with stun gun

A woman from Daytona Beach got into an argument over an order she had placed at a Wendy's drive-thru today. Afterwords, she got out of her car and went inside the Wendy's establishment and started chasing the employee with a pink stun gun! She also had another lady that was in the car with her. This second woman followed her into Wendy's too and was cheering her on. Both ladies left Wendy's when a manager threatened to call the police on the woman carrying the stun gun. Both ladies were tracked down by police. One woman was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and the other one for being a principle to aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

This sort of thing shouldn't be going on. Women should use their stun guns for self defense ONLY! Actions such as this will only make it harder for individuals to carry non-lethal weapons. We are glad that the women where charged by the police with aggravated assault, but we don't agree that it was with a deadly weapon.

Summer Safety Tips

Home Safety Tips
Many people take vacations in the summer. Houses or apartments are left alone and burglars see this as a chance to break in and steal. Make sure your home appears lived in by having your lights turn on and off during the evenings. Invest in a digital timer or have a trustworthy neighbor turn them on. Some people have a relative house sit their home. If you normally have the drapes or shades open, leave them that way. If you have a garage, make sure that it is locked. Have your mail held at the post office or again, have a neighbor get it for you. This also applies to newspaper deliveries. Let your local police station know you are going to be away. Many police stations have time for their officers to occasionally patrol your property. Don't leave a message on your answering machine that you are going to be out for a few days!

Pool or Beach Safety Tips
Always have an adult keep an eye on children while in a pool or at the beach. When at the beach, not only watching kids swimming is important, but also making sure you keep an eye on them while they are walking or running about. Many children get kidnapped on beaches. If you have a pool and a small child, you might also consider investing this summer in a pool alarm. It will detect when a substantial splash occurs. These alarms have a remote receiver that you can have inside your home. It will let you know, while your are inside, if someone or something goes in your pool.

Summer Cookouts
Many people know what precautions must be taken when you have an open fire or barbecue. One thing that has caught the attention lately by the medical field is the amount of deaths caused by children chocking on HOT DOGS! Please make sure that small children have their hot dogs cut up in small pieces. We know this is a given, but with all the fuss that goes into a family picnic, the obvious, sometimes goes unnoticed! Same applies to grapes, cherries, etc.

Self Defense Weapons Tips
Yes, these can also be an issue if you are not careful. First of all, never let a child under 18 carry a self defense product. Keep these products away from a child's reach. Second, make sure you never leave pepper spray or mace in a heated environment such as a hot summer car. Pepper spray inside it's canister can expand and burst open and cause a HOT mess! Third and lastly, keep in mind that if you are going to board a plane, you cannot carry pepper spray on board. If you are going to fly internationally, remember that in many countries, it is illegal to carry pepper spray, stun guns or Tasers!

America's Most Wanted Investigates West Palm Beach County's Serial Rapist

Since April, 2009, there have been 3 women brutally raped and beaten in West Palm Beach County, FL. All 3 rapes are connected through DNA. The most recent case took place last January and police say that this rapist seems to have a time frame pattern and they think he is due to rape again soon. These rapes caught the attention of America's Most Wanted TV show and they are starting to investigate these rapes more closely.

This serial rapist's last attack was in Lake Worth, last January. He also raped a women in West Palm Beach in August, 2009 and in April, 2009 in Jupiter. The West Palm Beach victim actually died later of a heart attack.

According to police, the serial rapist actually bites his victims too, besides raping them. Not only that, but he tears flesh off as he bites, like a ragging beast! All 3 of these women had a tremendous degree of violence inflicted upon them. It is also important to mention that the rapist apparently does not have a particular type of woman he attacks. All 3 women were very different from each other. The rapist is also believed to have a physically intensive job and is likely to be involved in contact sports.

America's Most Wanted TV show's segment is expected to be aired in a few weeks.

Women who wear tight jeans, can't claim rape?

A man in Australia was found not guilty of raping a woman, by a court jury recently. The jury stated that he could not have taken the victims jeans off by himself, therefore she must have helped and the rape was consensual. The woman was apparently wearing very tight jeans. This is not an isolated case either... In Seoul, a 7 year sentence of a man accused of raping a woman was overturned, because she also was wearing very tight jeans. Another court case in Italy also dealt with a woman wearing tight jeans where supposedly the man could not have raped her without her consent. Fortunately, that case ended in the man being found guilty.

What does this mean? Let's think about this for moment... This means that rapists or perverts are now going to start targeting women with tight jeans because the courts are allowing it. This is a loophole for future rapists! OR perhaps others might say, women need to start wearing tight jeans, in order for them not to get raped? This is all nonsense! Women are not the ones with the problem here, rapists or perverts are to blame. Women should be able to wear any clothing that is appropriate in society. Do you ever hear of men getting raped because some of them wear their pants down to their crack? Why the double standard? Us women need to be aware and watch closely, so that this doesn't become a trend with courts in the USA!

Insurance Companies Deny Coverage for Previous Rape Victims

We recently found out about yet another health insurance tactic to not cover certain people, mostly women. To be specific not covering women that have been previously raped. It turns out that if women that have been raped, go to a doctor or hospital, these providers more often than not, prescribe for them a month's supply of anti-AIDS medicine. This of course goes on their record. Even though most of these women never get AIDS, insurance companies will deny them health coverage in the future, due to their supposedly pre-existing condition...

This is discrimination against women who had no control over their predicament. We are talking about thousands of women who get raped or sexually assaulted each year in this country! This could be your sister, wife, mother or daughter. Not only does this mean that these women will live with the horrible memory of their rape, but they will also have to face living without health insurance coverage for the rest of their lives! As stated previously, most of them never get the so called pre-existing condition, which in this case is AIDS!

To read more about this rape pre-existing injustice click here.

Gifts for Keeping Mothers Safe!

If you are like most of the humans on this earth, your mother is one of the most if not the most important person in your life. Fortunately most of us love or loved our mothers. Because of this, we have one day of the year dedicated to her, Mother's Day!

Moms around the world feed and protect their children. It makes sense that when their children grow up, they should in turn protect and keep her safe! A self defense product gift for your mother, on Mother's Day, is one of the best gifts you can give her. She, more than any other person, knows the value of protecting the ones you love. Show her that you GET IT! Show her that you want her to feel safe, like she made you feel when you were a child.

Browse through our website and find a self defense product gift that your mom, grandmother, sister, aunt or daughter will appreciate on Mother's Day!

Open Carry Gun Activists Rally Near the White House

There will be a demonstration by dozens of firearm activists outside DC, but near the Capital and the White House today. This will be the first ever demonstration where the participants will carry their weapons openly and loaded. Some will carry loaded pistols, rifles and ammunition. This rally is for protesting the health care reform, climate control, bank bailouts.... Basically targeting President Obama's "totalitarian socialism", as they call it.

Officials are preparing the streets with fencing, barricades and bike racks, just as they would prepare for any other rally where people can practice their freedom of speech.
For more details go here.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) announced again, that "April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month". This annual project not only reminds us of the past victims of assault but also encourages people to be more aware of their surroundings and to be proactive in regards to their safety. In 2010, due to the overwhelming rate of college sexual assaults, the NSVRC is focusing on college students. According to the center, one in every five college women will experience a sexual assault by the time she graduates. Besides the NSVRC work, many other companies or organizations, mark this month w/conferences, self defense classes and donations to organizations that help victims of sexual assaults.

WomenOnGuard.com donated to NSVRC, this month, and encourages others to do the same. Donations can be monetary or by helping an organization such as a women's crisis center near you.

Rape Lay, a video game encouraging rape and molestation

I could not believe my ears when I heard this morning about this new video game introduced to the USA by a Japanese video game maker. Illusion Software is a Japanese company that produces animated 3D pornography. A website that sells video games describes it as follows:

RapeLay is a molestation simulation that allows you to terrorize a woman and her two teenage daughters. Events in RapeLay range from groping on a train to gang rape and forced abortions.

RapeLay's gameplay is divided in three main parts:

Phase One
The games begins with the player following the victim on the train station. In this first phase one of the few thing you can do is pray the gods for a quick squall of winds that will blow up the victims skirt.

Phase Two
Once on the train the actual groping start, once the victim aroused the train will stop and the next phase of the game begins.

Phase Three
The third and final phase of every scene is the actual rape scene, NPC rapists can be called in to participate in the event. The location in which this happens varies with the victims. The actual location of the rape depends on the characters being raped. Yuuko's location is in the park, Aoi gets raped in a bathroom and Manaka in her bedroom.

There are also a Free Phase and a Pregnancy Phase... You get the idea.

I know there are many violent video games, but this one is just too much for me and I believe too much for our society as a whole. There needs to be some limit as to what games people can legally buy.

Priest Pedophiles in Europe Overshadow Boy Scout Molestations in the USA

Recently there has been a lot of talk about Pope Benedict XVI, ignoring pedophile incidents committed by priests in the past. It is all over the news! Unfortunately the extensive coverage of what is happening abroad is taking away attention from what is happening here at home! In case you have not heard, the highly respected organization, The Boy Scouts of America, is in big trouble. Seems like they have knowingly kept confidential, a list of troop leaders, called "perversion files", that were child molesters. Some of these pedophiles are still active scout leaders. This has led to many molestations that could have been avoided if the Boy Scouts of America would have acted accordingly.
Read more here.