As we witness an unprecedented global pandemic, life has taken an abrupt turn for many Americans as they were staying closer to their homes. Now with the perceived threat waning, people are starting to venture back out and live their lives again. However, despite the shift in our daily routines, one thing remains constant – […]
Pepper spray was first used as a self-defense product in the 1980s, but its history as a weapon dates back much further. In ancient India and China, red chili pepper was used for personal protection. In China, people would wrap ground cayenne pepper in rice paper and throw it in the faces of their attackers. […]
The amount of crime that happens each day varies depending on several factors, including location, time of day, and type of crime. However, according to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program, there were an average of 4,566 violent crimes and 28,737 property crimes reported each day in the United States in 2021. This equates […]
Fear is a natural human emotion that can be triggered by a variety of factors, including real or perceived threats. When we feel fear, our bodies go into “fight-or-flight” mode, which is a physiological response that prepares us to either confront the threat or run away from it. The fight-or-flight response is controlled by the […]
Jeffrey Lionel Dahmer (May 21, 1960 – November 28, 1994), also known as the Milwaukee Cannibal or the Milwaukee Monster, was an American serial killer and sex offender who killed and dismembered seventeen men and boys between 1978 and 1991. Many of his later murders involved necrophilia, cannibalism, and the permanent preservation of body parts—typically […]
On May 29, 2023, a firefighter was stabbed in the thigh while responding to a fire in Austin, Texas. The suspect, Kelly Ingroum, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault on a public servant. The incident occurred in the early morning when firefighters were responding to a fire at a construction site near I-35 and […]
Pepper spray gel is a type of self-defense spray that is made with a thicker, more concentrated formula than traditional pepper spray. This makes it less likely to blow back on the user and more effective at incapacitating an attacker. Pepper spray gel is also less likely to affect bystanders, making it a safer option […]
One of the most common categories of self-defense articles revolves around providing “safety tips and tricks” for individuals to protect themselves in potentially dangerous situations. Interestingly, such pieces are often geared towards women, perhaps indicating that they are more often the target of attacks. However, these tips often come in the form of bite-size tidbits […]
The decibel (dB) is a unit of measurement for sound intensity. It is a logarithmic scale, so a 10-dB increase in sound level is a tenfold increase in the intensity of the sound. This means that a sound that is 100 dB is 10 times more intense than a sound that is 90 dB. The […]
Throughout history, canines have played a critical role in safeguarding our homes. Dogs by nature are inclined to be protective which makes them an exceptional choice for home protection. Their devotion and loyalty to their owners make them ideal pets, and it translates into an unwavering commitment to secure their owners’ abodes. They have a […]
