Do you ever consider what you would take with you if you had just a few seconds to grab your most prized possessions before fleeing a tornado, a hurricane, or a fire? Imagine the aftermath of escaping such a disaster if you haven’t taken the necessary steps to protect your most important possessions, both in […]

Many people believe that according to the ancient Mayan calendar, the world is coming to an end in 2012. The concept has even spurred a blockbuster movie, “2012,” in which the world is overtaken by massive earthquakes, tsunamis, and other natural disasters. Supporters of this theory believe that the world will end in December of […]

If you were to look around at all of the martial arts schools and self defense training programs, you might come to the conclusion that all that is needed for effective self defense is to learn a few moves or techniques. However, true self defense is so much more than that. Without considering the mental […]

When it comes to home security, most of the available options are meant for homeowners, not renters or those who are residing in a dorm room, apartment, or hotel. For example, a renter or someone staying in a hotel room for the weekend cannot install a security system or surveillance cameras. No matter where you […]

The #1 reason why most homes do not have adequate home security is the overwhelming belief that break-ins and other crimes only happen to “other people.” If you’re like most people, you believe that you will never become the victim of a crime. The most frequent targets of a break-in are the very same people […]

Retail stores are some of the most popular targets for thieves, especially if they specialize in small, valuable, and easily resold merchandise. In a retail store, a single thief can do a lot of damage in just a few seconds, even while your store is open for business and there are plenty of people around […]

Whether you are using a metal detector to detect weapons, buried gold, or nails in a piece of wood, most metal detectors are designed to work in about the same way. You might use a handheld, ground coil, or walk-through metal detector, depending on the application. For the search to be effective, it is essential […]

Pepper sprays are some of the most popular self defense products on the market today. Defense sprays are affordable, easy to carry and use, and extremely effective. Often referred to as Mace (which is actually a specific brand), pepper sprays are enormously popular for use in self defense situations. These nonlethal canisters do not cause […]

The media and crime have an interesting relationship. These days, it’s hard to turn on the news without hearing about some crime happening somewhere. In fact, there are even reporters assigned to cover certain courts or police departments to report on the latest crimes. It is well known that the publicity surrounding certain crimes or […]

Years ago, it was quite easy to spot a “hidden” security camera. Although the owner might try to hide it behind something, its large and bulky design made this difficult. However, due to the tiny size of today’s hidden cameras, they can be hidden in almost anything, from a picture frame to a teddy bear. […]