Bryan J Buckner

One of the most effective new self defense products on the market is the Mace brand pepper gel. Mace pepper gel works a little differently than pepper spray. It is unique in the way it is dispensed; the active ingredients are suspended in gel rather than an aerosol.

The final crime statistics were released locally today by the FBI, Baton Rouge crime increased nearly 9% in 2009 when compared to 2008.

Pepper spray is the self defense product of choice for military, law enforcement and civilians. In recent years it’s popularity has taken off for a few reasons; effectiveness, cost, and range. When used correctly a good pepper spray product will stop even the most aggressive attacker in his tracks.

A 72-year-old man, waiting in City General Hospital for routine surgery to repair a hernia, decided to take a short walk around his hospital floor. When he returned to his room, all his personal valuables had disappeared, including his wallet, credit cards, watch, gold ring, keys and even dentures. He immediately reported the theft to the nurse, who summoned hospital security.

You better bar the doors and take cover if you live in one of these cities. Simply put your chances of being the victim of violent crime are much more likely if you live in certain cities. After all this is 2009’s most dangerous cities. Last year my home town of New Orleans took home the covenanted prize as the number one most dangerous. For added insult New Orleans was also named the murder capital for 2008. Will New Orleans take home honor’s again this year? Your about to find out!

Why list the most dangerous neighborhoods in America rather than just sticking with the traditional city and state breakdown. Well the answer is relatively simple and makes all the sense in the world. Let’s take for example my home town and 2008’s most dangerous city! Even in New Orleans, last years most dangerous city in America, many areas or neighborhoods are very, very safe, while others average multiple murders nightly.

Robbery is a unique crime because it threatens both our person and property. In America, robbery accounts for over one-third of all violent crimes. Forty percent of robberies were classified as forceful without a weapon. Unlike many other crimes, studies show that up to 90 percent of all robbers are strangers to their victims.

Residential security has become a hot topic over the last year and we believe it will become a major priority for most Americans over the next five years. Crime rates continue to rise and at the heart of it are burglaries and home invasions.

If you don’t think “stalking” is a serious problem in our country think again. Stalking is not a joke, it's not acceptable and it's a crime. The Department of Justice released the findings of a 12 month study on stalking victimization in the U.S. This was the largest and most comprehensive study of it’s kind.

You can dramatically reduce your chances of falling victim to burglary or home invasion by increasing security at your main entryways. A plan to secure your front and back doors, prominent windows or sliding glass doors are critical to keeping your home and family safe.

Being in the self defense business we get calls everyday from distressed and concerned individuals who are victims of an aggressive neighborhood dog or dogs. We hear it over and over again. People can't walk around their block without fear of being bitten. Others are afraid to walk their dogs at a park because unleashed dogs attack theirs. Still others have had their bike rides turned into a very traumatic situation as a dog chased, causing them to fall of the bike and be attacked by the animal.

Each year Morgan Qunito Press publishes the Most Dangerous States In America. Well the 2009 rankings are out and we’ve summarized the findings below. The rankings are based on numerous factors, with the most obvious being violent crime per capita. Did your state make the list?

One of the single most important things you can do for your children is to protect them from the pedophiles and predators on the internet. Unfortunately, the same advances in technology and communication that have created web 2.0 and all of the social networking has also created a breeding ground for sexual predators.

Everyone knows about pepper spray, MACE, and stun guns for self defense, but what about the use of expanding steel batons for protection against aggressive dogs and animals as well as humans? They are compact, easy to use, cost effective, and extremely functional.

A statistic advertised in our local paper really stuck in my head and got me thinking. The statistic referenced child abuse in my home state of Louisiana and read; “Over 5,280 children were abused in Louisiana last year.”

Advanced self defense fighting techniques taught by the best instructors in the world. Want to get serious about your safety or the security of your loved ones? Don't like going to a class or group training? Instructional fighting DVD s are like training one on one in your home. These videos are interactive and you have to train and practice. You bring the motivation and self discipline and the techniques and skills you will learn are endless.

There is a raging debate going on about the 2nd Amendment; our right to bear arms. We (Americans) should have the right to protect ourselves with a gun if we so choose. It says so in that little thing we call The Constitution. In my opinion, the debate should be over and really never should have started. Remember we are supposed to be the “Land of the free and home of the brave”.

What is the difference between dog spray or dog mace and the human version? Which is stronger and can dog spray be used on humans and vice versa. Dog pepper spray or Muzzle canine repellent is not as strong as human pepper spray.

Man convicted to 21 consecutive life sentences in the sexual assault of a two year old. The criminal filmed the entire encounter. This video surfaced and law enforcement responded. Should people like this have the luxury of life in prison?

Nearly Four Years Ago Today My Life Began to Spiral Out of Control. I Was Caught Totally Off Guard and Quickly Hit Rock Bottom. for as Long as I Can Remember I've Been a Worrier (some Things More Than Others) But Nevertheless I Worried Incessantly About Everything.

Personal/Home Alarm Offers Multiple Layers of Self Defense I am excited to introduce our newest and the most advanced home/personal alarm on the market today. The UFO Multi-Function alarm actually combines the features of numerous personal and home alarms into one amazing system.

This is 2008 in America, not 1960 in the deep south. We need to stand strong against these hate groups. Educate your family and friends about this disturbing “trend”. Let them know that there has been an increase of over 48% since 2000. According to the Southern Poverty Law Center hate groups are on the rise in nearly every state.

Advanced self defense fighting techniques taught by the best instructors in the world. Want to get serious about your safety or the security of your loved ones? Don't like going to a class or group training? Instructional fighting DVD s are like training one on one in your home. These videos are interactive and you have to train and practice. You bring the motivation and self discipline and the techniques and skills you will learn are endless.

Sexual assault remains a very complex and complicated crime. In many cases the victims have a difficult time proving their case and many times it boils down to one person's word against another's. For this reason combined with the physical and mental abuse suffered; crimes like rape continue to go largely unreported.

Robbery is a unique crime because it threatens both our person and property. In America, robbery accounts for over one-third of all violent crimes. Forty percent of robberies were classified as forceful without a weapon. Unlike many other crimes, studies show that up to 90 percent of all robbers are strangers to their victims.

The weather is beginning to warm up, the days are getting a little longer and people are out and about walking, jogging and biking for exercise and relaxation. Tragically this cherished leisure time can quickly turn into a nightmare. I get at least one call per day from people seeking advise on dog attacks. What is the best non lethal self defense product to us against aggressive dogs?

I don’t find myself watching Opera very often, but a recent episode caught my attention and really opened my eyes. The episode I’m speaking of involved a Florida investigation into child pornography. Being the parent of a four year old girl and “daddy to be” of a little boy any day now; the topic really peaked my interest.

Life can be extremely challenging to say the least. Each and every one of us face adversity on a daily basis in varying degrees. In many situations adversity can lead to stress, which can lead to worry, which can lead to depression, which can manifest itself into many feelings and symptoms, of which none are good.

I’m sure you’ve heard of carjacking; some of you may know victims or have been one yourself. Carjacking is has become one of the fastest growing and most prevalent crimes in the world. Carjacking is robbery of a car or vehicle. It happens very quickly and the sole purpose of the crime is to steal your vehicle.

One of the single most important things you can do for your children is to protect them from the pedophiles and predators on the internet. Unfortunately, the same advances in technology and communication that have created web 2.0 and all of the social networking has also created a breeding ground for sexual predators.