Bryan J Buckner

The most recent US survey places the number of dogs in the United States at a staggering 74.8 million. (American Pet Products Manufacturers Association (APPMA) 2007-2008 National Pet Owners Survey.) Another survey of dog bites, conducted by CDC researchers and based on data collected during 2001-2003, concluded that dogs bite 4.5 million Americans per year (1.5% of the entire population).

How much is your well being and peace of mind worth? That's the question I posed to a large group during a presentation on self defense and personal security. The overwhelming response was that their well being and peace of mind were "priceless". With that being said most were ill prepared with regards to their safety situation.

Lets talk about the effectiveness of pepper spray. Is pepper spray the most effective non-lethal self defense weapon? It's definitely the most popular self defense product on the market.

Self defense products are intended to provide the protection we all need and deserve. Simplicity of use as well as convenience are amongst their vital characteristics. It is tough to brand a single sort as being the best given that each and every situation requires a different approach to safety.

Residential crimes like burglary and home invasion robbery are the most come threat to our homes. FBI crime statistics show that a burglary is committed every 15 seconds in the United States. According to a Department of Justice report: there are over 8,000 home invasions per day (statistically) in North America.

Self defense protection for men and women. Customised personal and property security kits have everything needed to keep you and your family safe.

So many men and women will begin their journey through higher education in pursuit of their dreams. These can be some of the best and most memorable years of their lives. Overall, our U.S. campuses are extremely safe, but ultimately there will be some new and dangerous situations that will confront these young adults.

Home associations and neighborhood watch organizations can go a long way toward improving the overall safety where you live. When residents partner with law enforcement with a common safety goal, great things can be achieved. Think about it, how many homes do you have in your neighborhood? Now imagine each one of those homeowners looking out for each other.

Flash mob attacks are likely coming to a neighborhood near you! These mobs have been responsible for brutal crimes including robbery, assault, theft, rape and more. Organized via social media channels, these crimes are perpetrated by multiple teen thugs against unsuspecting victims. One of the most frightening aspects of flash mob attacks is that they are becoming more and more prevalent.

So what's the downside of carrying a non-lethal self defense weapon? For most of us taking a handgun outside of the home is not a wise option. Martial arts is an option for only a select few. The truth is, carrying a non-lethal self defense weapon has a huge upside and little or no downside.