Stun Gun Laws by State: A Comprehensive Guide for 2022 Laws on stun guns and TASER devices are constantly changing. Here is an up-to-date, comprehensive guide and historical record of how these changes have been playing out across the United States.* *The information laid out within is solely for educational purposes and is not meant to be construed as legal advice. Check with an attorney if you need legal counsel. Stun guns and TASER devices, commonly known as electroshock weapons or electronic control devices (ECDs), are excellent self-defense tools. Although stun guns and TASERs have impo ..read more

Stun Gun Laws by State: A Comprehensive Guide for 2021 Laws on stun guns and TASER devices are constantly changing. Here is an up-to-date, comprehensive guide and historical record of how these changes have been playing out across the United States.* *The information laid out within is solely for educational purposes and is not meant to be construed as legal advice. Check with an attorney if you need legal counsel. Stun guns and TASER devices, commonly known as electroshock weapons or electronic control devices (ECDs), are excellent self-defense tools. Although stun guns and TASERs have impo ..read more

What’s the Difference Between Wasp Spray vs. Pepper Spray? Sources have been advocating for wasp spray and hornet spray as a form of self-defense spray and even as an alternative to pepper spray for protection against assailants. Both wasp spray and pepper spray have toxic side effects like temporary blindness, breathing difficulties and nausea. Wasp spray has also been seen to induce erratic behavior, increased heart rate and other abnormal side effects. Allegedly, wasp spray is more effective and can shoot from a greater distance like twenty feet away. If distance is what you’re looking for ..read more

The main ingredient in pepper sprays and bear sprays is oleoresin capsaicin, which is a natural oil found in plants, including cayenne peppers and chillies. However, bear spray or bear mace shouldn’t be confused with personal protection pepper spray. Why? It’s as simple as bear spray is not designed to fend off humans; hence the name bear spray. In this blog post we’ll cover: What is bear spray and how do you use bear spray? The major differences between pepper spray vs. bear spray Can you use pepper spray on bears? What is bear spray and how do you use bear spray? Bear spray is used to det ..read more

Pepper spray, also known as OC spray, is one of the most popular self defense products. In many situations, it’s used by police and civilians as a first line of self defense. While pepper spray is considered a less-lethal form of self defense, there have been documented cases where it’s use resulted in deaths. This is usually due to reactions and side effects pepper spray can cause. In this blog post we’ll cover: What is pepper spray and how does pepper spray work? What to consider when buying pepper spray Why we recommend DPS Pepper Spray - The Ultimate OC Defense Spray What is pepper spray ..read more

How to Prevent Crime in Your Community and Protect Yourself National Crime Prevention month is observed in October. From stopping identity theft, to firearm safety, to strengthening and preventing crimes in your neighborhoods, the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) is committed to help "Take a Bite Out of Crime®." What is Crime Prevention Month? In 1984, October was designated as Crime Prevention Month through a Presidential proclamation and since then, NCPC has been working with local law enforcement, government agencies, civic groups, schools and businesses, and other organiz ..read more

How to Protect Yourself in An Abusive Relationship Throughout October, people proudly display the color purple to stand in solidarity and support Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). In October 1981 the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence created a “Day of Unity,” which later became DVAM, as a way to connect advocates working to end violence against women and children. On average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. During one year, this equates to more than 10 million women and men.1 Although we hope no one ever has to ..read more

It’s that time of the year again: International Women’s Day! It is a special day in which many countries celebrate the achievements, dedication and historical significance that women have played throughout human civilization. As you know, crime prevention is extremely important to us; it is why we do what we do. In honor of our mothers, sisters, wives, girlfriends, colleagues and other ladies involved in our lives, we want to go over the Top 5 Best Self-Defense Products for Women. Let’s show you the best options for your personal safety! DPS Flip Top Keychain Pepper Spray DPS is one of the b ..read more

While defense sprays are arguably the most popular and effective self-defense tool on the market, many folks do not know how to properly handle them. You should train with and understand pepper spray just as you would with a firearm or any other tool. This article will show you how to use pepper spray – the right way. We will discuss how to hold it, proper positioning, the different dispersal patterns, importance of accessibility, limitations and more. #1 - Hold Pepper Spray Properly The first step in using pepper spray is knowing how to properly hold it. TV shows and the media common ..read more

Can Guns Be Used as Non-Lethal Self-Defence Objects? Life is mostly about perspective and attitude. How you see things determines how you handle them. So whether you can use a gun as non-lethal for self-defence is entirely dependent on the type of gun in question, the type of intrusion and you. That said, guns rank as the most lethal weapons ever created by man. Though the main reason for creating them was defence, not everyone who handles one uses it for that, and the kind of fear it instills is just unexplainable. But Did You Know Not All Guns Are Lethal? To Mean - Not All Guns Kill A goo ..read more