Your Home is your Castle. Protect it.

Your home is your castle.  Whether you own, rent or sub-lease it's your domain and where you choose to live so take the time to secure and keep everyone in it safe from harm.

Depending on where you live you may have the opportunity of great neighbors who take the time and look out for others in their surrounding area.  If this is you, you are one of the lucky ones who have this added measure.  Many today live in areas that homes are more spread out and don't have the luxury of someone close paying attention to their home or neighbors who just simply don't care to, for this and many other reasons you need to take control of your home security to keep your domain safe from break-ins and home invasions.

Many choose to have a firearm handy in their homes in case they need to fend off someone who enters the home.  This obviously is the first choice many would make as it is a lethal method of defense and in your home you have the right to defend in this manner.

However for many having a firearm in their home just isn't an option and that's alright as there are many less-lethal ways of protecting you, your loved ones and your castle.

Self defense devices such as a Taser gun can provide you with a less-lethal means of protection, this defense device will take down a criminal immediately allowing you to either tie the criminal up or run from the home to safety and call the police.

Home security measures can be met with many options available today.  You can have a complete surveillance system installed and hooked up to a monitoring company or you can purchase a variety of Home Alarms and place throughout the home, they will sound if an intruder is trying to enter.

Most homeowners have a surveillance system in place and should be utilizing it faithfully every time they enter and leave the home.  They should also be alarming it when they retire for the night.  This is the most effective of all security measures.  Many homes have sliding glass doors off the back of the home so we suggest the homeowner purchase a Door Brace Alarm also.  Most criminals will attempt to enter the home through these doors as they are the easiest to break through.

Renters and sub-leaser individuals may not have this option so they need to purchase other methods to achieve security within their homes.  Criminals do become deterred by hearing the sound of a dog barking, they don't want to risk being attacked once they step foot inside your house.  If you don't have a dog we suggest you purchase the Barking Dog Alarm.  This alarm sounds as if you have a very large dog in your home and in most cases will chase the burglar away.

These alarms as well as all the Home Alarms we offer are a smart addition to your living space and well worth the small investment.  They are also removable and can be taken elsewhere.  There are many style Home Alarms to choose from, Window Alarms, Door Alarms and Motion Detector Alarms.  They all work sufficiently and will sound when activated.

Become pro-active in your home protection today.  It doesn't matter where or what you live in, break-ins and home invasions have increased dramatically in today's world.  You can help prevent these types of crimes from happening in your domain simply by taking the first steps in your home security.

You can help prevent a Burglary from Entering your Home

Burglars know what to look for and whether or not they are being sent an invitation to your home.  Are you perhaps on vacation?  Is there a pile of newspapers on your front yard or stoop or maybe the mailbox is overflowing?  These are clear indications to criminals that someone hasn't been home in quite a while.  Here's a list of invites you may want to make sure you take care of prior to leaving your home for any length of time.

• Taking care of your lawn
• Keys left on the outside of your home in what you believe is a hidden spot, burglars will check
• Easy access hiding places as dark or concealed spots
• A note on your exterior doors stating you aren't home
• Message on your answer machine stating you are away
• Leaving a garage door open
• Not providing extra locking mechanisms on sliding doors
• No lighting inside your home leaving it dark every night
• Deadbolt locks
• Basement windows left open or ajar

After the initial invitation stage the burglar will look for quick and easy entrances and exits.  He/she will choose the easiest way for him/her to get away without being detected.  Many burglars do their work during the night shaft as hiding in darkness is simpler.  However, most burglaries occur during the day between the hours of 9am to 3pm as most people aren't home during these hours.  Areas of hiding and escape made easy are:

• Large shrubs in front of windows
• Dark alley behind your home
• Fencing  around the back yard
• Unlocked door or window 
• Unsecured sliding glass doors
• Exterior doors left without deadbolt locks

Taking these measures can help in securing your home while you are away however it's most effective you have a surveillance system where cameras are placed around the inside and outside of your home. A system where you can monitor it on the Internet from anywhere in the world.  This will allow you to see what's happening in real time and you can immediately call the police and can help the police in apprehending the criminals. It's also helpful if you purchase Home Security Alarms as door alarms, window alarms and motion detectors.

Asking a friend, neighbor or relative to watch your home while you are away is a smart idea.  They can take the newspapers and mail in daily, make sure the lawn is taking care of and turn lights on and off at different times daily.   These are great measures to take prior to leaving your home for any lengthy time.

Women and Traveling

For the avid women whose career requires traveling frequently and staying away from home you need beware.  There are many criminals who seek out women just like you.  Staying at hotels, motels alone can be dangerous for women traveling alone or business women who frequent different hotels.  

Never open your hotel room door when someone knocks on it.  Just because you hear a knock doesn’t mean you need to open the door.   You can always ask what they want.  If you are staying at a facility that affords leaving instructions at the front desk that all deliveries you may receive be left with them is your smartest choice. 

Keep your conversation short and sweet with strangers you may meet in the lobby. This can be a potential predator hang out, seeking his next victim. 

If your attendance is required at a convention and you need to wear a name badge, keep it within the confines of the convention area, there’s no reason for you to be wearing your name throughout the hotel advertising who you are and where you are staying. 

Need to get out of the room for an alcoholic drink to end a stressful day?  If you venture down to the hotel lounge, make sure you watch the bartender mixing your drink.  Don’t leave your drink unattended at anytime. 

While your job may require you to travel and stay at hotels, you should consider carrying self defense products as a personal alarm.  Always pay attention to your surroundings, make yourself appear as confident as you can and stay alert.   If traveling by air personal alarms can be carried on the plane (airports won't confiscate them).   

These defense devices are meant to be heard and should be carried on you at all times.  However, don’t be mistaken these devices will not protect you, only draw attention to the situation at hand and hopefully deter an attacker. 

 

Bringing along Home Alarms is also a great idea.  Many of these alarms are small and can be easily packed in your suitcase.  You can place them on the door of your room and windows if the environment you are staying in deems it necessary. 

Personal and Home Alarms are a smart traveling companion.  Purchase some today.  

Trying to keep you safe @ PersonalProtectionandMore.com 

Every Woman Should Carry a Self Defense Weapon

In today’s world it has unfortunately become a necessity for everyone to learn self defense especially women. Attacks reported on women have shown that many of them actually knew their attackers. Given this, it’s even more imperative that women pay closer attention to their surroundings and don’t take anything for granted. Trusting can be dangerous. Women who know and trust the potential attacker most likely will not be able to foresee a possible attack. This being said, it is a wise decision for women to choose and purchase self defense weapons. Preparation is a key component in defense and making sure you are carrying it is crucial.


In today’s market self defense weapons have grown considerably and the laws in most states have made it virtually easy for one to purchase these wonder devices. One of my favorites for women carry is self defense sprays and personal alarms. These items are less-lethal self defense products that can be purchased as disguised tools or in traditional styling.

Many self defense sprays are compact in size and are made for carrying easily in a pocket or on a keychain. This allows for immediate access to your defense device in the event you should need to use it.

Personal alarms are another great self defense products to have on you. These alarms are small, easily carried and are meant to be heard. Carrying one of our alarms along with self defense spray will definitely help you out of a bad situation. The loud noise that these alarms protrude will bring much needed attention to your direction. The higher the decibel number the louder the alarm is, that being said, my suggestion would be the 130db personal alarm. This very small compact alarm will definitely protrude enough sound when it alarms. It’s easily carried and you should really consider purchasing yourself one. Personal alarms are also great if you are an avid traveler. They come in many forms and styles. You might also want to look into our home alarms as well. These small wonders can travel with you where ever you go and can be placed on windows and doors. Don’t leave home without them. These personal and home alarms are meant to be heard are very compact to carry and are very affordable.

Women should also consider purchasing a stun gun. While this form of self defense device will require you to have direct contact with the attacker, they are a must have. Seeing as you would probably be in the situation of contact, I would strongly suggest you get yourself one. These devices use high voltage with low amperage which will temporarily disable the attacker.

I have only begun to touch base with all the many self defense weapons that are available on the market today. Purchasing a self defense product is a personal choice and will depend on which one is right for you. Always remember! If you don’t carry your weapon it certainly can’t help you.

Personal, Window, Door Alarm - Great Protection Gadget

The Window/Door Personal Alarm is not just for placing in windows or on doors, it is also a wonderful tool in a personal alarm sense. It can be carried with you wherever you go.


The window/door alarm is meant to be heard! It activates when you pull the pin. Depending on the noise level; construction, train, etc., in the area of which you set off this little alarm it can be heard up to two blocks away.

The window/door Personal Alarm comes with an attachment that allows you to place it in a window or door, which in turn will deter would-be criminals trying to enter your home.

All you have to do is plug in the attachment, place the contact between the door and frame or window and frame and you have an instant burglary alarm system!

If someone tries to enter your home the alarm will trigger. The loud alarm this small device protrudes will scare away anyone who tries to enter your home.

This great, compact window/door, personal alarm is wonderful to use on your person, while traveling for your hotel room, dorms, just about anywhere.

Visit us at PersonalProtectionandMore.com and get your today!