Self Defense

One thing is for sure and that is that the crime rate isn’t going to drop and in fact it is projected to only get worse. One type of crime that has truly been on the increase is property crimes and one new type of property crime to make its debut is the home invasion robbery. Prisons are overcrowded and police departments are overwhelmed, so in more and more communities it is up to each and every home owner to take measures to protect their home, family and property. Fortunately something that has also been increasing steadily along with the crime rate is the level of technology in home security systems. What started out as a simple system of window and door trip triggers that were connected to an alarm has grown into elaborate security systems that can cover your whole home in an invisible blanket of security that is monitored twenty-four hours a day. In fact home security has moved out of the home and into the yard with a thirty-five foot perimeter of protection that is monitored by ...

If you read the paper or watch the news now, then you are probably aware that crime patterns are changing and have been for some time. It seems that there is just no escaping it anymore and that places like small towns are no longer safe refuges from crime. Crimes such as home burglaries are on the increase and even new types of crimes such as home invasion robberies are making their appearance. You may not be aware of it but even organized gang activity has come to small town America and if you live in a small town or suburb of a city you most likely have gangs in your community now. The fact is that no matter how many police officers a department may have they can’t be everywhere at once and there really is nothing that your local police can do to thwart a determined burglar.They have to wait until they strike and then hopefully use any clues that they leave to track him or her down and thats just the way it goes. When all of the facts are laid out on the table they all point in one ...

Did you know that 1 of every 5 homes will experience a break-in or violent home invasion? And that 80 percent of break-ins occur forcibly through a locked door—and, even scarier, that a burglary occur... Did you know that 1 of every 5 homes will experience a break-in or violent home invasion? And that 80 percent of break-ins occur forcibly through a locked door—and, even scarier, that a burglary occurs every 15 seconds in the United States? And if you live in an apartment, the National Crime Prevention Council says you will have an 85 percent greater chance of being burglarized than a single-family dwelling.When looking into apartment living, consider my first six tips on apartment security, as well as the following:Gated access: Keypad, remote controlled and including an emergency firebox.Key building access: Look for a schedule that involves locking exterior doors and making sure the property is secured.Neighborhood watch-type programs: If a stranger is in the area or paying unw...

Learn How to safely answer your door when unknown person is present, and what you must train your children to do so to avoid being a victim of a home invasion at here If you have not heard, home invasion robberies are rampant and people are experiencing bands of deranged punks kicking in doors, terrorizing a family, stealing valuables, and sometimes taking a life. No city is immune from attack, it’s happened in the nicest neighborhoods, to the nicest people. Criminals are pretty dumb and go for the easy targets. Here are 10 things you can do to your home or business to help protect your loved ones, you’re possessions and your property: 1. Keep your windows and doors locked at all times; even when you are home. 2. Always keep your drapes or blinds drawn, even at night so they can not see inside. 3. Make sure that any window air conditioners are not easy to pull out from the outside. You can bolt them in place from the inside. 4. Trim the bushes and trees that are in ...

To avoid becoming a victim of a home invasion is to understand what exactly constitutes a home invasion and why criminals are choosing to commit this kind of crime as opposed to other kinds of crime. Home invasions are on the rise and are often the single most dangerous situation homeowners can encounter. Unlike burglaries, home invasions occur when the occupants of a house are at home and have a high probability of coming face-to-face with the intruder. Most families do not understand the high level of danger associated with home invasions, simply because they are not aware that some criminals find it easier to commit them than other forms of crime. The first step toward avoiding becoming a victim of a home invasion is to understand what exactly constitutes a home invasion and why criminals are choosing to commit this kind of crime as opposed to other kinds of crime. First, criminals have learned that home invasions are easier and safer to commit than robbing a liquor store, and ...

Self Defense For The Elderly As disturbing as it might be to the rest of us, criminals actively seek out victims who are less capable of defending themselves in an attack. Unfortunately this leaves our elderly, physically challenged and youth more vulnerable to an attack. There are ways for these members of society to protect themselves and increase the odds in their favor should they face a perpetrator intent on committing a bad act. As more and more people realize the need for personal safety devices and other forms of self defense, the likelihood of surviving an attack increases. Here we will look at a few self defense methods for the elderly which add a level of security for our elderly friends and family members. * Self defense classes- Seniors like every other age group can benefit from self defense classes. Each person is different but as a general rule we all lose strength and agility as we age. Consider classes that are specifically designed with seniors in mind as self def...