The statistics are very staggering when it comes to crimes that happen in the United States.
Every 22.
2 seconds in America one violent crime occurs.
Every 30.
9 minutes one murder occurs.
Every 5.
7 minutes one forcible rape occurs.
For this reason it is very important that a person that enjoys walking, riding their bike or jogging protect themselves from these horrible crimes.
There are many different ways a person can ensure their safety while enjoying their activities, and these ways are listed below.
Mace or Pepper Spray Mace and pepper spray are ways that a person can easily keep safe while enjoying their time outdoors.
Pepper spray is non-lethal to the assailant but it will stop them from hurting you very quickly.
It extracts a red pepper that is very painful if sprayed into someone's eyes.
It can cause a burning sensation, swelling and even blindness temporarily.
If the assailant inhales the pepper spray, this can also cause them to choke.
Mace is also a great way to stay safe.
It can temporarily cause your assailant pain, which gives you time to get away and get help.
Electronic Dog Chasers Dogs alone can cause someone a great deal of damage while walking, jogging, or riding your bike.
An electronic dog chaser can be used to ensure your safety.
This device emits a very high frequency sound that is only audible to dogs.
It does not harm them but is very discomforting to them.
The electronic dog chaser also has a bright LED flashing light that will temporarily blind a dog and also confuse them.
This will give you enough time to get to safety.
Stun Guns A stun gun can put down any attacker very quickly.
These guns will send an electrical voltage through a person's body, and will bring them to their knees in an instant.
After being zapped with a stun gun, the assailant will be unable to move temporarily, and also causes them much pain.
Touching the assailant with a stun gun one time may work, but if they are still on their feet you should touch them again, and keep doing so until they are no longer a threat to you.
Most states do not require that you have a license to use pepper stray, stun guns, or other devices used for self-defense.
These tools can be very effective in keeping you safe while you enjoy your outdoor activities.