Home Protection & Security

Here are a few safety tips on home protection from WomenOnGuard.com

Put a deadbolt lock on every exterior door. If the door is glass or has glass windows in it, be sure it has a keyed deadbolt, so that an intruder can’t get in by breaking the glass and turning the lock. Remember not to leave the key in the lock, since it defeats the purpose of having a deadbolt. Put the key somewhere handy, but out of any intruder’s reach.

Standard garage-door openers will open most garage doors unless the door’s opening program has been changed. Change both the hand-held opener and the ceiling mounted unit to match, according to manufacturer’s directions.

Remove tools around the outside of the house that could be used by an intruder to gain access.

Plant thorny and prickly bushes around the house’s foundation, especially under the windows.

Attach a flashlight to each bed frame with hook-and-loop tape. Put the soft side on the flashlight and the other on the bed frame.

Take photographs of all your belongings. Write the serial number of electronic equipment and appliances on the back of the photos as well as a description of furniture pieces on the back of those photos. Put developed photos in an album and store in a fireproof box or safety-deposit box.

Use an engraving device to mark belongings with a personal-identity code such as a driver’s license number. Make sure that your driver’s license number is NOT your social security number.

Hide valuables in an inconspicuous place, like an old paint can or a hidden safe, such as a clock safe.

When on vacation or out late at night, use timers on your lamps, stereo and television to make it look and sound as if someone is home.

Use home protection devices such as window alarms, door alarms, door braces, motion activated alarms and lights, and security cameras.

Critics Question Palin’s Record on “Epidemic” Rape, Domestic Violence in Alaska

Evangelicals and social conservatives have embraced McCain’s vice presidential pick for what they call her “pro-family,” “pro-woman” values. But in Alaska, critics say Gov. Sarah Palin has not addressed the rampant sexual abuse, rape, domestic violence and murder that make her state one of the most dangerous places in the country for women and children.

Alaska leads the nation in reported forcible rapes per capita, according to the FBI, with a rate two and a half times the national average – a ranking it has held for many years. Children are no safer: Public safety experts believe that the prevalence of rape and sexual assault of minors in Alaska makes the state’s record one of the worst in the U.S. And while solid statistics on domestic violence are hard to come by, most – including Gov. Palin – agree it is an “epidemic.”

Despite the governor’s pro-family image, public safety experts and advocates for women and children struggled when asked to explain how Palin’s leadership has helped address the crisis. And current and former officials from Palin’s administration confirmed that an ambitious plan to tackle the crisis has apparently sunk into doldrums after arriving at the governor’s office.

Are Plastic Containers for Food and Drinks a Bad Idea?

I heard heard in the news that there is a chemical in plastic bottles and containers that may lead to diabetes or heart disease, according to a scientific study. This particular study was done using humans instead of animals. Bisphenol A or BPA is a form of synthetic estrogen that some plastic containers have. Of course there are some scientists that disagree about the dangers… The FDA is not giving this study much importance, but researchers say that most Americans are exceeding exposures to BPA, than what the Environmental Protection Agency recommends.

There is particularly a concern for babies, since they are most likely to get exposed to this chemical the most. The bottles for their formula, pacifiers, sippy cups and chew toys are just a few of the plastic materials used by babies. There is also a concern regarding bottled water. Some packaging includes plastic that you normally would not notice, such as soup and vegetable cans. They have plastic lining inside them. The containers used to preserve your leftovers is another example of containers that could have BPA in them. What are we to do?

BPA is not found in all plastic products. Consumers can’t really tell which are safe and which are not… Well, I always preferred bottled milk over the plastic containers they use now. I also think that mayonnaise, peanut butter and other foods taste much better when they are packaged in glass containers. When it comes to packaging food, I think we were on the right path 50 years ago. Let’s just use the plastic containers for things like shampoo, lotion, windex and other products that we actually don’t eat!

Taser X26 Citizen Model – WomenOnGuard.com

The TASER X26 Citizen Series was modeled after the police TASER X26. Utilizing the same technology as the proven law enforcement models, the X26C has incredible take down power.

The TASER X26 Citizen Series is a software upgradeable, Electronic Control Device (ECD). ECD’s use propelled wires or direct contact to conduct energy to affect the sensory and motor functions of the nervous system. The TASER X26C uses a replaceable cartridge containing compressed nitrogen to deploy two small probes that are attached to the TASER X26C by insulated conductive wires with a maximum length of 15 feet (4.5 meters). The TASER X26C transmits electrical pulses along the wires and into the body affecting the sensory and motor functions of the peripheral nervous system. The energy can penetrate up to two cumulative inches of clothing, or one inch per probe.

TASER X26 Citizen Model ADVANCED FEATURES

– Proven neuromuscular incapacitation (NMI) technology
– Lightweight and easy to carry
– Digital Power Magazine is good for over 150 uses
– Central Information Display (CID)
– Laser Sight and LED, with Select Control
– 15 ft. (4.6m) range

The TASER X26 Citizen Model is great for home protection, security guards and bail bonds employees. Tasers are legal in most states without a permit.

WomenOnGuard – How Does A Stun Gun Work?

A stun gun is an electrical self defense device that uses high voltage to stop an attacker. Touching a person with the prongs on the stun gun quickly immobilizes the attacker. However, because the amperage of a stun gun is very low, no serious or permanent injury is inflicted.

The stun gun is designed to key into the nervous system. It dumps its energy into the muscles at a high pulse frequency that makes the muscles work very rapidly, but not efficiently. This rapid work cycle depletes blood sugar by converting it to lactic acid all in just seconds. The resulting energy loss makes it difficult to move and function. At the same time, the tiny neurological impulses that travel throughout the body to direct muscle movement are interrupted. This causes disorientation and loss of balance and leaves the attacker in a passive and confused condition for several minutes. Still, there is no significant effect on the heart and other organs.

As a general rule, a one-half second contact with a stun gun can repel and startle the attacker, giving some pain and muscle contraction. One to two seconds can cause muscle spasms and a dazed mental state. Over three seconds can cause loss of balance and muscle control, mental confusion and disorientation. Realize that 3 seconds is quite a long time when in a physical struggle. Every person is different and will react differently to the effects of a stun gun. What may put one person down in 3 seconds could take 5 seconds on another person.

The electrical shock that emits from the stun gun will not pass from the person being stunned to the person doing the stunning. The effect is localized only in the affected area and does not pass through the body. Even if you or the attacker is wet or standing in water, you will not get shocked by the stun gun. Stun Guns are legal in most states.