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The Illusion Of Security: How Fake Security Items Put You at Risk

Many people live under the false assumption that the look of safety is the most important aspect of safety. If they appear to be protected, no one will bother them. Unfortunately, these people are all too often robbed and left with nothing. Don�t be fooled by companies that tell you the presence of fake security equipment alone is enough to deter potential criminals. Read on to understand the holes in their thinking...

Think Like A Burglar to Increase Your Home Security

Home burglaries are up these days, and the reason probably won�t surprise you: with more people losing their jobs every day and few prospects for improvement, people are getting desperate and turning to crime to turn a quick buck. You don�t have to be a victim to such criminals, though, if you are able to think like a burglar...

Guns Versus Stun Guns: What New Consumers Should Know

If you are researching self defense products, chances are you have had a debate with yourself weighing the pros and cons of guns versus stun guns. These two very different pieces of security equipment offer different advantages that could mean life or death to your and your family. Read on for a list of advantages and disadvantages that just might make this purchase a little easier for you.

Email Scams and Other Internet Scams

As the economy continues to be questionable, many scam artists understand that consumers, facing uncertain futures, may be more tempted by some of these hard-to-resist offers...

How to Survive an Abduction or Hostage Situation

One minute you're getting in your car to go to work, and the next you're bound and gagged in the back of a speeding van. Depending on where you work, this might be a welcome change, but for most people, being kidnapped or held hostage is a terrifying experience. And it happens that fast.

Sometimes so fast that you can't even attempt to escape your abductor(s). Fortunately, most kidnapping victims are released unharmed. Make no mistake, though: any abduction can turn deadly, and whether the victim survives depends largely on decisions he or she makes while in captivity...

How to Thwart an Abduction Attempt

Kidnappings occur all over the world, and for all sorts of reasons. From family members, to sexual predators, to ransom seekers. What's clear is that there's no typical abduction.

In the past, the advice was to just cooperate with your attackers and you would be less likely to get hurt. But today, experience teaches us that the old advice simply isn't true.

The History Of Crossbows Part 1

Welcome to the wonderful world of crossbows.

Before we get started, I'd just to take a moment to say one thing... CROSSBOWS ARE WEAPONS...NOT TOYS! True, crossbows can be fun for kids of all ages, but they can also be very dangerous in the hands of irresponsible shooters. Even the pistol crossbows (while they may seem like a nice little target shooting toy) can cause serious injury or death if you don't treat them with the respect they deserve. That being said, let's get on with our story...

The History Of Crossbows Part 2

I couldn't fit everything I had into the previous crossbow article, so this one is simply called "Part 2"...

How to Survive a Riot

What do college tuition increases, soccer games, institutionalized oppression, editorial cartoons, and a movie star's death have in common? They've all ignited riots in the past few years.

It's no secret that angry mobs can be as dangerous and unpredictable as just about any natural disaster. As many as a million people in India and Pakistan died in the civil unrest that followed India's independence, and thousands are killed in riots around the world each year. What may be surprising, however, is that riots can break out anywhere.

How to Take a Punch

Taking a punch is very important if you're fighting. In a fight, you must expect to get hit, at least once or twice. If you can't take a punch, you will more likely lose in a fight. Here are some instructions you can use to help you take a punch...