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Lately, it seems that wherever you look, be it the internet, TV, the newspaper or other types of media, there seems to be nonstop stories about people getting mugged, attacked and worse. These attacks are not just happening in big cities. They are happening in large and small towns throughout the world.

We travel in cars with alarms, cell phones, double locks. We live in homes that have locks on all the windows and doors. We keep a closer eye on our children whether we are at the store, at the mall or at home.

In addition, to these basic protections that we can’t live without, we are all looking for affordable self defense. What is available and how do we find it? Let’s start with what is available.

There are numerous affordable self defense products available today. With the increase in need and awareness there has been an increase in the amount and quality of these products.

A variety of stun guns and tasers is available to the public. These items used to be only available to law enforcement, however, in recent years, there have been laws enacted in most states that allow citizens to get permits for these. Additionally, some of these tools have been modified enough to be used by individuals with some basic training.

Pepper Spray is another affordable self defense tool that is readily available. Because it has become a popular item, it comes in various forms and containers, including spray, foam, and gel and in containers such as pens, phony cell phones, phony lipstick and more.

It has been said that technology has been invented by men and were made for consumption by all the men in the world. It is also said that technology is something that the male population are more knowledgeable about compared to the women who are more about home and family. This is probably the very reason why you will see a lot of items in the market that are about technology which have been made to look and designed as per what the male like. And it is not really about what women would want to have.

But things are changing and women are also really into technology. There are quite a huge number of women who also do use technology and would love to have items that show just what women want and just what women need. With this part of the market in mind, there are already companies who take this into account. And what they do is that they have started to design items that are made to be beautiful in the eyes of the female population who are into technology. USB gadgets are one of the items that are about technology and most are made to be for males. The women just make do with what is available. But thanks to the companies who are aware of this part of the market, they have created USB gadgets that would definitely appeal to the womankind.

Try and take a look at the Lipstick USB. Just by the name itself, you will notice that is about women. After all, it is only the women who use lipstick. Men most certainly do not. And this USB gadget has been designed to look like one of the main things that a woman has in her purse (or bag or wallet for that matter). And if you do have this for yourself, you are going to be the envy of other women who are into girly things that are also high technology. Chic and fashion can still be incorporated into the world of geekness.

It may look just like your lipstick but this USB gadget is really going to make you feel like a total girl. You can store all your data in here and show it off to your friends. And yes, you will also be able to disguise it as one of your lipsticks and not tell everybody just what a geek you can be.

They say that being forewarned is being forearmed. This is true, but is that enough? Just because you receive a warning, doesn’t mean you really heard it, nor does it mean that you will act upon it. Too often, we hear about attacks on innocent people, and we think that those things would never happen to us or our friends or family. Yet we hear of the prevalence of predators in the news more and more every day. These attacks are extremely prevalent – more on women than men. There is a way to defend yourself.

Recently, Channel 7 News in Lawton, Oklahoma asked the questions, “Would you know what to do if someone came up behind you in a dark parking lot? What would you do if someone tried forcing open your front door? Would you know how to defend yourself?” One solution is Lipstick Pepper Spray – a subtle and discreet, yet powerful weapon against an attacker.

These questions were part of a Special Report: “Personal Protection (OTC)” that explored personal self defense devices. The report went on to state that “more and more people are utilizing personal defense devices; they can be bought over the counter to fend off attackers. Places such as dark parking lots can be an ideal location for attackers to plan an assault. It can even happen in your own home.”

Statistics show that there are more and more personal attacks – even in areas that traditionally have very low crime rates. “Police and law enforcement related businesses say more and more people are purchasing personal safety devices such as pepper spray (Lipstick Pepper Spray, for instance), stun guns, and mace,” Channel 7 story stated.

In addition, devices are becoming easier to use and more discreet. For instance, pepper spray no longer comes only in a canister which could tip off a would-be attacker. Pepper spray is available in everything from rings to cell phones to pens to the subtle Lipstick Pepper Spray.

The Channel 7 story went on to way that Lea Love’s husband bought her a taser, which is similar to a stun gun but has a much wider range. It shoots barbs up to 15 feet and delivers 50,000 volts of electricity into an assailant – enough to disable an attacker without doing any permanent damage. Lea says she feels empowered because of having the weapon. “I don’t have to worry about killing the bad guy, just immobilizing him until the cops get there,” she remarked.

The Channel 7 story also said that “The bottom line is that personal safety is worth it. Just think carefully about how you will use personal safety devices.”

The best ideas for safety to ensure safety do not revolve around new technology. Here is a list of things we already know but forget when we are in a hurry.

1.Try to stay where there is a lot of people

2.Park and walk in well lit areas

3.Keep your keys in your hand so there is no wasted time when getting in the car

4.Do not carry so many items that you are overloaded or do not have a hand free

5.Park as close to your destination as possible, especially at night

6.Let someone know if you are working late in an office building or need to go to a covered parking garage

7.Scream as loudly as possible or create a scene if there is a problem

8.Never stay after you disable an attacker, leave and find safety and call 911

That being said, it is important to be prepared, have the right tools and know how to use them.