Personal Alarm Options For Basic Woman's Protection

With statistics quite high in regards to crime committed against women each year, it is no wonder that the market for self defense products is exploding. While each state in the country varies in its rules on pepper spray, stun guns and tasers, there are really no restrictions when it comes to personal alarms. A personal alarm is a device which you can activate that can emit loud sounds, flash lights and more. There are a variety of different styles when it comes to the personal alarm and you have to decide for yourself which one would offer you the best protection.

If you travel alone for business or pleasure often, you might consider a personal alarm that serves a dual purpose – a personal alarm as well as a burglar alarm. This type of personal alarm is great to carry with you in your pocket or in your hand to activate should a potential attacker try to bother you. In regards to the burglar alarm aspect, this personal alarm can also be hung on your hotel doorknob or security chain. It will sound an alarm should someone try to enter your room without your knowledge. The loud noise is usually enough to deter any potential criminal.

Another type of personal alarm involves protection against the four-legged kind – dogs! If you are a frequent jogger and are bothered by dogs, there is a special type of personal alarm you can carry in a pocket or around your wrist which emits a painful whistle only heard by dogs. Usually, an especially bright LED flashing light is built into the device. When flashed at the dog, it will temporarily blind them and cause disorientation. Between the light and the whistle, it should be enough to allow you to escape.

Certain brands of mace spray have built-in alarm devices which emits a squeal that can be heard up to ¼ of a mile away. It can be rigged to sound out when you use the mace against an assailant. Between the burning sensation of the spray and the loud whistling sound sure to attract many curiosity seekers, it can be a great deterrent against attackers.

Some personal alarms are coded to its owner so if it is activated, only the owner can turn it off. This is a great feature that protects you in the event of an attack or an accident that sets it off. With some personal alarms, if an attacker grabs it from you right away, they can easily turn it off. However, with one coded to you, they cannot deactivate it and are more likely to run off than try to further their attack against you and risk being caught.

Other personal alarms may come with a variety of bells and whistles such as flashing lights, different whistle frequency settings and more. You have to determine which one would best suit your lifestyle and needs. If you are a stay at home mom, you will not need the personal alarm that doubles as a burglar alarm but perhaps you might need one with a flashing light. In addition, you will want to choose an alarm that has a battery which is easily replaceable. Certain devices use special battery sizes that are difficult to find. Choose a personal alarm that uses batteries you can pick up at your local grocery or discount store.

Using a personal alarm can be an important part of your personal self defense regiment. Keep your alarm at the ready when traveling – whether it is far from home or just to the corner market. Store the device in the same place over and over so it becomes habitual presence and is easy to find in an emergency situation.