A combination of technologically advanced products and common-sense street skills make the best line of defense in affordable personal security. 

Affordable Personal Security Products

The term “mace” has become synonymous with pepper spray and affordable personal security in general.  In reality, “mace” is a licensed brand of pepper spray that uses a recipe of tear gas, pepper, and UV dye.  The design of the Mace pepper spray device is also wholly unique and top-of-the-line, featuring the finger grip dispenser, flip-top cap, and glow-in-the-dark firing buttons.

Since personal security devices like Mace are usually needed in a hurry, they are designed to be easy-to-use in an instant.  When you purchase a personal security device, practice using it a few times so you know how to use it properly if the need arises.

Home Security Store carries a full line of affordable personal security devices.  Your choices include:

• The Mace Police Model, the same device used by law enforcement.

• The Mace Jogger Model, designed with a convenient Velcro strap to fit comfortable around your wrist.

• The Mace Pocket Model, smaller size for smaller hands, but packing all the punch.

• Mace Bear Repellent, for outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy hiking or camping in bear territory.

Affordable Personal Security While At Home

Mace is not the only option you have when it comes to affordable personal security.  When you are in your home, you can increase your level of personal security by installing an alarm monitoring system that includes a panic button, which you can hit in any emergency, from fire to a break-in. 

Home Security Store also carries the Guardian Emergency Phone, perfect for elderly relatives or people who live alone.  This affordable personal security device is a direct-line connection to assistance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  It can be worn on a lanyard around the neck or carried in your pocket.  To contact help, just press the panic button.  Within seconds, you’ll be connected to a live operator through the device. 

Combine Affordable Personal Security with Street Skills

When you combine affordable personal security devices with street skills, you get a degree of protection higher than any device alone.  Standard street-smarts give you extra protection at no extra cost.

1)     Carry your purse or bag close to your body, but if someone grabs it, let go.  It’s not worth getting hurt over.

2)     Carry your house keys in your pocket, so if a thief does swipe your purse or bag, you’ll still be able to get into your home safely.

3)     If you go jogging or walking for exercise, don’t wear a personal music player.  Even though it’s a nice distraction, music blocks out other important sounds, like traffic or someone approaching.

4)     Avoid walking near alleyways, in wooded areas, or near things someone could hide behind in order to jump out at you.  If you must walk in such areas, be on constant alert.

5)     Avoid walking alone after dark.

6)     If you must walk alone, carry your Mace or pepper spray device in your hand, ready to use it on a moment’s notice.

7)     If someone in a vehicle stops and asks you for directions, do not approach the vehicle.  Answer from a safe distance. 

8)     If you are ever followed, immediately go to a populated, well-lit area or the nearest police station. 

9)     If someone is dropping you off at your home, ask them to remain and watch you until you are safely inside.