New Year’s Eve is one of the world’s biggest celebrations. Between the parties, alcohol, and traveling, New Year’s Eve festivities make it all too easy for something to go wrong. Have a great time this year while staying safe with a few simple tips.
If you’re going out:
Dress appropriately. You might be tempted to wear your [...]
New Year’s Eve is just around the corner, and you may be thinking about making a New Year’s resolution. Did you know that most people don’t keep their New Year’s resolutions? Although we may have the best intentions, we often don’t make resolutions we can keep. Safety Girl is here to help with these simple [...]
You’ve finished your holiday shopping, wrapped your gifts, baked your Christmas cookies, and now it’s time for a family get-together. Many of us look forward to seeing family on the holidays, but the happiness can quickly dissolve if family drama ensues.
Safety Girl is at your side with a few tips for a stress-free holiday season.
Host [...]
With the holiday season here and Christmas less than two weeks away, malls and shopping centers are busier than ever. Although safety should be your primary concern at all times, this time of year is the perfect time to take a few extra moments to think about your personal safety when shopping.
Here’s a list of [...]
The topic of pepper spray or mace strength is often a confusing and misinterpreted subject. There are two common inaccurate measures of pepper spray strength and one true indicator of strength.
The one correct indicator of pepper spray potency, as recognized by the EPA & US Federal Government, is Major Capsaicinoids (MC). MC represents the strength [...]
Commonly known as OC sprays, pepper spray is a personal safety device, when used properly, aids in deterring the most aggressive attackers and subjects. Known for its inflammatory effects, pepper spray can cause temporary loss of vision, shortness/loss of breath and a burning sensation of the skin.
It is also relied upon daily by over 40,000 [...]
Looking for a compact, powerful, and outrageously inexpensive self-defense weapon? The Brutus Self Defense Keychain is the perfect self-defense product for women who want to carry their lifeline with their car keys.
The Brutus Self Defense Key Chain gives more power to your punch when faced with an attacker. Designed in the shape of a bulldog’s [...]
The first day of college jitters. Meeting your new roomie. Finding your way to the dining commons. Getting your student ID. Saying goodbye to the parents. Making new friends. Setting up for your first night in a strange room in a strange place. No one can escape these nerves and uncertainties, but these emotions arise [...]
Holding a can of pepper spray in your jacket pocket is not enough. Learning how to use pepper spray and the appropriate, vulnerable spots to target with this highly effective defense is crucial to personal safety.
Pepper spray training addresses multiple topics to improve your personal safety in all situations. Point of aim is addressed to [...]
The baton is one of the most common less lethal self-defense tools. Law enforcement officers, correctional facilities staff, and some military personnel use batons to protect themselves from potentially dangerous situations, but batons are also becoming more common for civilian use. Batons can be made of wood, plastic, or metal and are used to strike, [...]
