| Women, men and children all use personal alarms. | | | | a potential attacker's ears. On the other hand, the lights |
| These alarms are often also called portable or | | | | are usually bright and are made specifically to |
| handheld alarms. Such alarms are a deterrent for | | | | temporarily blind an attacker. |
| potential attackers and harmful individuals. The lights | | | | Handheld alarms can be purchased on the Internet and |
| and sounds that are the main parts of functioning | | | | in local stores. However, the internet may have a |
| alarms are the reasons that most attackers are | | | | larger selection than some stores. Internet stores are a |
| deterred. Every alarm has a different sound, but | | | | great place to purchase any type of personal security |
| handheld alarms usually have the loudest and most | | | | equipment. |
| noticeable sound. They often have high pitched and | | | | Portable alarms are often carried as a secondary |
| annoying sounds that anyone will take notice of and | | | | safety precaution. Most people who carry these |
| hear. These alarms are all important elements in | | | | alarms also count on a form of self defense. The two |
| personal security and safety. | | | | most common types of self defense are physical self |
| Alarms are most often used my women. Most | | | | defense and weapons. |
| women carry an alarm instead of a weapon. They are | | | | Self defense comes in many forms. Some people are |
| used for self defense and to enhance personal | | | | trained in martial arts, while other people are trained in |
| security. Personal security is an important aspect of life | | | | simple self defense moves. These moves will |
| and self care that people need to pay attention to | | | | immobilize a potential attacker. |
| anywhere, whether in cities or rural areas. Handheld | | | | When a person pairs self defense with an alarm the |
| portable alarms are a great tool for women, men, and | | | | alarm is usually used first. It is then followed by one or |
| children of all ages. These alarms can be carried in a | | | | more self defense moves. |
| purse or pocket, or even on a key chain. In cities some | | | | However, an alarm is not always paired with physical |
| people may choose to carry a key chain alarm or a | | | | self defense. In some cases a person will use an alarm |
| small alarm in their handbag or pocket. In rural areas | | | | and then run from their attacker. This method works |
| the same alarms are carried for safety reasons. | | | | well in parking lots and other public areas. It does not |
| Criminals and potential attackers do not like when a | | | | work well in rural areas. Self defense would work best |
| person is carrying a personal alarm. Alarms mean that | | | | in rural areas. |
| a person will not go quietly. People with alarms are | | | | Regardless of where they are used, a personal alarm |
| loud; they make a scene and try to get noticed. | | | | is an effective tool to increase personal safety. They |
| The best personal alarms have loud sounds and bright | | | | are used by people of all ages and sizes to deter |
| lights. The sounds are often high pitched and can hurt | | | | harm and harmful individuals. |