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In a recent federal study, results showed that the Taser could be one of the safest less-than-lethal tools officers have to protect themselves in a dangerous situation.

The main goal of the study was see if tasers posed a medical threat when used in the field. Wake Forest University in North Carolina led the study that was sponsored by the U.S. Department of Justice. Reviewing over 1,000 suspects, emergency medicine doctors at five universities collaborated over the course of three years to find that 99.75% of the suspects who were tasered had mild or no injuries at all, and none of the participants had died. The researchers say the Taser may be one of the safest less-than-lethal tools an officer has, as reported in the KOLD News 13 story.

Taser expert and Tactical Response Commander at Arizona’s Pima County Sheriff’s Department Don Kester was a featured participant in the study, as he represented the law enforcement community.

“Based on this study, they can see that the Taser uses seem to be very safe and very effective and it’s not causing severe injuries,” said Kester in an interview with KOLD News 13. “And really the goal was to limit law enforcement’s role in this because we wanted a medical perspective of the actual injuries on the suspects as they’re occurring.”

But Kester says law enforcement supports doing even more studies.

“I mean, if it’s hurting individuals unnecessarily, or it’s killing people, then it might not be the best tool. But so far, the data hasn’t shown us that.”

If you’re involved in the law enforcement community, it’s time to consider integrating Tasers into your department. Let DefendWell.com help by providing you with a large selection of tasers that are affordable, no matter what your budget.

According to Law Enforcement Officers Killed and Assaulted 2006, in that year, 48 law enforcement officers were feloniously killed as a result of 47 separate incidents. 22 of the 48 officers feloniously killed were employed by city police departments. Of these victims, 8 were members of law enforcement agencies in cities of 250,000 or more in population.

Each and every day, countless men and women in law enforcement put their lives on the line to protect the welfare of citizens across the nation. Because their jobs are so dangerous, it’s more important than ever to ensure that they are protected. DefendWell.com is proud to offer several self-defense items that are essential for officer safety. From Stun Guns to Tasers, DefendWell.com has the self-defense equipment that your officers need to stay protected.

Encourage officer safety in your community today. Write to your precinct to find out what you can do to help law enforcement professionals where you live. Encourage officers to check out DefendWell.com for essentials they need to stay safe on the job.

Even with the holidays over and many travelers taking a rest, many people are choosing to go to warmer climates to escape the nasty winter weather. If you have travel plans, DefendWell.com wants you to be prepared and protected in the event of an emergency. Here are our top five travel safety essentials that are must-haves for your vacation. Be safe out there!

1. Electronic Pocket/Keychain Whistle

   When traveling in an unfamiliar area, it’s essential to have some sort of self-defense item or alarm on your person. The Electronic Pocket Whistle is just the thing for stashing in your pocket, purse, or carryon bag while traveling. Light and compact, this whistle can alert others to danger in the event of an emergency.

2. Nap Alarm for Drivers

   If you’re traveling by car, make sure that you’re aware of the dangers of driving while drowsy. Did you know that approximately 100,000 police-reported crashes annually involve drowsiness or fatigue while driving? If you feel tired, make sure to stop and take a few minutes to rest. To prevent accidents, install a Nap Alarm from DefendWell.com in your car to alert you when it’s time to stop.

3. First Aid Kit

   As a must have for all travelers, first aid kits are great for storing in cars or in suitcases. Be sure to stock yours with an antiseptic, bandages, a basic pain reliever, a cold compress, an antihistamine, and an anti-diarrheal/antacid medication.

4. Diversion Safes

   When staying in a hotel, you can never be sure that your valuables are completely safe. However, when you store your valuables in a Diversion Safe, you can feel better about carrying your personal items with you in the airport, on a bus, or in the hotel.

5. Sunscreen

   We know this one is simple, but it’s surprising how many people forget about the dangers of the sun while traveling. Stash a simple SPF into your purse or suitcase to prevent burns or skin irritation.

Stuff their stockings with a little more care this year. DefendWell.com has an extensive selection of stocking-worthy picks that they will carry with them every day of the year. From Pepper Sprays to Safety Lights, you can help your loved ones stay safe long after the tree has come down, and the decorations have been packed away!

• Our popular Pepper Spray Pen is a smart choice for men and women. Indistinguishable to a potential attacker as a self-defensive spray, the Pepper Pen is perfect for tucking in your shirt pocket, or tossing in your briefcase or bag. Just put it in your coat pocket or clip it to the inside of your sleeve when heading out for ease of removal if the need for use presents itself.

• The Pepper Mace Baton is two self-defense tactics in one! This pepper spray-packed kubotan is a simple, tried-and-true striking weapon. Proving that simplicity often bears the smartest design, these weapons were originally constructed for police officers, but found their way into the mainstream. This Mace brand version comes equipped with a pepper spray inside, which will hopefully be enough to deter an attacker. Whenever possible, employ self-defensive measures that place the attacker at the furthest possible distance from you.

• Possibly the simplest safety solution is light! Our Cell Phone Safety-Lite is a super simple way to light your way to your car or front door. It easily attaches to your cell phone, assuring you always know where it is, and don’t decide to run to the car in the dark rather than rifling through your backpack or purse to find it. This is not a complete self-defense system – you should still avoid unnecessarily dangerous situations, stay completely aware of your surroundings, and carry a pepper spray, knife or other self-defense product. But it does help you see where you’re headed better, and let a potential attacker know you might be able to identify him if he strikes.

We hope you’ll give the gift of self-defensive protection to your family this year. Happy Holidays from DefendWell.com!

When walking in the evening, it’s hard to notice if someone is following or watching you from afar. Couple the darkness when being tired from a long day, you are more focused on getting home rather than your surroundings. You could find yourself in a situation where there isn’t time to reach for a self-defense weapon and the only defense against some punk is yourself.

That is why martial arts instructor Tim Larkin developed Focus Training, a method of self-defense that uses quick reactions to deliver devastating attacks to subdue an attacker. Focus training provides you with the skills needed to turn yourself into a formidable weapon to ward-off any attack.

This training will teach you how to overcome any situation, even if the person attacking you has a weapon. The trick is to know the person attacking you has a weapon, avoid it, and subdue the person quickly and efficiently. Tim Larkin’s training won’t make you fearless, instead it will teach you how to ignore that fear and to do what needs to be done to survive.

This training comes in the 5 Seconds to Live or Die, which teaches you the full program of hand-to-hand/hand-to-weapon fighting techniques such as striking, targeting, and using leverage to ward of an attacker or even multiple attackers. Or you could just purchase the Defending Against a Gun or Knife which teaches hand to weapon fighting.

In any event, when you invest in a self defense item you should take into account how you access it. Unless you plan on walking around with a taser or pepper spray canister out and at the ready at all times, training yourself to be a weapon is the logical option.

The most primitive form of self-defense is the action of forcefully striking an aggressor to subdue or repel him. If you are able to, you can use your body to defend yourself with a flurry of punches, kicks, and other strikes against the attacker. However, when you’re faced with an attacker, even if you’re physically matched, you’re usually at a disadvantage because these attacks are a surprise to the victim.

The fear of the unknown is one of the biggest of all human fears. So to keep yourself safe, there are measures you can take to prepare for the unexpected, and even the odds during a surprise attack.

Telescopic Steel Baton – This weapon will allow you to put distance between you and an attacker. It is especially useful because it can collapse and be held in a pocket or on a belt holster for easy access. It can then be drawn and extended in one fluid motion, allowing you to quickly strike an aggressor before they know what you’re holding.

The Heart Attack – It may look like a simple key chain, but this heart-shaped piece of hard plastic will leave an attacker in a world of hurt. Grip the Heart Attack between your fingers to deliver a punch that will focus all its power to the pointed end of the device. Ouch!!!

Pointed and Flat Kubotan – No more than a metal rod, this devastating weapon will leave an attacker bruised and broken. It can be use to strike an aggressor by swinging your keys or by striking in a poking or smashing fashion to cause pain to vulnerable bony and fleshy areas of the body.

You don’t have to pack a sophisticated taser or stun gun, or something potentially lethal like a knife or a gun, to protect yourself from a person determined to cause harm to you or your family. These weapons require some confidence and training to use, but will leave an attacker thinking twice about coming at you again.

If you’ve ever walked alone, you know feelings of vulnerability can creep up on you very fast, sometimes making you too nervous to turn a corner. Don’t get me wrong, these feelings are usually exaggerated; however, this doesn’t mean you should walk around unprotected. The problem is, most people learn this lesson only after they’ve been assaulted or robbed.

To prevent you from becoming a victim, self-defense items can be your first and, in many cases, only line of defense against an unexpected attacker. If the attacker is unaware that you have a weapon, you have a better chance to get away safely. This is the edge you could use to overcome a dangerous situation.

• Stun Guns/Tasers – These are very effective self-defense weapons that can easily be concealed in a purse or pocket. But if you really want to catch an attacker by surprise, choose a stun gun disguised as a Cell Phone. An attacker will assume you are unaware of their presence giving you the opportunity to catch them off guard.

• Pepper Spray/Mace – These canisters are very easy to conceal in a purse or on a Keychain. But if you need something more discreet, pepper sprays disguised as something innocent, like Lipstick, a Pen, or a Ring, are also available. These will leave your attacker rolling on the ground in pain, not knowing what hit them.

The secret to being safe isn’t always to put up a strong front. If you’re aware of your surroundings and prepared, a potential attacker will be unaware that they are about to receive a very painful surprise.