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Personal Attack Alarms.
In our view, electronic alarms, such as those shown below, provide a higher level of protection than gas powered "shrill" alarms.
Most can be operated either by a button, or by pulling on the strap. The volume is around 140db which should be heard about half a mile away.
They are versatile and can be used to protect your handbag, shed or guard the door to your bedsit or hotel room.
See the personal safety tips below the picture....
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A defensive attack should be aimed at which parts of the body?
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CONFLICT MANAGEMENT
What To Do If Attacked.
Do Not....Kick your attacker in the groin. Your assailant 's body will have undergone many chemical changes; adrenalin will be pumping, blood will be sent to the areas he may need to use (eg arm and leg muscles) and so on. He will probably react with rage rather than pain, if he is hurt down there.
Any defensive attack on your assailant should be aimed at his boney bits...Shins, Nose, Elbows etc.
DO...Imediately you sense danger .....Shout: "Stop. Stay Away!" Repeat as often as necessary. Get out your alarm and be ready to use it. If he still approaches you, activate the alarm.
DO...If grabbed....Shout "No, No, No!" as loud as you can. Activate your alarm and, if possible, shove it in his face.
DO...If grabbed from behind...shout as above and scrape the edge or heal of your shoe down his shin, raking his flesh from knee to ankle. Follow through by grinding your heal into his foot.
The intention is to distract him with pain so that you can break free and run for help. Believe me...it will work! Activate your alarm and continue shouting.
DO NOT shout passive, submissive things like, "Help Me" or "Save Me" This conveys weakness to your attacker and may intensify his attack. Instead, shout agressive, commanding phrases such as "No!", "Back off!" or "Get Off Me!"
Unfortunately, there are too many possible scenarios for me to cover here. I suggest that you contact your local police or crime prevention panel, and ask if they run personal safety courses. Many do, and they are inexpensive (or free) and provide some invaluable knowledge.
Be Safe.