There is so much information available on the Internet, it can sometimes be overwhelming. When it comes to self-defense this is no exception. A large amount of information is available about various self-defense products, techniques and tips from experts. With all this online self-defense information, there is just no excuse for people not to invest in the product or experience necessary to guard themselves against an assailant.   National law enforcement statistics tell us that more than 1.3 million crimes are committed every year. Don't be a victim to a carjacking, forcible rape, aggravated assault or robbery, and don't become another statistic. If you have knowledge of self-defense or carry a self-defense device, you have the additional tools to prevent an attack or free yourself, should it happen.   At The Covert Eye, your safety and security is our main concern, and that is why we offer such a large selection of home and personal protection products for you to choose from. Feeling secure should be the right of everyone. Along with our personal alarms and diy home security systems, a big part of our business is in our selection of non-lethal self defense items, such as Tasers, stun guns, MACE and pepper sprays. These products offer not only some peace of mind in knowing you're not completely vulnerable, but their effectiveness can be attested to in police reports every day.   Sadly, every month we will get a handful of orders from individuals who happen to live in selected states or cities where the purchase or possession of such a device is made illegal. Such states include Connecticut, Illinois, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island and Wisconsin. Restricted cities include Annapolis, Baltimore, Chicago, Washington D.C., and Philadelphia. My question has always been, why is that? We are not talking handguns or assault rifles, but simply a shot of oleoresin capsicum to the eyes, or electric shock to the body, both of which are only meant to temporarily disable a person, allowing the victim time to get to safety. If you were to ask law enforcement their thoughts, nearly all of them would like to see these non-lethal devices made legal in their states. It is far better to take a report of an attempted rape from a live victim rather than from one lying in a morgue. Unfortunately, old laws are hard to overturn, and the number of reported muggings, rapes, and personal assaults continue to climb.  Not long ago I spoke with a mother, whose daughter was attending college in Massachusetts and who was concerned about her safety at night when she walked alone from the library back to her dorm room. Apparently the campus was beautifully landscaped, but at the same time the well manicured grounds also provided excellent concealment for any would-be attacker. She wanted to give her daughter a disguised cell phone stun gun to carry with her at night for personal protection, but stun guns are illegal in that state. She then thought about purchasing some pepper spray, which in Massachusetts can only be done from a licensed firearms dealer, but then she ran up against the college's policy that made it illegal for any student to carry in their possession pepper spray or Mace while on campus grounds. It was a dilemma she wrestled with. In the end, she bought the pepper spray and gave it to her daughter, anyway. A semester later the worry became a reality. While walking back to her dorm around 10:00 at night the daughter was suddenly attacked by a single male, who forcibly grabbed her and tried to drag her behind one of the hedges. Struggling to break free, she managed to get the pepper spray in her hand and began squeezing the spray in the direction of her attacker. One of the attempts found its mark, and the attacker suddenly let go, his hands going quickly to his face and eyes. The girl then ran back to her dorm, where she immediately called campus police. The attacker was never found, but now her daughter was facing disciplinary action from the Board of Regents for violating policy about the possession of pepper spray on college property. The mother was worried that the board members could either suspend her, or even worse, take away her scholarship. I told her that in my opinion to even consider punishing a victim of attempted rape for fighting back, no matter what the policy, is to me totally unjust and unfair. I then added, “while I know you are concerned with the hearing your daughter will be having with the Board, and what decisions could come from it, at least you should be relieved and thankful that your daughter is alive and well to even attend the hearing.”  With that, she couldn't disagree. Here, at The Covert Eye, we believe it is the right of every American to defend themselves and their families when confronted by intimate danger and physical harm. A non-lethal self defense weapon provides the perfect means of protecting you and your loved ones in such situations, without having to resort to deadly force. If you believe that Tasers, stun guns and pepper sprays should be legal and available to anyone, no matter the state or city, we would love to hear your thoughts and opinions. Even if you have a different view, we would like to hear your thoughts as well.

Over the past decade there has been a marked evolution in the technology of surveillance equipment, along with a significant reduction in price among security cameras, tracking devices, and GPS units. Perhaps the biggest evolution of these has been seen in the area of hidden spy cameras. In less than 10 years, the “nanny cam” has evolved from a complicated setup of electronic equipment to a simple to use electronic work of art. So, what steps has technology taken in the evolution of spy cameras?   Wired to Wireless Hidden Cameras Like standard security cameras found today protecting homes, businesses, and found on nearly every street corner in the city, nanny cams were another wired camera needing video connections running from the camera unit back to a recording device, like a VCR or monitor. Along the way, micro chips got smaller and more powerful in creating miniature lenses, or what is today called pinhole cameras. These were easily placed into such everyday items, like teddy bears, clock radios, and nearly any household item. Although still available today and often seen in disguised hidden cameras, like smoke detectors, floodlights, and some wall clocks, they require two sets of wires to transmit power and signal to a TV or DVR. Concealing the wires was a bit cumbersome, but then a new generation of wireless cameras hit the market starting around 2000. First manufactured in such inanimate objects as planters, teddy bears, books, exit signs, and countless other items, wireless cameras eventually found their way into practical working components, like alarm clocks, clock radios, wristwatches, cell phones, fountain pens, and CD players. Inside the component was a tiny pinhole video camera and a small wireless transmitter. When a customer purchased a wireless nanny cam, they got not only a working electronic device but a receiver, A/V cables and power adapter as well. The tricky part came when it was actually time to set up the hidden camera system. The receiver that was provided had to plug into either a monitor close by or a VCR if they wanted to record events throughout the day. This required the user to place the VCR somewhere in the house within 100 feet of the camera, either in another room or on another floor altogether.   The receiver was then plugged into the VCR, and when the user was ready to start recording he just hit the “start” button. Voila!....well, not exactly. A standard VHS cassette can only record eight to ten hours max, which can create a problem. However, with the advent of PCs and DVR players this did greatly extend the recording time available. Let's say a mother wants to keep an eye on the nanny or babysitter while she's at work during the day. Just before leaving the house in the morning she would plug in the nanny cam and turn on the VCR or DVR to start recording. On arriving home at the end of the day and wanting to review what was recorded, she would have to sit for several minutes while fast-forwarding through hours of video, often looking at nothing at all. At the time, this was the only means available to monitor her child's welfare during the day, and the process at best was tedious. Motion Activated Spy Cams The concept of motion activation in video recording was a big breakthrough in the spy camera industry. Although the technology had been around for years, it wasn't until the mid 2000's that it became available and affordable to every day consumers. No longer did people have to sit through countless hours of viewing blank tape only to find nothing eventful was captured that day. Now, with motion activated hidden cameras, recording only took place when the camera's sensors detected activity in the room. If nothing moved, then the camera sat idle. As a result, the user might only have to watch 30 minutes to an hour of tape rather than 8 hours or more of static recording. Another technology feature that came along to compliment the motion activated features of hidden cameras was the increasing popularity of the DVR, which eventually all but replaced the VCR. With a DVR there was no longer a need for VHS tape, since everything that was recorded now was done digitally, frame by frame. The advent of motion activation together with the convenience of the DVR made spy camera and nanny cam users very happy. Then, when it didn't seem things could improve any further, technology came along once again to improve the spy camera one more time. Built-in DVRs and Micro SD Cards A growing need started to develop for a self-contained, all-in-one hidden camera system, which by 2006 saw a solution finally arrive. To the delight of everyone, the motion activated spy cam now came with a built-in DVR, which utilized a micro SD card for hours of additional recording time and expanded memory. Gone, were audio/video cables, wireless transmitters, receivers, VCRs and obsolete cassette tape. The new generation of nanny cams and spy cameras allowed the user to set the device and walk away; either for the day, or weeks at a time. When he returned and wanted to view what the camera had recorded, he simply removed the SD card and inserted it into a USB card reader or directly into an SD card slot on the computer. Since the camera only recorded when movement was detected, viewing what had been captured became quick and easy. These cameras, which can be built into any everyday item imaginable, and often include added features like variable recording speeds, low light apertures, still shots, and date and time stamps, remain as the most popular hidden spy camera dvr on the market today. It didn't seem that video surveillance could get any better or easier, but then technology advanced once again to bring us the latest generation of hidden spy cameras. Real Time Remote Viewing Just when you thought covert spy cameras couldn't get any better, the newest technology that's come out now allows live, remote viewing capabilities. With this new platform of video surveillance, your desktop PC or laptop now becomes a server and a DVR. The way it works is, the user places the spy camera in any room of his home, office, or other location he wishes to monitor, and the video is streamed live to his computer. As an example, say a guy owns a manufacturing firm in city “A” but has to travel to city “B” frequently to meet with suppliers. He wants to keep an eye on his business and workers while he's away, so he installs a few live, wireless remote-view cameras around the premises. Now, from wherever he is, here and abroad where he can establish an Internet connection, he can log into his laptop and remotely watch live what is taking place at his business in real time. He can also record directly onto his hard drive what the camera is capturing simultaneously 24-hours a day. All that is required is to load the included software program and to connect the receiver directly into the USB port of the computer located on the premises. This technology is also great for mothers who work and want to monitor their child and babysitter during the day while at the office, or for parents of teenagers who are left at home unsupervised, or perhaps for a husband or wife who may suspect the other of cheating and infidelity, or for family members who are responsible for the care and well-being of elderly parents or relatives who are residing in nursing homes and long-term care facilities. The uses and applications for remote live viewing spy cameras are virtually unlimited. Next on the Horizon? It seems that every time we think technology can't improve over what we have today, we are continually surprised in the next technological advance. This is especially true when it comes to wireless hidden spy cameras. We are always excited and eager when the next new spy device or camera is introduced to the market. When that happens, you can be sure The Covert Eye will be there to offer the latest and newest covert surveillance product to our customers.  

   High Definition Eye Glasses Covert Hidden Camera with Built-in DVR     HD Eye Glasses Hidden Spy Camera with Built in DVR. The HD eye glasses camera has a sophisticated modern look with an HD camera and DVR hidden discreetly inside. They record in crystal clear 1920x1080 resolution at 30fps and have a 16GB memory to store 2.5 hours of video footage. They are great for spying and gathering evidence for just about anything. The high quality metal front frames and smooth plastic not only make these glasses sturdy, but comfortable and light on the face as well. Between assignments you can use this ultra-advanced pair of glasses just to give yourself that trendy intelligent look and when duty calls, these glasses are ready to capture everything you see.  Easily download and view video footage on a computer. The spy glasses are completely wireless and simple to use with the one button operation. Features: 170 degree wide angle lens, 1920x1080 video resolution, battery life about 2 hours, works with Windows and Mac OS, 16GB memory. Includes: eye glasses camera, carrying bag, USB cable, User manual         Standard shipping is FREE for all retail orders totaling $100.00 or more! (48 Continental US orders only) Flat rate of $8.50 shipping applies to orders under $100.00            

  Alarms   Wireless Alarm Systems You Can Set-Up Yourself   The Covert Eye is committed to providing you with the most innovative and dependable CCTV Cameras, Alarm Systems and Security Solutions on the market today.   Let us provide you with the peace of mind that comes from knowing that the best home security system on the market is protecting your loved ones and your home all 365 days of the year. Our alarm systems offer sophisticated and effective protection, whether you're at home or away, that are bound to fit your financial budget. With systems from The Covert Eye, the leading monitoring centers are watching out for and protecting your home.   The Covert Eye carries Wireless Alarm Systems that are easy to install and work right out of the box. Rid yourself of contracts and monthly fees. You can set up some Alarm Systems in under one hour. Combine an Alarm System with a Network Camera and spy on would-be intruders once you have been alerted to their presence.   Some Alarms even send alerts right to your cell phone, providing photos of any activity in your home. Others let you keep an eye on the house from anywhere in the world over a Secure Internet Connection.

Ninja Target Board Nail your target dead in the bullseye after practicing on this medium density synthetic Dragon Target Board. Perfect your speed, range, and  accuracy by trying to hit the target right in the middle. This target board is great for your throwing stars, knives, and spikes. Even good for blowgun practice. It is 15.5 inches in diameter and 1 inch thick. A solid 4 pounds of target. *Proper Use: Hang the dart board so the backing is directly against a flat surface,  like plywood, a wall, etc.  This ninja target board has two sides to it. You practice on one side and then flip it around to hit the target on the other. Both sides have bulls eyes for that perfect throw.   Start out close to the board if you are just learning to throw. As you gain more and more experience, you can move further back from the practice board. The ninja target board is durable and will last a long time taking many hits. Hammer a nail and hang it up. You can practice your throwing technique pretty much anywhere you have a bit of room such as camping trips, BBQs, or just hanging out. Not weatherproof. Bring inside after use so it doesn't get rained on. Made of heavy duty pressboard with a dragon design.    Shuriken Practice Board               You'll never wear this target out like you did your closet door.  Aim for the dragon's head and you're bound for a bullseye.  15.5" Diameter. You can practice your throwing technique pretty much anywhere you have a bit of room such as camping trips, BBQs, or just hanging out.    Standard shipping is FREE for all retail orders totaling $100.00 or more! (48 Continental US orders only) Flat rate of $8.50 shipping applies to orders under $100.00.

Editor's note: Martha Salomaa, an Alabama teacher, shot an intruder who broke into her house in August 2012. She says criminals have a plan and you should too!  (CNN) -- I'm a light sleeper, so when sudden cracking of wood and clashing of metal echoed through my home before dawn on August 14, 2012, my feet were immediately on the bedroom floor.  I ran into the family room believing that a recently adopted stray cat must have knocked something off a table. What I found was a man dressed only in boxer shorts standing between me and the hall that goes to my daughters' bedrooms. I yelled at the man, and when he turned to face me, his eyes were flat, vacant, dead. A mother knows when her children are in danger, and I knew.  Read More: http://www.cnn.com/2014/11/17/opinion/salomaa-guns-problems-solutions/index.html?hpt=hp_c2 Regardless of where you stand on gun control in this country, violent crimes happen, and it can happen to you! Do you have a plan? The Covert Eye has been dedicated in providing safety and security products to families like yours since 2008. Whether it be home alarms, security cameras, or a non-lethal weapon such as a Taser, stun gun or pepper spray, we have the right item to fit any plan or budget. http:/www.thecoverteye.com

  REGINA – Pet owners can relate to that feeling of panic when a dog or cat goes missing. Having some sort of way to track an animal seems like the solution to eliminating that panic. So over the p...ast few years, GPS pet tracking devices have been begun to spring up on the market. We used to sell GPS tracking devices for dogs at The Covert Eye a few years ago, but then the company changed owners and quit distributing wholesale.  However, we're looking to add that product again with another company well-known in the field and hope to begin adding them to our inventory soon.  I may even be the first one in line, myself.   http://globalnews.ca/news/1475015/startups-see-potential-in-gps-pet-trackers/