November 22nd, 2014 at 2:51 pm 
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Every semester of every year you can read hundreds of reports where a woman was physically assaulted on campus. While colleges and universities have tried to step up security patrols, especially at night, reports of attacks and attempted rape continue to persist. While there are precautions a woman can take to lessen the chances of becoming a victim, one of the best weapons she can have at her disposal when confronted in a threatening situation is a shot of pepper spray. A less than $20, the MACE Keyguard Pepper Spray is compact, convenient, and has a key ring that easily attaches to your house, dorm room, car, and other keys you carry. Be alert, be cautious, and be prepared.
http://www.thecoverteye.com/preview/m7/80365--mace-key-guard-pepper-spray.html
http://www.athensohiotoday.com/news/woman-uses-pepper-spray-to-allegedly-fight-off-attacker/article_00fc4e80-8d84-55d7-a989-90264ed2f3be.html
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August 15th, 2014 at 7:11 pm
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COLDWATER — The violent arrest of Shaun Snyder, 32, on Monday in the Coldwater McDonald's parking lot witnessed by employees and members of the public has caused some concern.
According to the probable cause affidavit and police report, Michigan State Police troopers pulled over the 2000 Pontiac Grand Am Snyder was driving he did was not wearing his seat belt.
Read more:
http://www.thedailyreporter.com/article/20140719/News/140719057
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August 15th, 2014 at 6:57 pm
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Lockport Union-Sun & Journal — Pepper spray was used to subdue a Lockport woman who was charged with resisting arrest after the car she was riding in was pulled over on Main Street early Friday morning, Lockport Police said.
According to police, the vehicle was pulled over for a traffic infraction just after 1 a.m. Friday. The driver, Jacob Starcher, showed possible signs of intoxication, according to the arrest report. During the course of the investigation, Connie Starcher, who also appeared to be intoxicated, became belligerent and uncooperative toward police. When police tried to take her into custody, pepper spray had to be used to subdue her, police said.
http://www.lockportjournal.com/archives/pepper-spray-used-in-resisting-incident/article_ab4a4f52-2d18-5c44-b45c-4f6667755627.html
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July 30th, 2014 at 10:13 pm
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If you're like me you miss the old days of air travel, when going from the ticket counter to your departing gate didn't include long check lines, strip searches and x-ray machines. It seems the list of what you can and can't take with you on the plane is growing, or at least changing every couple of months or so. Small penknives used to be banned, then the TSA said they were ok. Now airline flight attendants are seeking to have them banned again. Can I take aboard 4ozs of hand sanitizer in a plastic bottle, or am I reduced to only 2ozs now? Am I allowed to pass through with my bottle of Pepsi, or do |
I have to trash it and buy another after passing through security? Of course some things should be obvious to most people. Guns, for instance, will get you stopped every time, and likely a trip downtown by Federal officers. Trying to sneak aboard with any kind of illegal drugs is also a no-brainer. Surprisingly, there are many people out there who seem to be clueless as to what the TSA is looking for and what will get them yanked out of line and into a holding cell. If its sharp, pointed, and could be even remotely considered a weapon, leave it home. And, yes, Ninja Throwing Stars are considered a weapon, as one poor schmuck found out trying to leave Las Vegas.
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July 26th, 2014 at 8:37 pm
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Many of us will be heading to the beach this summer, but staying safe should mean more than getting burned by the sun. For women, especially, keeping your pepper spray right along with your tanning lotion is a good idea. Just ask the lady from San Diego below...
SAN DIEGO (CNS) - A man grabbed a pedestrian on an Ocean Crest-area roadside early Friday and sexually assaulted her until she doused him with pepper spray and broke free, authorities reported.
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October 2nd, 2011 at 10:50 pm
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.
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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
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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.
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June 27th, 2011 at 10:51 pm
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Taser International Inc., has introduced a new weapon to its lineup of Law Enforcement grade stun guns that is capable of firing off a second shot should the officer miss with the first, or he is faced with more than one potential target.
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Announced by Taser this past April, the new Taser X2 is similar in size to its flagship product, the Taser X26, but provides police greater performance and is more effective, said a spokesman for the Scottsdale, Arizona company.
With the new feature, an officer has a secondary backup shot to allow him to recover instantly in the event his first shot misses. It can also be used if there are multiple targets. The company's technology, called Cross-Connect, allows for six probe combinations in case a single probe misses on the first shot.
In addition, the Taser X2 offers dual lasers for accuracy improvement in aiming, and a beefed up power magazine to allow the gun to be fired more than 500 times before replacement. A warning arc of electricity on the gun front displays whether cartridges are loaded to help prevent situations from escalating, the company said.
Construction of the new Taser weapon has improved, too, making it more resilient to rain and humidity than previous models, and having the ability to diagnose itself to indicate its status. Taser technology, called Trilogy Logs, record if the probes make human contact.
Thirty-one percent smaller than Taser's X3, which is capable of firing three times, the new double-shot Taser X2 weighs in a mere 11.5ozs and will be priced less than $1,000. Taser says shipments have already begun.
In a company news release, Taser says the X2 was the most customer driven device ever developed. The all new features were specifically requested by law-enforcement professionals to meet the demands in the field. Thousands of officers participated in the design through online surveys, interviews and focus groups which allowed Taser to incorporate the requested capabilities into the new X2.
In a statement issued by Rick Smith, Taser CEO and founder, “The X2 is the culmination of more than six years of intense research and development and offers exponentially increased capabilities, including vastly enhanced data, as well as enhanced safety features with its second-shot capability and dual lasers.”
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June 1st, 2011 at 12:07 am
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 a 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.
A lot of people prefer buying online self-defense products, as they feel that the websites have more in-depth information about the various products. Some sites are experts in self-defense and feature blogs and discussion forums where many people can interact and ask questions, share experiences or receive additional information.
Online self-defense portals provide a variety of non-lethal self defense products, either for the home or to carry with you. The best sites also suggests books and videos, offer free articles and e-mail newsletters which will assist you in learning more and more about this vital subject.
When you are generally uncomfortable going to a local store for your personal safety devices, online self-defense websites are a good answer. These sites will carry all types of personal safety items -- stun guns, TASER™ devices and pepper sprays, for example. Today's technology allows these products to fit into a pocket or purse, and work effectively in stopping an attack.
Crime statistics show that self-defense protection is needed at home as well as away. FBI crime figures show that a burglary takes place in an apartment, condominium or a house once every 15 seconds. In many shocking cases, somebody is at home at the time but did not hear the intruder until it was too late. Numerous home safety products can help.
There is often a much more extensive collection of online self defense products than there are in traditional brick and mortar retail stores. Apart from conventional home security services such as window and door alarms and motion detectors, other methods are available to protect your home. Door braces, fake TVs, Safety Beams and electronic dog alarms are examples. An extensive selection of products for the home or to carry with you make it affordable and sensible for everyone to protect their own personal safety.
Look for a Web store, like THE COVERT EYE, that specialize when you are shopping online for self-defense devices. For example, we carry a full line of Mace, Wildfire, Tornando, Streetwise, and Pepper Shot Pepper Sprays, along with several types of animal repellents, as well as non-leathal self defense weapons from makers like Taser, Stun Master, Z-Force, Streetwise, Runt, and many others. Additionally, we will often be able to advise you which items are legal for your particular state.
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May 31st, 2011 at 11:16 pm
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A Pentagon office that helped develop microwave weapons that cause intense pain, lasers that temporarily blind people, and devices that emit intolerable levels of sound, is now working on a technology that uses electrical pulses to incapacitate people. If the research proves successful, it could lead to a new, more effective type of wireless stun gun.
Called the nanosecond electrical pulse (nsEP) project, the research focuses on using brief electrical pulses to temporarily paralyze an individual by disrupting the nervous system, similar to the way the Taser now works. But where this project differs from
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most other stun guns, according to the Pentagon, is that it could theoretically be built as a wireless system, and have a longer lasting effect
Taser International, the leader in stunning devices, makes a line of incapacitating weapons that typically work with darts attached to wires, or by placing the weapon in direct contact with a person. Though there is a wireless version of a Taser, called the eXtended Range Electronic Projectile, which works from a shotgun, nanosecond electrical pulses offer the possibility of shrinking the size of the non-lethal round further, making the weapon more portable than current stun guns.
Of the leading Taser products on the market today, the Taser Pulse is probably the most compact and popular model available, and the first choice of women. Small enough to carry in a purse, the Taser C2 can stop a threat up to 15 feet away (4.5 meters), allowing you a safe distance to protect yourself and family members from an attacker. If a close quarter defense is warranted, the C2 doubles as a contact stun device to repel someone with a powerful and unexpected backup capability.
Stepping up from the Pulse is the more menacing Taser X2 with the same unprecedented take-down power as their law enforcement-grade counterparts. The Taser X2 delivers an incapacitating pulse that overrides the sensory and motor functions of the nervous system. This powerful Neuro Muscular Incapacitation (NMI) technology can stop even the most aggressive individuals, including those under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol.
Taser ECDs (Electronic Control Devices) use replaceable cartridges containing inert, compressed nitrogen to fire two small probes that are attached to 15 foot insulated conductive wires. Energy is sent over the wires into the probes, which can penetrate up to two inches of clothing. The charge is transmitted between the two probes, jamming sensory and motor functions, and inhibiting muscular control. This NMI effect continues in 5-10 second cycles each time you press the trigger. The X2 and Taser X1 can also be used in direct contact stun mode.
Carrying a Taser or Stun Gun is an excellent way to provide protection for yourself and your family, but it also comes with a certain amount of responsibility. Use it only in a manner consistent with the law, and take care to safeguard your device so it doesn't become lost or stolen.
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