In 1983 the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee (IGBC) was formed. Its mission is to support the recovery of the grizzly bear in the lower 48 states. In addition to bear avoidance safety techniques, the IGBC endorses the use of bear pepper spray. It is designed to provide safety for humans at a maximum range and can be used against any other types of dangerous wildlife, including attacking Grizzlies. Guard Alaska Bear Pepper Spray is registered with the EPA as the only bear pepper spray that can be used against all species of bear.
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Since the September 11th events, what was commonplace for travelers has changed drastically.
A pilot who had been flying internationally for 30 years had no trouble flying from the United States to Lebanon, where his airline was based. When he returned to the United States, where his family had moved and where he had established residence, he was not allowed to enter the country. He was put on the return flight to Lebanon where he languished for two years waiting for the wheels of government to grind along before finally allowing him to return to his wife and daughter.
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If you decide it is time to improve your Self-Defense Quotient here are some safety practices which can safe your life.
- Develop the habit of being aware of your surroundings – all of them. Alertness to possible danger provides you with advance warning signals that give you time to avoid questionable situations.
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In the shallow waters off the southeast coast of Florida a man and his wife were enjoying a leisurely day of fishing. While the wife was below in the galley preparing the evening meal their sailboat was approached by a medium-sized speedboat. The two men aboard waved cheerily and, as they approached, said they were new to the area and asked questions about the local fishing.
Meanwhile, the speedboat drew close enough for Bad Guy #1 (BG #1) to get a good grip on the sailboat. Husband told BG #1 to let go. As he moved to kick BG#1’s hand off, Bad Guy #2 (BG #2) jumped aboard the bow of the sailboat while brandishing a large, semi-automatic firearm and yelling that the boat owner should lie on the deck, face down. Hubby did as he was directed, where BG #1 covered him with a handgun.
BG #2 headed aft, hollering for the wife to come up on deck and “join the party.” When she did not come up immediately, BG #2 headed down the steps to get her.
The wife, hidden behind the stairs, simply waited until BG #2 took a couple of steps down, then applied her stun gun to the bare calf of his leg. He shrieked, fell forward, and landed on the cabin floor where she stunned him a second time.
Meanwhile, up on deck, Hubby took advantage of the shift in BG #1’s attention and tripped him. BG #1 landed on the deck, hard enough to lose his grip on his gun, which Hubby recovered for his own use.
Below decks, the wife kicked BG #2’s gun away, but kept a firm grip on her Taser while Hubby radioed for help from the Coast Guard.
When interviewed later, the wife said that while she was deathly afraid of firearms and would never even consider using one, she figured she could handle a stun gun.
Turns out, she was right.
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Imagine, if you will, that you’ve just set sail on a relaxing, hard-earned vacation aboard your luxury yacht. While relaxing in the afternoon sun, the soothing sound of gentle waves lapping at the side of your vessel is abruptly ended by the shouting and shooting of pirates overtaking your yacht.
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Climbing, hiking, and mountain climbing have been favorite outdoor activities throughout history, but this year we’re guaranteed to see a rapid rise in the number of families venturing out to explore nature thanks to the skyrocketing price of fuel. With the increased traffic in the backcountry this summer, there will undoubtedly be a rise in the number of bear attacks to follow. It just stands to reason that when more humans venture into wild animal habitat, the outcome is more defensive and predatorial attacks by those animals.
More on How Pepper Spray Might Save Your Life From Bear Attack
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In April 2008 two University of Arizona scientists, Katrina Mangin and Rich Thompson, were hiking through one of their favorite spots in the Santa Rita Mountains just south of Gardner Canyon, when Thompson suddenly spotted the eyes of rabid bobcat brazenly approaching their trail. The diseased animal attacked both Thompson and his wife repeatedly for over ten minutes before Thompson was able to pin it to the ground with a stick and kill it with a hammer he retrieved from his backpack.
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When joggers or fitness-minded people who are thinking of incorporating outdoor jogging into their fitness routine hear the words “safety” or “injury”, they most commonly think of sports-related injuries such as blisters, shin pain, soft tissue injuries, or knee strain and how to avoid such injuries. Unfortunately in today’s world, twisting an ankle is not the only source of injury that a jogger may encounter. In urban areas as well as rural, joggers are vulnerable to attacks by both people and animals and should familiarize themselves with effective self-defense techniques for use when out on the road or trail.
More on Safe Jogging is About More Than Just Avoiding Sports Injuries
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Q: I’ve recently started training for a marathon, and with two small children I often have to get my runs in early in the morning or late at night when my husband is home to stay with the kids. I don’t like to run in the dark and would feel better if I could carry a weapon of some kind, but I’m not comfortable carrying or using a gun. Can you recommend a stun product that I can carry with me that will not be too bulky or awkward to carry, but still effective?
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