How the Cell Phone Stun Gun Was Used

Following is a story how the Cell Phone Stun Gun was
used in self-defense.

Rachel hated the subway. She grew up in a small town in
Washington State, so she enjoyed being outside at every chance
she could get.

As an attorney in the big city, she often had to get to work at
an hour that most folks were still dreaming in their beds. So she
used the twelve-block walk from her apartment to her office as a
chance to spend some quiet time enjoying her surroundings.

Still, she often felt a little nervous about walking those
streets alone. So she picked up a Cell Phone Stun Gun for self-protection.

It looks just like a regular phone, complete with a holster and a
belt clip. And nobody's going to question a well-dressed
businessperson walking down the street holding a cell phone.

Rachel's intuition paid off one Thursday morning, when a junkie
burst out from behind a dumpster and started screaming at her to
hand over her purse. As she put her hands in the air, she used
her thumb to disable the safety lock on the Cell Phone Stun Gun.

Rachel grabbed her purse with her other hand, tossing it past the
criminal. As he bent over to pick it up, she jabbed the Cell
Phone Stun Gun in the small of his back, shooting 950,000 volts
of electricity through his body. She never even had to take it
out of its carrying case.

With her attacker curled up on the ground, Rachel pulled out her
real cell phone to call the police. Her colleagues always
wondered why she carried two cell phones. They usually assumed
that a powerful woman needed them both. Rachel grinned as she
realized they didn't know just how much power she really wielded.

Self-Defense Sales Force Expanded

John has been busy expanding our sales force. He's been in Branson, Joplin, Tulsa and other areas of Oklahoma signing up sales affiliates. To date we have over 50 affiliates and continue to look for more. We even have affiliates as far away as Florida and Colorado!

He has also been posting flyers in colleges in the area looking for students wanting to earn extra money by helping other students to be prepared in the area of self-defense.

We have been developing special self-defense packages for college students, truckers, bikers, boaters, abused women, RV owners, Nascar fans, children and more. These special packages include products aimed at the designed group and priced at a 10% or more discount.

Crime is on the Rise – Protect Yourself the Lyla J Way

Grand Lake, OK October 10, 2008 – No matter where you live, work or play, violent crime is on the rise. John and Lyla J Painter announce the launch of their new web site, www.lylaj.com, dedicated to self-defense and personal safety. The store provides 24/7 access to the latest personal safety products from pepper sprays and child protection to stun guns.

The couple is very earnest in their drive to assist the public in finding the correct self-protection products. As the daughter of a former Los Angeles Police Department Homicide Detective, Lyla J has always had an interest in personal safety. "Opening this web store was just the next step in helping others be aware of their own personal and family safety," she says.

Lyla J is also finalizing the process to donate a percentage of all internet sales to a charitable organization for victims of violent crimes.

John was formerly a general contractor in Texas, having over 123 employees at one time. Occasionally, it was necessary to fire an employee out on a job site. He always carried pepper spray for the rare times that the employee would react physically.

Lyla J had a 32-year career with GTE/Verizon. A great deal of that time was spent traveling to unfamiliar cities. There were a number of dark parking lots and parking garages. However, she was prepared. She carried mace and had door alarms for her room.

Parents should also have safety uppermost in their mind as their children go off to college this time of the year. They should look at the safety tips on this site; use them to prepare teens for their college adventure and to keep them safe from predatory criminals.

The store site will also feature an interactive forum where visitors can ask questions, find information and get self-defense and safety information. All products are non-lethal and include stun guns, Tasers, pepper sprays, personal alarms, diversion safes, fighting videos and many more interesting items.

Personal Protection Items

It seems we all need to carry more of our personal possessions around with us these days.

Cash in your wallet or purse; checkbooks, credit cards, personal organizers and mobile phones are just some of the everyday items that are sorely missed if they are stolen.

All these possessions might seem invaluable, but according to the police the best advice for hanging on to your possessions is "only take what you need with you".

They suggest you learn to minimize the amount of possessions you carry with you. If you don't need a camera with you, don't take it and the same goes for cash and credit cards, only take what cash you need and don't take all your credit cards with you, just the ones you are likely to use.

Keep your purse or wallet somewhere where you can feel it, such as an inside jacket or trouser pocket. Pockets you can zip or button are best. Check every now and then to make sure you still have your wallet or purse on you, but don't make this too obvious as pickpockets can spot you doing this.

Likewise, keep your mobile phone out of sight - in a zipped up pocket is best. If you carry a bag, strap it across your chest and keep hold of it, but at the same time try not to look overly cautious. Keep the zip or opening towards you. Be aware that back-pack style bags are especially vulnerable to thieves.

Do not leave your bag unattended in a public place, such as in a pub, coffee bar or shop. If you're trying on shoes in a shop for example, don't walk even a short distance away from your bag. Keep it with you or ask the shop assistant to hold it for you.

Try to appear relaxed, but at the same time be thoughtful about your surroundings. Pickpockets like busy streets and crowded places, and someone bumping into you could well be a pickpocket. If this happens, check you still have your things with you, but again don't make it too obvious that you're doing this.

If something is stolen, go to the nearest police station or call the police. However, don't dial 911 unless you have actually caught someone in the act and have managed to apprehend them. Think carefully before chasing after someone or trying to restrain a thief. The value of what they have stolen may be minor compared to the consequences of being attacked. Always put your own safety first.

Courtesy: Lyla J Self Defense Products

Ten Tips for Avoiding Crime

1. Be Alert! Keep your head up. Be aware of your surroundings.

2. Vary Your Routines Predictability makes you a more likely target.

3. Lock It! Home, car, office - locks are your first line of defense.

4. Make Your Home A Tough Target Use floodlights, motion sensors, a security system, deadbolts, etc.

5. Foil Car-jackers Keep windows/doors locked, check mirrors and blind spot when stopped. Stay one to one and a half lengths away from the car ahead of you. Sound your horn and flash your lights if you think you're being approached by a car-jacker.

6. Avoid Car Theft Lock it! Use an anti-theft device. Turn the wheels when you park. Never leave a spare key inside the car. Park in a well-lighted place. Put packages in the trunk.

7. Be Creative Think of unusual ways to protect yourself and your valuables.

8. Be Informed Learn the crime trends in your area and work to protect yourself against them.

9. Get Involved Have your joined or organized a Neighborhood Watch?

10. Don't Give Up! Crime can be reduced - with action, not apathy!

Personal Safety Tips - Confronting danger

• Trust your instincts. If something feels wrong, something is probably wrong.
• Be aware of your surroundings.
• Walk close to the curb, facing oncoming traffic.
• Carry bags close to your body.
• Look confident.
• Tell someone where you are going and when you expect to be back.
• If you are being followed, head for a crowded place.
• If people start milling around you, it could a set-up for a mugging.
• Know yourself, how do you react in a crisis situation? Do you scream, cry, freeze? How would you defend yourself?
• Remember there is no right or wrong approach to dangerous situations.
• Show your anger, not your fear. a furious reaction often may stop an attack. Remember an attacker is looking for an easy victim. Yelling is always a good deterrent (a good choice is to yell FIRE) this will draw attention to those who do not want to get involved but may be concerned for their own safety and may come to help.
• If there are other people around, yell loudly enough to get their attention to what the assailant is doing.
• If you are alone and do not know anyone on the street or nearby, try calling a name out to make the attacker or assailant to believe you may be with someone. This may also help if you are alone at home.
• If someone has a weapon stay calm and wait for an opportunity. Weapons make the situation more dangerous and difficult, but there still may be something you can do about the situation.

Overview

Non-resistance to prevent physical violence, Negotiate, Stall for time, Distracting or diverting the assailant, then fleeing, Verbal assertiveness, Screaming, and using a whistle or shriek alarm to attract attention and help

Courtesy: Lyla J Self Defense Products