Summer is for Fun, and for Being Safe
Posted by Hilary Gibeaut
For most people, Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer, even though June 21 is the first summer day on the calendar. I always find myself planning more activities in the summer than in the winter because we have more daylight hours with better weather and I love to enjoy the fresh air. I often get caught up in the increased number of events that I schedule for myself, but one thing I never forget about is my personal safety.
The TASER C2 in all five color options
As an active person, I jump at the chance to be outdoors, whether it’s taking a walk around the neighborhood after a long day at work, or going biking or hiking on the weekends. No matter what the activity, I always make sure that I have my TASER® C2™ with me in case someone or some animal tries to interfere with my stress-relieving activity. Because I have a carrying case, I find it hard to come up with an excuse not to bring my C2 with me. I’m the type of person that thinks the one time I don’t have my C2 on my side is probably the one time that an unleashed dog or even a coyote (yes, I live in the desert) will try to get too close for comfort.
One of the many advantages of having a C2 as a personal safety device is the fact that I don’t have to be up close and personal to my attacker (animal or human). The distance between me and the assailant can be at a maximum range of 15 feet. From personal experience, I know that “my radar is up” when someone or something approaches within a seven foot range of me, which is why I feel comfortable with the safe distance my C2 provides. I know through my self-defense training experience and talking to law enforcement officers that when an attacker is within a five or six foot distance, they are close enough to reach me in one move.
TASER C2 leather carrying case
Enough about distance, another great aspect of having a C2 is the fact that it is small enough to put in my purse, so when I am out at a nice dinner, enjoying the outdoor air, or even taking a road trip to visit friends, it’s just like any other necessity that comes along for the adventure. Since it has a built-in laser, I don’t have to worry about my aim because I know the laser indicates where the top probe will land.
Remember, just because summer is around the corner and you will be enjoying the nice weather, doesn’t mean you can forget about your personal safety. Whether it is a TASER C2 or some other form of self-protection, be careful and be safe. Enjoy the weather and have a great summer!