OwnGuard Solutions’ Blog
At OwnGuard Solutions, we’re committed to equipping you with expert-backed resources for both personal and family safety. Our blog posts provide actionable tips, detailed advice, and straightforward strategies to enhance personal safety essentials, emergency preparedness, and family safety solutions. Whether you’re looking to protect yourself, secure your home, or build a family safety plan for the unexpected, you’ll find valuable ideas here.
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Prefer watching? Our YouTube channel offers engaging videos, from quick personal safety hacks to in-depth safety tutorials, designed to provide you with must-know skills. Whatever your learning style, OwnGuard Solutions delivers resources to boost your confidence and security.
We believe everyone deserves to feel safe and prepared. Through our blog posts, podcast episodes, and video content, you’ll find everything you need to face life’s challenges head-on, protecting both yourself and your loved ones. Start exploring today to strengthen your personal safety and create a more secure future for your family. With our growing collection of tips and insights found here in our blog, focused on personal safety and preparedness, you’ll be ready for whatever comes your way.
Stay safe. Stay prepared. Be OwnGuard.
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A Tale of an Enforced Personal Boundary
What are Personal Boundaries? Personal boundaries are key in any personal safety plan you may have, not only in setting them, but most importantly, enforcing them. What exactly are personal boundaries? Well without referencing any official definition, I describe them as guardrails or limits you establish for…
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Sig Sauer P365 XMacro and Springfield Hellcat Pro Comparison
This summer, I decided to switch to a micro-compact pistol for my everyday carry (EDC). This was a change from the compact EDC I typically carry during the summer months. Why the switch, you might ask? Well, I gained some weight and needed something easier to conceal.…
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Community Safety: It Takes a Village
Some of our previous blogs focused on personal safety, a few in particular discussed safety around the home. We’ve covered topics like Enhancing Security Outside Your Home and Enhancing Security Inside Your Home, offering practical tips for home security. We also posted a podcast on How to…
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Prioritizing Your Safety When Walking, Jogging, or Running
Recently, I started walking again. I say ‘again’ though the last time I did any related movement was when I was jogging regularly, about 6 years ago. These days I am just walking. Of course, my ‘walking’ may be considered by some to be more like power…
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Proper Use of Fire Extinguishers
Have you ever experienced a grease fire while cooking, only to realize you weren’t prepared to put it out? Maybe you tried using water and quickly learned that wasn’t a good idea. Many of us overlook the importance of having a fire extinguisher at home, thinking we’ll…
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A Guide to Better Vehicle Safety
As we talk about vehicle safety this time, I am going to focus on things perhaps just a little outside of the normal precautions you may already take and also maybe the things you may know about but just do not do yet. This is meant to…
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Understanding and Managing Road Rage
My family sometimes jokes that I drive like an old man. But in reality, I consider myself a good driver. I do acknowledge that there are times when I can drive a bit aggressively. I make it a point to follow traffic laws and, for the most…
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Top Takeaways from Active Killer Training Events
To-date, I have had the opportunity to participate, as a volunteer, in 3 different active killer training events, an elementary school, a large shopping mall, and a major metropolitan public mass transit train station. I have also been able to train in how to potentially fight back…
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Swimming and Swimming Pool Safety: Having Safe Fun!
Summer fun almost always includes swimming, whether it’s in a pool, lake, river, or ocean. To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, it’s important to be aware of common safety tips for all types of water environments. While swimming in natural waters such as lakes, rivers, and…
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Office Safety and Security Considerations
Ensuring safety in the workplace is not just the responsibility of management or safety officers; it is a collective responsibility that each employee should take seriously. Familiarizing yourself with emergency procedures, safety equipment, escape routes, and more is crucial for your personal safety and that of your…