Category: Personal Safety

New Year Resolutions for Personal and Home Security

Like most, I considered making new resolutions focused on my health, my career and spending more quality time with family. Yes, the new year is a time for fresh beginnings, and while many resolutions focus on the normal annual self-promises, taking action for your personal and home safety are just as essential to consider for… Read more New Year Resolutions for Personal and Home Security

CZ Shadow 2 Compact and 75D PCR Compact

During one of my many visits to the local firearms store, I picked up the CZ Shadow 2 Blue in a spontaneous purchase. I was somewhat interested in another quality pistol and CZ is synonymous with quality. After handling it for a while, I was impressed by its smooth action and excellent trigger. Once I… Read more CZ Shadow 2 Compact and 75D PCR Compact

Springfield DS Prodigy 4.25 and Bul Armory SAS II TAC 5

Not too long ago, I got the itch to own a premium pistol, particularly a 2011-style firearm. I considered several well-respected manufacturers like Staccato and Atlas Gunworks. As someone fairly well-versed in firearms, I knew about these brands but hadn’t explored them deeply. Of course, I experienced sticker shock when I saw their prices. While… Read more Springfield DS Prodigy 4.25 and Bul Armory SAS II TAC 5

Top Travel Safety Tips and Other Tidbits

Whether in an airport, staying at a hotel, hanging around in public, or taking a ride somewhere, the following are some top safety tips for travel along with some other tidbits to help keep you better prepared and safer when you and your family are traveling. These are all things to consider and are generally… Read more Top Travel Safety Tips and Other Tidbits

Be Aware When Shopping During the Holidays

Black Friday and Cyber Monday may have passed, but the holiday shopping frenzy is far from over. For many, buying gifts for loved ones is one of the most enjoyable parts of the holiday season. Whether it’s a big-ticket item like a flat-screen TV or a thoughtful stocking stuffer, there is an undeniable thrill of… Read more Be Aware When Shopping During the Holidays

Tools and Best Practices to Help Avoid Being Scammed

Last time we talked about some common scams along with what not to do when you think you are on the receiving end of a potential scam, what to look for in order to identify a scam, and what to do for most of the ones we wrote about. You can get to that post… Read more Tools and Best Practices to Help Avoid Being Scammed

Protecting Your Packages from Porch Pirates During the Holiday Season

With the rise of online shopping, having packages delivered directly to our doorsteps has become a way of life. Unfortunately, this convenience comes with a downside—porch piracy. A porch pirate is a thief who steals packages left outside homes or in areas near entrances. They lurk in neighborhoods, waiting for the opportunity to snatch packages… Read more Protecting Your Packages from Porch Pirates During the Holiday Season