How a Personal Alarm can Help to Protect you at Home

Having your own personal alarm at home can be very reassuring, even if you have a fully fledged home security system with all the bells and whistles available. The reason for this is that most of us only set our alarm systems at night, when we are sleeping, or when we leave our homes unattended. Or if the house is very large, we only arm a portion of the system while at home, so that we don’t trigger it by mistake.

A personal alarm, on the other hand, is a portable device that we can hold, hang around our neck, or keep in our pocket or purse - so that it is with us all the time. Like most security alarms, personal alarms emit a very loud and high-pitched sound that is designed to scare an attacker or thief. This type of noise literally sounds the alarm and draws attention to anyone around that you are in danger.

They are a really good option for anybody on the move, from runners and cyclists, to people who have to drive into areas they don’t feel safe in. But, while most people use a personal alarm as a so-called defensive tool while they are out and about, there are others who use portable personal alarms at home.

Imagine being home alone during the day, when your security system is immobilized, and an intruder manages to get over you fence or wall and into your house. What do you do? If you have a small personal alarm on you, you can pull the pin and you will trigger the same kind of audible effect as a full-security system would. Generally the noise will continue until the pin is replaced. So this would probably give you enough time to either run to safety or to grab something else that you can defend yourself with, be it a pepper spray device, a stun gun or even a real firearm.

There is also something else you should think about. These portable devices may be used to back up the security system in your home. Some even have door and window attachments that you can use to arm these openings.

There are a growing number of personal alarm devices that you can choose from, many of which actually incorporate the noisy factor with things like lights, stun gun actions or pepper sprays. What they have in common is the fact that they are small and portable. This is vital because it means that you really can keep them with you all the time. But remember that if you don’t, they are totally useless. More on personal safety training

Think logically if someone advises you to keep portable alarm units in your desk drawer or next to your bed. That’s really great! The baddies are in your house. Your security system is off. Your personal alarm is put away. So rule number one is to make sure that you keep portable alarm units with you all the time. Otherwise don’t bother. Rather hire a security guard to look out for you. More on self defense weapons