Everyone wants to live a happy peaceful life. But the growing violence in the society is threatening the security of every peace loving person in the world. Now a days, it seems that we are not safe anywhere, even in the confine of our home. House break-ins have increases as have attacks on single women or elderly persons living alone. So, what should a common person do is such a scenario? Here are the top 3 self defense issues that you should have inkling about.

1. Alarm system: Every house whether it is a apartment or a duplex building, should have a alarm system installed. It may seem a tad costly, but the reason for installing one is very important. The alarm system will dither criminals even when the house is empty. Many are linked to nearest police station and so help will be at your doorstep within minutes. If you have installed an alarm system in your house, make sure you do these things everyday:

• Check that it is working fine.
• Change the password regularly.
• Make sure it is on when you go out of your house.
• Never let anyone including the company people who install it, your password.

2. Self defense products: While you or your family members are out, make sure you carry some kind of self defense products. They can be pepper spray, especially for your wife or teenage daughter, stun gun or taser gun. The last two need some kind of permission in various states so make sure that you know the law while purchasing them which can be brought online as well.

3. Self defense classes: There are many self defense classes organized by local law enforcement offices or civic bodies and even educational institutes. Take them or make sure that your children or wife take them. These classes will teach how to save oneself if attacked from front or back. They even teach how to save yourself with everyday objects like bags and pencils. Many are abridged versions of martial arts that really work for threatening situations. This is one class that will save you from many kinds of danger.