I am probably most known for the organic greens I retail at the weekend market within our community. They come straight out of my own greenhouse. I also accept orders Mondays through Fridays.
Someone somewhere is bound to require a head of lettuce for dinner or missing ripe tomatoes at short notice. I could use the exercise and would stroll along to proffer the rest of my basket. I protect myself walking by taking self defense devices along.
I wear a pair of sunglasses that is really a covert camera for recording each time I pop in on a house by surprise. And believe it or not, my bag holds a book with a hole cut out in the center for hiding cash, called a book diversion safe.
A personal alarm with flashlight or a safety light is ideal to protect myself walking when it is late. For rabid dogs, I have a canine repeller, or some other pepper spray in case I have none at the time.
The gravest danger I have met so far came in the form of a beggar turned mugger. He had the appearance of a homeless person and I only approached him to offer the arugulas I had.
I could not have been more thankful I protect myself walking using self defense devices. He extracted a knife, insisting upon my valuables, but I countered with a cell phone stun gun. I shot him on the upper arm.
The attacker kept still, debilitated by my stun device and consequently dazed. The knife slipped from his hand. Relieved that I always keep my baggage lightweight, I quickly fled.
I find it odd when people make a big deal of the amount of treading I do. It makes me feel smart for marketing vegetables in these times. One would think it is more remarkable that I protect myself walking than the mere fact that I like walking!
Someone somewhere is bound to require a head of lettuce for dinner or missing ripe tomatoes at short notice. I could use the exercise and would stroll along to proffer the rest of my basket. I protect myself walking by taking self defense devices along.
I wear a pair of sunglasses that is really a covert camera for recording each time I pop in on a house by surprise. And believe it or not, my bag holds a book with a hole cut out in the center for hiding cash, called a book diversion safe.
A personal alarm with flashlight or a safety light is ideal to protect myself walking when it is late. For rabid dogs, I have a canine repeller, or some other pepper spray in case I have none at the time.
The gravest danger I have met so far came in the form of a beggar turned mugger. He had the appearance of a homeless person and I only approached him to offer the arugulas I had.
I could not have been more thankful I protect myself walking using self defense devices. He extracted a knife, insisting upon my valuables, but I countered with a cell phone stun gun. I shot him on the upper arm.
The attacker kept still, debilitated by my stun device and consequently dazed. The knife slipped from his hand. Relieved that I always keep my baggage lightweight, I quickly fled.
I find it odd when people make a big deal of the amount of treading I do. It makes me feel smart for marketing vegetables in these times. One would think it is more remarkable that I protect myself walking than the mere fact that I like walking!
About the Author:
Dutch A Strohecker is one of the leading experts on non-lethal self defense products. There are multiple options, including stun guns, pepper sprays and personal alarms. He provides full support and education on how to use the products.