A new, high technology weapon has arrived in the battle against personal crime. The next time an attacker plans on robbing or attacking someone and they may get a surprise from the victim's cell phone.

A cell phone stun gun is now available. With a whopping 800,000 volts of stopping power, it can stop an attacker dead in his tracks. Just three to five seconds of contact with a stun gun will put an attacker on the ground in contorted agony.

During summer trip season, use these suggestions to protect your property and to make your home appear occupied. These steps can discourage burglars and thieves.

Install quality locks on doors and windows. It is true that an burglar who really wants to get into your house probably can find a way, but most burglaries are opportunistic crimes committed by small time thieves.

Carrying pepper spray is easy. Using it on an assailant can often be not so easy, especially for women who don't have the aggressive streak that males seem to have.

Use the Element of Surprise!

The surest way to use your pepper spray is to shoot the guy before he realizes what is happening. Your goal should be to shoot quickly to incapacitate your assailant and then move away quickly.