My new safety gadget: Panic alarm
Since pepper spray is classified as a dangerous weapon in the Netherlands, thus not allowed to be sold and distributed, and therefore bear no legal rights to be carried in this country, even under the self-defense clause (hear ye, hear ye: if caught in possession, you can be penalised and imprisoned up to 4 years! sigh - this little country is a complicated place to live in, I swear), this cool alarm gadget serves as the perfect alternative.
Bought in Kruidvat - these safety gadgets are going for €2.99 only.
Pull the metal chain from the pen and a loud, sharp, and piercing sound comes off. Highly recommended if you live in a densely populated jungle of a place where petty crimes are a continuing challenge.
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Of course this entry is not complete without the Dutchman’s judicious and critical (typically Dutch) opinion. He said that in reality most people just do not have enough time or the trained reflex to quickly react and use this gadget when faced with an unsuspected situation such as a robbery. Fear and panic over presence of mind and strategy. Or if not, the panic alarm gadget would be far out of reach. Best is to make sure this gadget is always close to you – within arms and seconds reach.
Here is a recent experience to ponder about:
A couple of days ago, I read on the news about a woman involved in a vehicular accident in France. She skidded off from the highway tracks and unfortunately left no trace. The woman in question spent 6 days in the car as her leg was stuck and therefore could not move and reach for her mobile phone. A farmer who happen to pass by saw her trapped under the car dashboard and immediately called for help. If she had this panic alarm gadget hanging from her car keys (where I hang this now too), she could have been saved earlier by pulling the chain and calling attention.
Bought in Kruidvat - these safety gadgets are going for €2.99 only.Pull the metal chain from the pen and a loud, sharp, and piercing sound comes off. Highly recommended if you live in a densely populated jungle of a place where petty crimes are a continuing challenge.
hshhjfggfjjhghhfdweonsbjwa
Of course this entry is not complete without the Dutchman’s judicious and critical (typically Dutch) opinion. He said that in reality most people just do not have enough time or the trained reflex to quickly react and use this gadget when faced with an unsuspected situation such as a robbery. Fear and panic over presence of mind and strategy. Or if not, the panic alarm gadget would be far out of reach. Best is to make sure this gadget is always close to you – within arms and seconds reach.
Here is a recent experience to ponder about:
A couple of days ago, I read on the news about a woman involved in a vehicular accident in France. She skidded off from the highway tracks and unfortunately left no trace. The woman in question spent 6 days in the car as her leg was stuck and therefore could not move and reach for her mobile phone. A farmer who happen to pass by saw her trapped under the car dashboard and immediately called for help. If she had this panic alarm gadget hanging from her car keys (where I hang this now too), she could have been saved earlier by pulling the chain and calling attention.
