Safety at night is an extremely important topic to be well informed about, it can be the difference between life and death. To stay protected, knowing basic precautions, and how to distinguish whether or not you're in a dangerous situation is crucial. With that in mind, here are some habits and actions you can take to better protect yourself. Stay away In general, try to stay away from areas that are dimly lit, or not well populated, these areas can be breeding grounds for dangerous situations, as well as people. Never put yourself in a situation where you are unable to escape easily, or are out of sight of other people. If you do find yourself in a dangerous area, always make sure that you have a means of self defense such as tasers or a pepper spray, on you. Not all of these products are equal, though. Some pepper sprays don’t have good range, while some tasers have low voltage, and are quiet. Ensuring the quality of the products you choose to carry is equally as important as carrying them in the first place. Sourcing your products from reliable companies such as FURY, who carry pepper sprays with long range, and multi-functional tasers that are strong and loud, as well as having a built-in flashlights can do wonders in not only making you feel safer, but also actually protecting you in life threatening scenarios. Keeping yourself safe is not just about where you walk, but also how you walk. How you present yourself is more important than you think. Make sure that you are always walking with confidence and staying alert, this includes making sure your self defense weapons are always easily deployable. Self defense weapons aren't the only kind of technology that you can utilize to ensure your safety. Your phone is tiny but unbelievably useful, mainly because it's always tracking you. Downloading and utilizing apps such as Find My or Life360 allows you to share your locations with loved ones so they are aware of your whereabouts. These apps often have a function to alert those who have access to your location when you are in distress, or even call emergency services quickly. Having your friends know about your location is one thing, but actually having them by your side is another. Try to be with someone you trust whenever possible at night, your chances of getting attacked are way less the more people there are. One of the biggest fears of traversing at night is fear of the unknown, an easy solution to this is planning your path ahead of time, so you know where you're going. Knowledge is key. Sometimes even with all of these precautions, there is a fear of being followed. Even though there is no immediate threat, there are still actions that you may need to take to ensure your safety. If you ever think that someone is following you, make sure you never lead them to your house, car, or any place that they can trace you back to. Go somewhere well populated and wait until you are sure you are not being followed before you go on your way. If you ever suspect an individual of following you, but think it may just be a coincidence, you don’t have to confront them, in fact, that is the last thing you should be doing. Take a few weird turns and cross the street to see if they continue to follow you. What can you actually do immediately if you are sure someone is following you? It might seem outlandish, but try to make loud noises. Draw attention to yourself. This can deter potential attackers. Being aware and cautious is key. Stay safe, and ensure your safety with FURY products practicing smart safety tactics.