SALT LAKE CITY, UT – The D.A.D.® 2 (Defense Alert Device) by TigerLight is the ultimate empowerment safety tool. Most women and men probably believe they will never be the victim of a violent attack. However, according to the most recent data available from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, in 2015 there were an estimated 1,197,704 violent crimes, which includes murder, rape, sexual assault, robbery and assault.
According to data from the National Crime Survey and the Bureau of Statistics, 73% of women and 89% of men will be a victim of violent crime in their lifetime.
The D.A.D.® 2 is a more effective self-defense tool because of several reasons:
- Technology – using Bluetooth the D.A.D.® 2 communicates with the D.A.D. app downloaded to user’s smartphones. A button on the D.A.D.® 2 can be pressed with or without triggering the non-lethal spray. When pressed a Danger Alert is sent via the app, text and also email, if included in the app contact information. The alert includes the sender’s name, location and photo to friends and family listed in Contacts on the app. The alert is also sent to HEROS or GOOD SAMARITAN’s within a one mile radius of the sender. These are fellow users of the D.A.D. app who have opted into crowd alerts and can quickly respond to offer aid to the sender and help fight off the attacker or render assistance. The app can also be used to contact 911 or campus police and to send a message to contacts letting them know when the victim is okay after a Danger alert is sent.
- Stealth Design – made from durable polycarbonate, the D.A.D.® 2 is lightweight and molded to comfortably fit in the hand in the perfect position for effective use under stress. A rubber hand strap helps prevent victims from dropping the D.A.D.® 2 during an attack. The strap, non-weapon appearance and dual utility as a flashlight also make it more likely for the D.A.D.® 2 to be carried in the hand instead of stored in a purse or pocket. The multi-mode flashlight disguises the capabilities of the D.A.D.® 2 by obstructing the attacker’s vision. Because attackers do not expect to be sprayed by the D.A.D.® 2 they have no opportunity to close their eyes or hold their breath in order to minimize its incapacitating effects.
- Efficacy – the non-lethal spray used in the D.A.D.® 2 has been tested by the University of Utah and police departments across the country. It has been proven to be more potent than other pepper spray and will even work on attackers who are under the influence. This is due to its potency, spray pattern, particle size and most of all, its stealth delivery enabling a much more significant effect on the respiratory system which, in effect, “chokes attackers out” rather than trying to “punch” them out. The D.A.D.® 2 makes an attacker feel unable to inhale, creating a sensation of suffocation. Instantly the attacker is put into survival mode and is only focused on breathing, giving the victim the opportunity to run away.
“According to statistics, between 1 in 5 and 1 in 20 women will experience sexual assault in their lifetime, many while they are in college. The D.A.D.® 2 is a one-of-a-kind tool that combines the most effective non-lethal chemical spray available to consumers with smart design features and technology for the ultimate self-defense tool,” said Michael Teig, President & CEO of TigerLight. “Our goal is to empower women and any innocent individual to feel safe and confident in their environment by helping them fight back if attacked, and win!”
The D.A.D.® 2 is available in chrome, rose gold, gun metal black, metallic pink and in a matte black special for law enforcement professionals. When not in use the D.A.D.® 2 remains in sleep mode so the long-life lithium battery is capable of sending up to 6,000 alerts. Additional canisters of spray can be ordered if the D.A.D.® 2 is deployed during an attack, and the spray can still be used on an attacker even if the battery runs low.
The D.A.D.® 2 is available for $129.99, with discounts available for multiple purchases. For more information about retailers or to order online, visit www.tigerlight.net.
About TigerLight, Inc.
TigerLight, Inc. is dedicated to bringing the highest level of personal, non-lethal security to every individual, particularly women, in the fight to end violence against women and all innocent individuals. The D.A.D.® was voted by Bluetooth to be one of Top 20 Most Innovative Products using Bluetooth technology. TigerLight donates 10% of sales to O.U.R. (Operation Underground Railroad), an organization dedicated to stopping child sex trafficking and slavery around the world.
