Mace(R) Brand and U.S. LawShield(R) to Give Away First 30 Days of Membership Free and Self-Defense Products During Domestic Violence Awareness Month

CLEVELAND, OH / ACCESSWIRE / October 10, 2023 / Mace® Security International, Inc. (OTCQB:MACE), a globally recognized leader in personal safety products, has teamed up with U.S. Lawshield^®, America's premier Legal Defense for Self Defense^® organization to help people feel safe and empowered during Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October. Throughout the month, U.S. LawShield will provide its first 30 days of a new membership free and waive all startup fees while Mace^® Brand, alongside U.S. LawShield, will donate one Mace^® Brand Magnum 4 Night Defender Pepper Gel per member upon sign-up. *

U.S. LawShield members receive legal coverage-after lawful acts of self-defense-in 46 states through a network of 300+ Independent Program Attorneys who are available 24/7/365 through an emergency hotline.

"Every person deserves to live a life free of abuse and the right to protect themselves from harm," said Brooksy Smith, CEO of U.S. LawShield. "With our offer of 30 days free, new members can embark on a journey to combat fear and have world-class legal representation for their personal safety needs. And while we know that not all situations and relationships can be predicted, we are delighted to give away Mace^® Brand Magnum 4 Night Defender Pepper Gel to new members should they ever need to defend themselves. They also can take it upon themselves to donate the pepper gel to a local domestic violence organization or shelter if they choose to. All people are worthy of a life that is positive and healthy."

Recognizing the warning signs of an abusive relationship is the first step. Abusive behavior in a partner can vary. However, common forms of abuse include:

Threatening and controlling behavior

• Accusations of an affair
• Blaming you for abuse
• Criticizing
• Dictating what to wear and how to look
• Threatening to kill you or someone close to you
• Throwing objects and punching walls when angry
• Yelling to make the other person feel small

Controlling money

• Keeps money and credit cards from you
• Gives allowance and expects explanation for every dollar spent
• Doesn't allow you to work the job you want
• Steals money from you
• Won't let you have money for basic needs like food, clothes, and health

Cuts you off from family and friends

• Keeps tabs on where you go and who you go with
• Makes you ask permission to see family and friends
• Embarrasses you in front of others and makes you not want to go out in public

Physical abuse

• Abandons you in unfamiliar places
• Attacks you with weapons
• Hinders you from eating, sleeping, or getting medical care
• Locks you in or out of your house
• Punches, pushes, kicks, bites, or pulls hair

Sexual abuse

• Forces you to have sex
• Tries to give you a sexually transmitted disease
• Won't use condoms or other birth control

"We want every individual to know that they have the support and protection needed to be empowered and prepared in any situation," said Sanjay Singh, chairman and CEO of Mace Security International, Inc. "With a U.S. LawShield membership and our effective pepper gel, we are equipping individuals with tools to keep themselves safe. We hope everyone we know will step up and bring awareness and resources to help stop domestic abuse."

To become a U.S. LawShield member and receive the free Mace^® Brand pepper gel visit https://lp.uslawshield.com/new-member-sign-up-NDVAM/.

*This offer is only available in Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, and West Virginia.

About U.S. LawShield
Founded in 2009, U.S. LawShield, America's premier Legal Defense for Self Defense organization, offers coverage in 46 states and has served more than 2 million members. A network of 300+ Independent Program Attorneys is readily available, plus access to a 24/7/365 emergency hotline and protection for members throughout the legal process after acts of self-defense.

Educate. Prepare. Protect.^TM U.S. LawShield is committed to informing and updating you on self-defense laws, providing comprehensive instruction and training, and defending you in your greatest time of need. For more information on U.S. LawShield and its Legal Defense for Self Defense program, visit uslawshield.com.

About Mace Security International, Inc.
Mace Security International, Inc. (Mace^® Brand) is a globally recognized leader in personal safety and security. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, the company has spent more than 40 years designing and manufacturing consumer and tactical products for personal defense and security under its world-renowned Mace^® Brand-the original trusted brand of defense spray products. The company also offers aerosol defense sprays and tactical products for law enforcement and security professionals worldwide through its Mace^® Brand Take Down^® brand, KUROS!^® personal safety products, Vigilant Personal Protection Systems^® alarms, and Tornado^® pepper spray and stun guns. Mace Security International, Inc. distributes and supports Mace^® Brand products through mass market retailers, wholesale distributors, independent dealers, Amazon.com, Mace.com, and other channels. For more information, visit mace.com.

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