Carjacking continues to be a problem in many parts of the United States. Carjacking was also a major law enforcement issue in South Africa. Not anymore. At least not since Charles Fourie invented his ingenious little anti-carjacking device.

Fourie’s invention is installed on the undercarriage of the purchaser’s car. With installation completed, if somebody tries to take over the car the driver has only to press a foot switch on the floor board and the carjacking threat ends-promptly!

Fourie has already installed more than 25 of these clever devices in South Africa. The superintendent of police in Johannesburg had one installed on his car after legal authorities decided the "blaster"is lawful as long as it’s used to thwart an imminent threat of carjacking.

With an endorsement like that, sales are expected to soar off the charts. Carjacking cases should take a major downturn once the word about "blasters" leaks out. I haven’t heard about the price of a pair of these nasty little ankle warmers. They may be expensive.

Perhaps I should describe the "blaster." You already know it’s mounted underneath the car. Pressing a foot switch ignites the "blaster" which is simply a pair of military-type flamethrowers that shoot fire out in opposite directions once they’re activated. Doesn’t matter which side the carjacker springs to attack from-his feet and ankles are toast - or bar-b-que.

A word of caution! The "blaster" hasn’t yet been given a legal endorsement in the U.S.A., so I don’t recommend that you install one until some state attorney general says it’s okay.

Meanwhile, look in the back seat before you get in your car. Once inside, lock all the doors. When you stop in traffic, leave enough space between you and the guy in front so you can drive around him in an emergency. If you can’t see the bottom of the tires on the car in front, you’re too close to drive around.

You already know it’s a jungle out there. Watch your back, my friend, and stay safe.