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As someone who lives in the great state of California, you may be wondering if pepper spray is something you are allowed to carry. And the quick answer is: Yes, it is. A citizen of the state of California is allowed to carry pepper sprays without any license or permit.  There are, however, a few caveats. Pepper Spray in California Restrictions...

Did you know that there were over 300,000 robbery cases in 2017 alone? Someone could try to mug you while you're out walking, at a store, or even in the safety of your home. This is the reason you should invest in a self defense kit. A kit should carry everything you need to protect yourself from harm. One of the items you'll need is a weapon to...

With homicides increasing by an unprecedented 33% in big cities across the United States, more people are reclaiming control with an interest in self defense. Knives are one of the best self defense weapons for beginners to begin practicing with. New to knife handling or unsure about which knife is right for you? Read our guide all about self...

Self-defense is something many of us worry about. Every year, in the United States, there are between 60,000 and 2.5 million defensive uses of firearms. What are Hidden Weapons? There are many hidden weapons in use other than a simple firearm. Being able to conceal or the appearance is already in a covert form defines what is considered hidden....

Over a million violent crimes are committed every year, including muggings, sexual assault , and more. It's a statistic no one wants to be a part of, but sometimes bad luck and unfortunate circumstances have other plans. You can't control every situation you're in, but you can learn how to defend yourself in case the worst should happen. Many...

Fifteen percent of people in the U.S. are victims of crime. When it comes to walking alone at night, women, in particular, are common targets for crime. It's a sad fact of the world that human beings are animals and often want to do terrible things to each other. Thankfully, you can fight back. Just because you're an upstanding, non-violent...

Using pepper spray or mace on someone sucks. But sometimes it's necessary—which is probably why you're reading this article. If you're in a dangerous situation, make sure you take necessary actions before having to use pepper spray or mace. If you're looking for extra protection to carry around with you, you've come to the right place....

We've all had the sneaking feeling that a dark alleyway or an unfamiliar corner might contain someone watching us. That feeling is useful, and it's not always incorrect to think that someone is following you or that a person in your area is a threat to you. Most of the time, thankfully, those thoughts are just defenses that our brains put up to keep...