Self Defense and Security Blog- page 9

The media often tries to glamorize stalking as romantic and a sign that someone cares about you. But anyone who has dealt with a stalker in real life will tell you that it is the exact opposite of that. If someone is stalking you, you know how traumatizing living with fear can be. Dealing with harassment and even threats to your safety is not a nice...

Every year, there  are millions of Americans  who are the victims of home burglaries. Many of these people end up losing cash, jewelry, and other valuable items due to the burglaries that occur. Do you want to avoid becoming a statistic by protecting your valuables in the event of a home invasion? You can do it pretty easily by investing in hidden...

If you've ever taken a bite of a hot chili pepper, you might be familiar with the sharp, burning sensation that seems to stick around no matter how much water you drink. Now, imagine that burning sensation all over your face--in your eyes, nose, and mouth. That's the idea behind pepper spray, a tool used for law enforcement purposes and self-defense...

Life on campus can feel like living in a bubble--and for the most part, it is. Administration and campus security are focused on providing safe transportation and student protection. But this doesn't mean that your child is safe while walking back to their dorm late at night. Physical and sexual assault on campus is a harsh reality: students are at...

If you live alone, work late nights, or you've just moved to a new area, you can't be too careful. These situations can end poorly if you don't have a  self-protection device  on-hand. Not to mention, experienced attackers have no problem targeting people in the light of day or in large crowds. As such, you should always be ready if danger comes your...

Self defense for women goes back decades. Women were using their hat pins to stab creepy guys on the trolly in the 1900s. That's why those old hat pins are so sharp. Since then, women have become creative in their pursuits of safety and independence. They sign up for self-defense classes, they develop apps, and they look out for each other ....

The right of the people to keep and bear arms is an amendment written into the Constitution at America's founding. Like the pursuit of liberty, this is a right integral to a truly democratic nation, one where individual freedoms are not limited in light of a higher power's interest. However, America has an intriguing and healthy mixture of voices,...

Did you know that overall crime on college campuses in America has  dropped 35%  since 2005? As a parent with a college-bound teen, that figure must give you some reassurance. But before you breathe a big sigh of relief, consider another fact: There's no such thing as a 100% safe college for your new student. Despite reduced rates, in 2016 alone...