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...
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,...
Even breaching the topic of self defense for children can set off the wrong kind of alarms. We don't want to think about the possibility of harm coming to children, let alone having to teach them to avoid it. For those with a fear of talking about safety with children, considering the alternatives rarely helps. Instead, it is best to consider how...
Did you know that researchers have found that women who resist their attackers physically and verbally significantly reduced the probability that sexual assault would happen ? As well, the report showed that these actions did not significantly increase the probability of serious injury. Therefore, it is important for women to prepare themselves...