The Practice of Non-Lethal Self-Defense

It seems like violent crime is everywhere these days. From the local nightly news to the front page of the morning paper, we are constantly reminded that we live in a dangerous and unpredictable world. Crime statistics confirm these reports – according to the FBI, there were a reported 1,390,695 violent crimes in 2005. Today, [...]

Self defense in the world of violence

Hello my name is Eric and I’m ex-military hand to hand combat instructor in Special Forces, I served in many hot zones in the Middle East and not only there… During the service I went trough a lot of actual life threat dangerous and violent situations, but I always kept in my mind that home [...]

The Security Seven: Rules for a Self-protected Life

Here’s a complicated question that doesn’t have to have a difficult answer: how ready are you for whatever life may throw at you? For millions of Americans, the unknown takes the form of crime, either against them or against their property. The crime may be a mugging, a burglary, or something as simple as vandalism [...]

Crime Stats And What You Can Do!

Crime statistics state that: -          A woman is forcibly raped every 5.8 minutes -          Four woman are killed by their partners each day -          28% of all homicides of woman are domestic violence related -          25% of rapes take place in a public place -          75% of rapes are committed by someone the victim [...]

Women, Crime Statistics and Pepper Spray

As all of us – or at least most of us – know, personal attacks are on the rise around the world and have been for quite some time. Not only that, but these attacks are becoming more brutal than they had been in the past. Women get attacked more than men and are [...]

Crime Rates and Statistics

Statistics show that crimes and the rate at which they occur is rising each and every day. Crime is not something that will disappear, especially in the society we live in. Even though there are rules, laws and regulations, they don’t prevent random acts of thievery or violence from happening to you or any [...]

Is Home Security and Personal Safety A Top Priority?

Each year the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) releases detailed crime statistics for the United States. As you might imagine the time necessary to “crunch the numbers” takes awhile. As a result the most up-to-date US crime statistics have just been released for 2008. If you don’t realize or believe that crime is a [...]

Self Defense and Self Protection 411

Do you take steps to protect yourself? How much do you know about self-defense? For tens of millions of Americans, taking the right precautions for personal security is a vital part of their daily routine. Yet, many who become proficient in guarding themselves in one regard, such as protecting their home, leave themselves vulnerable [...]

How are Crime Statistics Collected and Tips on How to Prevent a Crime

In 1929, the International Association of Chiefs of Police started a program called the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program. This program was created to meet the need for reliable, uniform crime statistics in the nation. A year later, the FBI was responsible for collecting and publishing these statistics. Today, crime statistics are produced from [...]