Parking Lot Safety and Security

Why do parking lots scare many of us when it comes to violent crime? It starts with the fact that similarly to hotel hallways, they often seem to be void of people, especially at night. Combined with the other fact that many high-rise garage parking lots are designed with security-unfriendly areas such as walls, pillars [...]

Non-Combative Self-Defense

At first glance, it would seem that the only logical approach to successfully defending yourself against a dangerous attacker is to learn and get really good at karate or some other form of physical self-defense. After all, when you look around at what’s being offered, seen on TV or in the movies, and described in [...]

A Good Self-Defense Plan Always Begins Before You Find Yourself In An Incident – Long Before

There are lots of really good ideas being offered in the way of self-defense training, and they all point to preparedness. But preparedness for what? Contingency plans. Shooting if we have to. Avoiding certain areas (on vacation, for living, etc., having a safe room, etc.). All of this points to awareness. Not just simply paying [...]

Tips to Make your Trip to the Atm Safer

ATM machines have been around forever. They are convenient to those of us on the run however pose a great element of risk. Using an ATM machine in a safe manner requires awareness. Just because an ATM machine is available 24-hours a day doesn’t mean it is safe to use it at all hours [...]

The Best Self-Defense Strategy – The 6 Phases of a Perfect Self-Defense Plan

Contrary to popular belief, there is a big difference between a fight and a self-defense situation. While both may look the same on a physical, combative level, the reason that each participant is there is very different. As a general rule, a fight is a contest involving two or more willing participants, all trying [...]

Domestic Violence Safety Plan

A safety plan is a tool designed to help a victim consider options and develop a plan of action when living in an abusive relationship. Safety planning should always be done without the abuser’s knowledge and should include the children (if possible). Here are some key points to include in your personal safety plan: *Call [...]