A Cell Phone Was Used as a Self Defense Tool

Although this might sound outlandish for an article on self defense, I’d like to share a story with you where a cell phone was used as a form of self defense. It is a true story and also great thinking on the teen’s part. You see, in 2004 a group of 15 year olds [...]

The Taser as a Tool for Self Defense

Believe it or not, some people have resorted to tasers as a form of self defense. In some states they are considered illegal, however, tasers have definitely proven effective. If you are the target of an attack and own a taser, its a lot easier not to become a victim if you use it on [...]

The Concept of Awareness and Successful Self Defense

Awareness is the tool which makes a person capable to read people and situations and expect the eruption of violence before it actually happens. It is highly recommended that everyone should always look for and take the time to notice safety-related aspects of what is happening around them. Being fearful or paranoid is not what [...]

Compact Pepper Spray Still Packs a Big Punch

You are walking to your car in the evening after a long, difficult day at the office. You get off the elevator in the parking structure at the third floor, but your car is not in sight. Just as you remember that you parked on the fifth floor, you catch sight of a person coming [...]

Self Defense – The Problem With Pepper Spray

Pepper spray is a self defense aid that a lot of women and men carry with them. Still, is it really the best tool that we can use as a self defense weapon? First up, let’s consider what pepper spray is and what it’s not. Pepper spray is a little canister filled with highly concentrated [...]

Overcoming Fear in a Self-Defense Situation

How do you overcome fear in a self-defense situation? Basically you don’t, you learn to use the fear instead. Making it a tool that you shape not allowing fear to control you. All fine and dandy, but how do you go about learning how to use fear…? Let’s examine what fear is. Fear is an [...]

The Kubotan: Why Women Have a Hard Time Using It?

The kubotan is one of the most basic, no-frills types of self-defense weapon that is a favorite for women.  Due to its design and size, the kubotan is lightweight, easy to carry and conceal.  This makes it an ideal tool to bring anywhere because it doesn’t attract a lot of attention.  In spite of its [...]

Pepper Spray as a Non-lethal Self-defense Tool

Unfortunately we live in a day and age where crime rates are soaring in conjunction with the demographic of the single woman. More and more women today are single than in any other generation previous. It is sad and regrettable that as women are getting increasingly independent, they are also at a much higher risk [...]

4 Women Self Defense Tools

Being a woman, sometimes you can feel vulnerable in certain situations like jogging alone, or being in an empty parking lot. While basic common sense is your best self defense tool, there are other items you can use that can help you tremendously. Here are four items that you should think about carrying with you [...]

The Woman?S Greatest Self Defense Tool

When people talk about self defense and trying to keep yourself safe in many different situations, many people first think about pepper spray, mace, or some other weapon.  But one of women’s greatest self defense tool is plain old common sense. Sadly, no tool or self defense technique will keep you safe all the time, [...]

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