Guns for self defense – should you carry one? Part 5

Thursday, November 19th, 2009

You can also plan in advance what to do after the encounter is over. You ought to practice turning you head to look around. This overcomes the inevitable tunnel vision that might be preventing you from seeing a second assailant, or someone who could help you. And you ought to plan to get to the [...]

Guns for self defense – should you carry one? Part 4

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

There’s a lot more to defending yourself with a gun than drawing, aiming, deciding, and, if necessary, pulling the trigger. But those steps are all that most people practice in advance. Unless you practice how to talk to someone at gun point, you could find yourself floundering when you suddenly have to do it.
Try this, [...]

Everyday objects make nifty weapons for self defense

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

Weapons defense for women does not necessarily mean you have to carry pepper spray or pack a pistol. Almost anything can be used as a tool against a potential attacker.  A pen, a table knife, anything sharp would be effective against your assailant.  An effective impact weapon can be created by placing something small and dense [...]

Perfume as a Weapon?

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

It is likely that you carry some type of perfume, hair spray, or body spray in your purse.  Here’s an application that Estee Lauder probably never had in mind.
These substances can work the same magic as mace or pepper spray.  A little squirt in the eyes will be just painful enough to allow you to get [...]

Car Keys as a weapon of self defense

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

Use what you have to defend yourself.  When walking to your car, place a key in between your index and middle fingers.  If someone should try to accost you, shove the key in their eye or the soft spot just below their Adam’s apple.  Then run like crazy!
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Self Defense for Women – Should you fight back?

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

Some self defense questions are asked frequently. Including this one: should I fight back if I am attacked or will I just be hurt more badly?
Every situation is different and you have to use your best instincts. But in general, it’s a good idea to fight back when you find yourself in an attack situation.  Women [...]

Self Defense for Women Tip – Don’t Dress Like a Target

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

An easy self defense tip for women is to avoid dressing like a target.
It is really fun to dress up with fun jewelry and gorgeous shoes, but they make you easy prey.
Conspicuous jewelry and clothing brings attention to you and opens yourself up to an attack if you flaunt it while walking down the street.  [...]

How Not to be a Victim? Look out for Predators

Saturday, October 17th, 2009

How do you prevent yourself from being a victim?
The first rule in self-defense is to not put yourself into a situation that would put you in danger. And the easiest way to do that is to stay aware of people in your surroundings.
Not surprisingly, criminals exhibit predatory behavior in preparing to attack. They will try to [...]

Self Defense for Women – What is Women’s Self Defense?

Thursday, October 15th, 2009

Self-defense is a set of verbal, psychological, and physical techniques you can use to defend yourself in situations ranging from unwanted or harassing comments to physical abuse and rape.
Self-defense training helps with everyday assertiveness and boundary setting as well as preparing you to fight back in physical attacks. Women’s self defense training incorporate an understanding [...]