Quite often I get asked if having pepper spray blown back by the wind is a valid concern. Is it a concern? Yes. Can it be mitigated? Yes. Should the possibility of pepper spray being blown back at you stop you from carrying it? Absolutely not.
By combining the proper type of pepper spray for the environment and simple tactics, you can minimize the risk of blowback.
When responding to an active shooter, the best course of action is not always black and white. How to best respond to an active shooter will depend on circumstances and your capabilities. Are you armed? Are you prepared to engage someone trying to kill you? Are exits easily accessible?
At some point, most people will be followed for one reason or another. Having a plan in place prior to this occurring can keep you safe.
Glock recently announced their first rimfire pistol, the Glock G44. The Glock G44 is chambered in .22lr, an inexpensive and widely available cartridge. While the .22lr is not a viable cartridge for self-defense, the Glock 44 is an excellent training pistol for both new and experienced shooters.
It’s not always easy to get your loved ones onboard with safety and self-defense. Here are five tips for helping your daughter make self-defense an integral part of her lifestyle.
A headlock can pose a serious danger and leave you extremely vulnerable. Often times a headlock is used as a control technique by male aggressors against females. With proper training and practice, it is possible to escape from a headlock.
Attending college is full of new experiences, friends, opportunities and excitement. It can also present dangers which can be avoided with a little mindfulness. Here are ten college safety tips that are easy to implement and will go a long way in enabling a fun and safe college experience.
When it comes to personal protection, simple is better. Simple is easy to execute under the stress of an encounter and minimizes points of failure. The problem is that dealing with an aggressor is anything but simple.
Uber and Lyft are ride services that are convenient and popular. Unfortunately, they can present some serious dangers. Drivers impersonate Uber and Lyft drivers, pick up unsuspecting women and do harm. The news is filled with tragic stories of women getting into the wrong vehicles.
When developing your self-defense plan, think in terms of layers. Build-up, or layer multiple defenses that an aggressor must penetrate before getting to you or your loved ones. To illustrate the concept of a layered defense, I will use personal protection and home defense as examples. There are endless ways to build a layered defense and the layers you choose must be personalized to your needs and capabilities.
