The Art of Fighting Without Fighting
An old man was eating lunch at a truck stop when a trio of rough-looking bikers strolled in. As they passed by the old man’s table, the first biker put his cigarette out into the old man’s apple pie. He laughed and grabbed a stool at the counter. The second biker snatched up the old […]
Portland Serial Killer? Or String of Coincidences in Oregon?
Police in Oregon are urging caution as people wonder if a serial killer is on the loose. Since February 2023, six women have been found dead in a 2-hour radius around the Portland area. The victims range in age from 22 to 40, and all of their bodies have been found in isolated areas. The […]
Self-Defense Flashlights: A Safe and Effective Way to Protect Yourself
In today’s world, being prepared for anything is more important than ever. Whether walking home from work late at night or jogging in the park, it is always a good idea to have a way to protect yourself. A self-defense flashlight is a great option for personal protection. Self-defense flashlights are designed to be both […]
Do your kids listen? Even in an emergency?
As humans, we all experience a myriad of emotions throughout our lives, both the good and the bad. One of the not-so-great emotions is terror, which can be evoked through various stimuli such as horror movies and TV shows. For me, this fear often manifests itself as recurring nightmares about my wife or kids being […]
You Are Your Own First Responder
As we witness an unprecedented global pandemic, life has taken an abrupt turn for many Americans as they were staying closer to their homes. Now with the perceived threat waning, people are starting to venture back out and live their lives again. However, despite the shift in our daily routines, one thing remains constant – […]
Historical Pepper Spray: From Ancient China to the Modern World
Pepper spray was first used as a self-defense product in the 1980s, but its history as a weapon dates back much further. In ancient India and China, red chili pepper was used for personal protection. In China, people would wrap ground cayenne pepper in rice paper and throw it in the faces of their attackers. […]
Fight Back! Like Your Life Depends On It!
The amount of crime that happens each day varies depending on several factors, including location, time of day, and type of crime. However, according to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program, there were an average of 4,566 violent crimes and 28,737 property crimes reported each day in the United States in 2021. This equates […]
Science of Fear and How to Overcome It in Dangerous Situations
Fear is a natural human emotion that can be triggered by a variety of factors, including real or perceived threats. When we feel fear, our bodies go into “fight-or-flight” mode, which is a physiological response that prepares us to either confront the threat or run away from it. The fight-or-flight response is controlled by the […]
Serial Killer Profile: Jeffrey Dahmer
Jeffrey Lionel Dahmer (May 21, 1960 – November 28, 1994), also known as the Milwaukee Cannibal or the Milwaukee Monster, was an American serial killer and sex offender who killed and dismembered seventeen men and boys between 1978 and 1991. Many of his later murders involved necrophilia, cannibalism, and the permanent preservation of body parts—typically […]
Austin Firefighter Stabbed While Putting Out Fire
On May 29, 2023, a firefighter was stabbed in the thigh while responding to a fire in Austin, Texas. The suspect, Kelly Ingroum, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault on a public servant. The incident occurred in the early morning when firefighters were responding to a fire at a construction site near I-35 and […]