I just recently opened the website Black Belt Defender, but I used to sell all of these self-defense products many years back on a different site. Now that I am getting back into the swing of things, I am recalling a funny story of what I fondly referred to as “That Shady Parking Lot Pepper […]
Parenting is a challenging but rewarding experience. One of the most important aspects of parenting is ensuring the safety of your child. Of course, you have your child wear their seatbelt and bicycle helmet, but other dangers are lurking in the world that you need to have them ready for. It would be great if […]
I hope you never have to experience an attack firsthand. I’m sure you have seen one depicted on a TV show or in a movie. But how realistic is that scene? If you haven’t actually been in that situation, you may have no idea. And you definitely don’t know how you would react in that […]
I have touched on the judicious use of force and the use of force continuum in previous posts. But this topic warrants a full article on its own. I am not a lawyer, but this will be a basic primer if you are not well-versed in it. Your best option would be to follow up […]
The popular acronym EDC stands for “everyday carry.” The EDC concept is nothing new, humans have been carrying tools and other items for thousands of years, consisting of things routinely needed throughout the day. Recently EDC has become something of a buzzword, with a vast number of companies providing an even greater number of products. […]
In all honesty, the term self-defense is something of a misnomer. Technically, self-offense is what you really want. The problem is, self-offense is 10 times harder to market, everyone wants to hear about self-defense. It just sounds nicer. When most people hear offense, they picture the aggressive, black mask-wearing bad guys. Going on the offense […]
Justifiable homicides are reportedly on the rise in the past couple of years, reaching the highest levels in over a decade. “The concept of justifiable homicide in criminal law is a defense to culpable homicide. Generally, there is a burden of production of exculpatory evidence in the legal defense of justification.” What? In layman’s terms, a […]
Kubotan keychains are simple, yet effective self-defense tools. One of my favorite self-defense weapons is the telescopic steel baton. I love Filipino martial arts and the Escrima sticks. The telescopic steel batons are similar but more conveniently sized until needed. But I still can’t say enough about Kubotans. They are sometimes referred to as mini […]
Looking for stylish but effective personal protection items? We got you covered! Here is a list of 30 pretty self-defense products, specially designed for ladies. These pink, purple, or sassy animal print devices come in fashionable colors but still pack maximum stopping power. Look great without compromising your safety and security. Molly Ringwald would certainly […]
What does it take to make you feel safe and secure? Surveillance cameras? Security systems or alarms? There are plenty of products on the market designed to do just that. They make you feel safe. Some of these work great, others not so much. Some of them even appear to work, offering the illusion of […]
