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Self-Defense, Security, and Martial Arts Blog

Living in Condition Yellow

Jeff Cooper, a celebrated firearms instructor, developed a color code system that serves as an essential tool for assessing and improving situational awareness. By dividing ...
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Raising Kids: Should They Be Tough, Polite, Scrappy, Gentle?

When it comes to raising children, one of the age-old debates that have been going on for generations is whether parents should instill a sense ...
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School Board Votes to Allow Personal Protection

The Halifax County School Board in Virginia rejected a proposal to ban students from possessing personal defense sprays on school property. Instead, the board voted ...
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Stun Guns and Loaded Firearms Found in Carry-On Luggage at CT Airports

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers recently found a stun gun and a loaded firearm in carry-on luggage at Bradley International Airport and Tweed New Haven ...
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Miss Arkansas Promotes Free Self-Defense Class for Teachers

Miss Arkansas USA Mackenzie Hinderberger partnered with Fayetteville Krav Maga Self-Defense to offer a free self-defense class for teachers before the new school year. The ...
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Odds of Being a Victim of Violence or Crime?

Multiple elements influence the chances of experiencing violent or criminal incidents. The first factor is age, where the probability of crime is generally higher in ...
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How Effective Are Non-Lethal Self-Defense Weapons in Real-Life Situations?

Non-lethal self-defense items are increasingly used by law enforcement and civilians to protect themselves and others without resorting to deadly force. However, the effectiveness of ...
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Demand for Self-Defense Products Soars in South Korea

Violence and crime are unfortunate realities that have a detrimental impact on societies worldwide. Unfortunately, the United States is not the only country to experience ...
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The Importance of Self-Defense and Protection in a Challenging World

As much as we desire peace and harmony in our world, there will always be disagreements and conflicts. It’s not to say that we must ...
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Classical Music: The Newest Weapon Against Crime and Loitering?

Several commercial establishments have recently adopted an unusual method to prevent crime and loitering on their premises. The methodology involves playing loud, robust classical music ...
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Texas Woman Attacked by Snake and Hawk Tag Team

Talk about a scene from a horror movie. Peggy Jones, a 64-year-old woman from Silsbee, Texas, was attacked by a snake and a hawk while ...
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As Crime Spikes in Oakland, Police Recommend Air Horns

Recently, there has been an uptick in criminal activities in Oakland, California, creating significant concerns and alarm among local law enforcement and residents. The police ...
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Staying Safe as a Real Estate Agent: Tips for Avoiding Danger

Real estate agents play a vital role in helping individuals and families find their dream homes. However, many people may not realize how much risk ...
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Forest Safety: Packing Bullets or Bear Spray?

The debate between bullets and bear spray as a means of protection is intriguing. At face value, the answer seems obvious. Guns are designed to ...
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Staying Safe in Transitional Spaces

Transitional spaces, which refer to areas where individuals traverse from one location to another, including car parks, gas stations, and other similar areas, can often ...
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Quick Tip: Physical Fitness and High-Pressure Situations

Did you know that physical fitness can significantly affect your ability to make stressful decisions? The importance of thinking clearly during high-pressure situations cannot be ...
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Woman Airlifted After Otter Attack on Montana River

When otters attack! Whenever I hear otter, I think of Pip and Pop, the cute, purple puppet otters who appeared on the children’s television show ...
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“Everyone has a plan, until they get punched in the mouth.”

The phrase “Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth” is a boxing adage that means that even the best-laid plans can ...
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Remember McGruff the Crime Dog?

McGruff, the Crime Dog, is a fictional character created by the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) in 1980. He is a brown, scruffy dog with ...
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Self-Defense Basics Everyone Should Know

Not everyone can have personal security guards protecting them 24/7. Self-defense is a crucial aspect of personal safety that cannot be overlooked. It involves safeguarding ...
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Practice Until You Can’t Get it Wrong

The saying “practice makes perfect” often encourages people to keep practicing a skill until they become proficient. However, a more accurate phrase is: “Don’t practice ...
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How to Improve Your Situational Awareness

Situational awareness is a crucial skill that helps you always remain alert and attentive to your surroundings. It involves identifying potential threats and risks and ...
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Self-Defense for Seniors: 5 Tips to Stay Safe

As we go through life, it’s only natural for our physical strength and agility to diminish somewhat. While this can be frustrating, it can also ...
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No Fight: De-escalation Techniques for Self-Defense

De-escalation is a fundamental process that involves reducing the tension and anxiety of a situation before it spirals out of control and leads to violent ...
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Stun Guns: What You Need to Know

A stun gun is a self-defense weapon that uses an electric shock to incapacitate an attacker. It works by delivering a high-voltage, low-amperage current through ...
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Is Pepper Spray Legal in Washington DC?

Apparently, there needs to be more clarity with some large online retailers who will not ship pepper spray to this crime-ridden area, although Jason Voorhees ...
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Mindset for Successful Self-Defense

Self-defense is more than simply knowing how to fight. It is also about having the right mindset. A strong self-defense mindset will help you stay ...
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Speak Softly and Carry a Big Telescopic Steel Baton

“Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far” is an aphorism often attributed to Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th president of the United ...
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Dealing with Economic Stress Violence

As we observe the current state of the world, it is apparent that there are many manifestations of economic stress violence. It is possible to ...
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How to Develop a Self-Defense and Security Plan for a Safe and Secure Home

Your home is your castle, and it’s essential to ensure it’s safe and secure. A self-defense and security plan can help you do just that. ...
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Not to Victim Shame, But Scream Franchise Casualties Might Deserve It

Scream 1-5 Ghostface is a fictional character from the Scream film series, a meta slasher film franchise that pays homage to the slasher films of ...
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Self-Defense Stun Gun Myths and Facts

Self-defense stun guns are a widely recognized and respected choice when it comes to non-lethal self-defense weapons selection. They have become increasingly popular over the ...
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Using Pepper Spray on Dogs, Lions, Tigers, and Bears

Stream, fogger, gel… you can get pepper spray in many varieties. You can get 1/2 ounce keychains, 2, 4, 9, and 16 oz. canisters, pepper ...
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It’s Better to Be Prepared

In today’s world, it is more important than ever to be prepared for anything. This includes being prepared for potentially dangerous situations. While we hope ...
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Self-Defense Sabotage: Pride, Arrogance, Ego, and Taking Things Personally

How Pride, Arrogance, Ego, and Taking Things Personally Make You Not Able to Handle Conflict Pride, arrogance, ego, and taking things personally can all be ...
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The Night is Dark and Full of Terrors

“Lord of Light defend us; for the night is dark and full of terrors.” is a phrase from the HBO fantasy television series Game of ...
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Initial Aggressor Doctrine in Self-Defense

The initial aggressor doctrine is a legal doctrine that holds that a person who initiates a physical confrontation loses the right to claim self-defense. This ...
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300 Reasons to Learn to Defend Yourself

If you haven’t seen the movie 300 yet, I highly recommend checking it out. It’s almost 20 years old by now, but it’s an entertaining, ...
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More NY Residents are Worried About Being a Victim of Crime than Not

According to the results of a recent Siena College poll, public safety has emerged as a major concern among the majority of New Yorkers, with ...
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