Delve into ‘Self-Defense Incidents in the News’, a category spotlighting real-life instances of personal defense as they unfold on the global stage. From confrontations that escalate to life-saving actions, our focused articles break down each event, providing a balanced view of the circumstances, decisions made, and the outcomes. These real-world examples not only offer lessons on the complexities of self-defense situations but also emphasize the importance of preparation, awareness, and sound judgment. By understanding and analyzing actual incidents, readers can better equip themselves with knowledge and perspective for their own safety and defense considerations.
An American Airlines flight from Miami to New York was forced to make an emergency landing in Jacksonville after a passenger “accidentally” deployed pepper spray in the cabin. The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon when passengers near the back of the plane began coughing and complaining that they couldn’t see. Initially, it was unclear what […]
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 Airport. On August 9, TSA officers at Bradley International Airport found a stun gun in a woman’s handbag during a security screening. Connecticut State Police confiscated the stun gun. The […]
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 class was held on Friday, August 11 and was open to any educator who teaches Kindergarten through 12th grade. “School safety should be a top priority, and one of those […]
A Chicago man has been arrested and charged with sexually assaulting and robbing women he met online. Kashaun Massey, 23, was denied bail on Friday after being charged with sexually assaulting and robbing five women he met on the messaging app Snapchat. The most recent assault happened on May 21 at Massey’s South Shore apartment. […]
A woman was physically assaulted while walking in Nashville on Saturday night, June 24, 2023. The incident occurred in the 400 block of 24th Avenue South. The victim, who has not been identified, was walking home from work when she heard footsteps behind her. She turned around and came face to face with the suspect, […]
Who would win an MMA cage match, Mark Zuckerberg or Elon Musk? That’s an interesting question. On paper, It is difficult to say who would win in an MMA match between Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg. Both men are wealthy and powerful, but they have very different backgrounds. Zuckerberg is a computer scientist and engineer, […]
Good Samaritans are people who help others in need, even when they are not obligated to do so. They may intervene in a self-defense situation to help someone who is being attacked, or they may assist someone who has been injured. There are many reasons why people choose to act as Good Samaritans. Some people […]
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 […]
A suspect has been arrested after breaking into two dorm rooms at Washington College in Chestertown, Maryland, and groping sleeping women. The suspect, identified as Dylan Robinson, 21, of Chestertown, was arrested on Sunday, May 15, 2023. He is charged with two counts of burglary, two counts of fourth-degree sex offense, and one count of […]
In a bizarre incident that left the public stunned, a man in Toronto reportedly brandished a live python before swinging it at another man on the street. This is one of the more unusual python attack stories I have seen. The incident occurred on Wednesday, May 10, at approximately 11:50 p.m. in the Dundas Street […]
