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Sadly, and frighteningly, home invasions and home robberies have increased in recent years, even in the suburbs where we’re all moving to for safety. A home invasion can be more than just a ransacking of your belongings. They usually include beatings and rape, and can sometimes end in the murder of one or more inside the home. The best way to be prepared to protect yourself during a home invasion is to avoid being an easy target at home. At the rate, crime is increasing all around the world right now, even taking those steps to avoid becoming a target isn’t enough. So,...

Have you ever given thought to how you would defend yourself if you were ever to be physically attacked? Just like many things in life, this isn’t something that we want to think about, but we need to. Regardless of your size, your strength, or if you’ve had any training, there are some basic moves you can do that will effectively help you defend yourself. The best self-defense is prevention; meaning don't let yourself be an unsuspecting and vulnerable target. Always be aware of what’s around you, stay in areas that are well-lit, have your keys in your hand as...

The days of casual, fun shopping trips, requires women must be more cautious today. There are people out there that have evil intentions that can place a woman in danger. Here are some suggestions that can keep you safe so that your casual, fun shopping day is just that! Upon entering a dressing room, check over the items you’re trying on for tiny, unusual pin holes on the walls where there may be a hidden camera. Look for any strange items in the dressing room that could be holding a hidden camera.  Some items that may be used are clocks,...

Too many women have the idea that their biggest issue to be concerned about when defending themselves is their size. That thought process is in line with that typically men are bigger than women. Thus, they are stronger. But when it comes to the sociopathic criminal, a woman’s size and strength isn’t the problem they need to be concerned with.  We have gathered nine of the most common myths that women have when it comes to self-defense and the argument against those myths.  Myth Number One: Reason with an attacker A person in their right mind isn’t going to walk...

We recently published a piece on how to use your body to defend yourself against an attacker.  Here we’re going to tell you how to get the maximum damage. The elbows, head, and knees are the most sensitive parts of the body when hit. They are also the body parts that can do the most damage.  Using Everyday Items: There are items that you probably carry around every day, or they are somewhere near you, that you can use as a weapon. It can be your keys, a pen, even your briefcase or handbag. If you are outside, grab a...