What is Self-Defense? Self Defense is anything we think or do to increase our physical, mental, and emotional safety. Self Defense thinking and behavior is assertive, rather than passive or aggressive. Self Defense refers to rights and responsibilities we have in our relations with others. The Five Fingers of Self-Defense Think • Yell • Run • Fight • Tell Think Assertiveness – Present yourself assertively: in voice, body and eyes. Awareness – Violence can come from strange

Your home and its contents are probably your most valuable assets, and although you might feel it may never happen to you, house break-ins are a reality. Yes, we can always call the police after an incident occurs, but you can also prevent your property becoming an easy target. Consider your home security measures in three layers: Perimeter Exterior Interior At each layer you can take some simple measures to make it harder and riskier for thieves to get in and out of your hom

Becoming a first-time gun owner can be intimidating. Becoming a first-time gun owner as a woman can be next-level intimidating. “If there's a man at the gun counter, will he be helpful or condescending?” “What’s the difference between 9mm and .380?” “Should I just stick with a revolver, or is a semi-automatic the better option?” Questions like these go through the mind of any woman who’s only just picking up a gun for the first time. By the time you finish this article, you’