Category Archives: self defense items
New Data-High Rates Of Sexual Assault In LGBT Community
Here’s a story out of Minnesota that claims they have new data that supports the idea that sexual assault is more prevalent in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered community, otherwise known as LGBT. You can read the whole story HERE. … Continue reading
Best Defense Against Dog Attacks
Believe it or not, we get more inquiries about how to defend against dog attacks than any other single topic. With all the crime that goes on in the country like assaults, robberies, etc. we’re amazed by the interest in … Continue reading
Parking Lot Assault-How To Defend Yourself Against Multiple Attackers
Here’s a story out of South Dakota about a man who was assaulted by four men in a parking lot. Nothing was taken from the victim but he suffered lacerations on the back of his head and had to be … Continue reading
Georgia Reports Grim Domestic Violence Stats
This is a story out of Georgia where a report recently released showed grim statistics for domestic violence in that state. You can read a partial story HERE. “Anyone can be abused, and the abuse is not the fault of … Continue reading
Campus Sexual Assault
This is a story about a sexual assault that occurred at Maple Woods community college near Kansas City. A student was walking along a road towards her car that was in a parking lot. Someone gave her a ride that … Continue reading
Sheriff Urges Residents To Take Up Arms
This is a story out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin were local sheriff David Clark Jr says “personal safety is no longer a spectator sport. I need you in the game.” He said. “With law enforcement officers being laid off and furloughed … Continue reading
Campus Sexual Assault Perp Still On Loose
This is a story out of El Paso, Texas in the University of Texas El Paso student newspaper. The article is about sexual assaults on campus and in particular the latest one where the perpetrator still hasn’t been caught. You … Continue reading
Men And Women Are College Sexual Assault Victims
This is an article about Dr. Elwood Watson, a professor of history and African-American studies at East Tennessee State University, who writes a piece for Diverse Issues in Higher Education. You can read the whole story HERE. In Dr. Watson’s … Continue reading
Man Assaulted In Parking Lot
People get assaulted in parking lots all the time but what is so unusual about this story is that it was a man and not a woman. It is highly unusual for a male to be assaulted in a parking … Continue reading
Domineering Men Are Facing Domestic Violence Charges
Here’s an article about a new law that’s being considered in England. “Men who bully or torment their wives will be prosecuted for domestic violence under new plans unveiled by Nick Clegg” who is the deputy prime minister. You can … Continue reading
Police Use Taser After Suspect Refused To Obey Orders
Part of this story is about police officers who were called to a home on a domestic disturbance. As police were entering the home they told a man who was involved to stay outside. He became belligerent and refused those … Continue reading
Local Agencies Aim to Stop Domestic Violence
The police chief in Marshalltown, Iowa has started a new program called “Not In our Town” to shine awareness on and help stop domestic violence in his city. He said the city spends enormous resources responding to domestic violence calls … Continue reading
Using Pepper Spray To Keep You And Your Family Safe
Here is a story by a reporter from a television station in Alabama. It was originally about the student who got assaulted near campus. You can read the whole story HERE. The story goes on “That brings us to the … Continue reading
Batons-Reach Out And Nail The Bad Guys
Ever since there have been police officers, one of the staples that they had on their utility belt was a device called the billy club. The billy club was a piece of wood usually close to 18 and 24 inches … Continue reading
Rapes And Assaults Up In Loma Linda
Loma Linda California is a faith and health based community of 23,000 residents. In an annual report it was revealed that “Rapes increased 100 percent from 2010 to 2011, robberies increased 114 percent, and aggravated assaults increased 78 percent, San … Continue reading