Pepper spray is a non-lethal alternative to firearms for self-defense, so says state Representative Jeremy Thiesfeldt (R-Fond du Lac). Wisconsin has concealed carry and Castle doctrine laws, and the Fond du Lac Republican tells members of the Senate Judiciary Committee during a public hearing that it’s logical to revise the pepper spray regulations. You may read the whole story HERE. “So, because...

click for more info The World Health Organization or W.H.O. which is an arm of the UN released a report recently that called sexual assaults against women "epidemic" You can read the whole story HERE. The World Health Organization has concluded that violence and sexual assaults against women has reached a worldwide "epidemic." According to a report from the UN's World Health...

click for more info "I was shocked and scared," said Meredith Finn, of Portland, who described Back Cove Trail as her favorite feature of Portland, a soothing place that drew her to the sport of running. "Maybe I should be more careful. I wonder if I should start to bring pepper spray?" she said. Her sense of surprise was shared by many...

click for more info In today's blog posting. We are taking a look at Sabre Defensive Sprays and doing a review of two of their products. Sabre brand is one of the few pepper spray manufacturers based in the United States. One of their more popular products is the Spitfire Pepper Spraythat has 2 million Scoville heat units and a range up...

This is a story out of the United Kingdom where domestic violence is just as big a problem as it is here in the United States. This article is very critical of the government’s efforts to stop domestic violence, calling them meaningless. Harsh words! Government efforts to tackle domestic violence against women and girls are “virtually meaningless” in some areas, according to...

more info here Here are two international news stories about sexual violence against women in different countries. The first one is about sexual assaults in Egypt. "Women’s rights are fundamental human rights and environmental concerns. As the world reacts to the rise in assaults on women in Egypt, it’s going to take more than rhetoric to halt sexual assaults and violence against...