May 7th, 2011 
Elisa 
Ladies I’m excited to release the Diva Defense Guide today! I learned a lot about women’s self-defense last month and have compiled it in this free guide for you. You’ll learn about awareness, self-defense tips and more. I hope you enjoy this as much as I do! Just fill out the form on the right to get your copy today.
Happy Shooting!
Elisa
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1 Comment » April 28th, 2011 Elisa I’ve been sharing information about women’s self defense this month but nothing makes up for real hands-on experience. I highly encourage you to take some self defense classes – make a day out of it with your friends. Places that may offer classes include martial art studios, some shooting ranges and specific self defense events or groups. You’ll have to do a little research in your own area to find the best solution for you.
In the article Women Self Defense Techniques we are told that the most important thing about women’s self defense classes is the information that is taught. The article shares the following to keep in mind.
FIERCE & FEMALE DVD SET
Another option to get you started in your training is purchasing self defense DVDs and who’s a better teacher than Dr. Ruthless? I have a new heroine! Melissa Soalt, AKA Dr. Ruthless is a veteran women’s self-defense trainer specializing in practical and full-force, scenario-based methods. She’s also successfully defended herself in physical attacks.
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“If you must go ballistic, explode like a bullet straight into your target. Not like a firecracker in all directions.” — Melissa Soalt, AKA Dr. Ruthless |
Dr. Ruthless’ DVD set Fierce and Female has 2 DVDs covering essential, uncomplicated techniques for stand-up attacks and defense from lying down.
“These tapes are awesome! The techniques are very clearly explained and demonstrated, but the most emotionally powerful parts are the scenarios that take place in ordinary settings – hallways, offices, a public restroom. They show unequivocally how effective these simple techniques are. Every woman should learn to defend herself with moves like these!”
— Lyn Bates, Vice President, Arming Women Against Rape and
Endangerment (AWARE); Contributing writer and editor, “Women &
Guns” magazine
If you’d like to learn more about Dr. Ruthless check out her site or listen to her podcast interview.
Ladies, I hope you’ve enjoyed learning about your non-lethal self defense options this month. As a responsible gun owner you need to be aware, choose the correct retaliation and know what to do if you can’t get to our gun.
Happy Shooting!
Elisa
P.S. Just a friendly reminder that I’ll be releasing a FREE report about women’s self defense next week.
Posted in Safety Tags: Dr. Ruthless, DVD set, female, safety, self-defense, techniques, training, video, women No Comments » April 22nd, 2011 Elisa I know you love shopping as much as I do, so making sure that you have the right self defense products is not a chore but a pleasure. Today I’m sharing with you some of the many options you have to carry with you and have at home. The most important part is to choose the item(s) that are right for you – ones you will take with you and be comfortable using. Don’t be afraid to buy a couple and try them out, you can always give an extra item to a friend.
Whether you are looking for pepper sprays, personal alarms or stun guns you have many choices and safetygirl.com has you covered. You can also check your local stores for self defense products.
PEPPER SPRAYS:
Lipstick Pepper Spray
Lipstick Pepper Spray
Designed just for women, this attractive lipstick case is sure to deceive and ward off potential attackers. Pretend you need to freshen your lipstick and POW! This 3/4 oz. canister contains 20 half-second sprays with a range of 10 ft.
Pepper Spray Hot Walkers
Mace Pepper Spray Hot Walkers
These little guys are one pound walking weights with foam-covered hand grips. One weight stores your keys and money while you exercise, while the other weight has a built-in defense OC Pepper spray unit. Great for walkers and joggers. This 12 gram spray unit sprays up to 10 feet and each set of Hot Walkers includes a free refill unit. Pepper Mace has a powerful OC pepper formula that creates an intense burning sensation upon impact causing the attacker’s eyes to slam shut.
Less Lethal Pepper Blaster
Kimber Less Lethal Pepper Blaster II
The Kimber PepperBlaster® II features an ergonomical grip, front and rear sights and and improved swing-away trigger guard. This revolutionary non-aerosol pyrotechnic delivery system is capable of accurate fire with enough force to wrap around glasses or even penetrate a face mask. A superior ingredient formulation combines a powerful solution of 10% OC with Benzyl alcohol for increases viscosity. 90 MPH speed of delivery keeps blasts on target, reducing the risk of blowback or drift.
Mace Pepper Gun
Mace Pepper Gun
The Mace® Pepper Gun is the most accurate defense pepper spray unit available. The OC super strength pepper spray formula (.74 Capsaicinoids) is contained in disposable cartridge that can be replaced when empty. Utilizing an advanced delivery system, the Bag-in-a-can technology allows you to spray a constant stream which reaches up to 25 feet from any angle! Featuring a trigger activated LED light helps you accurately aim the Pepper Gun and momentarily distract your attacker in the dark.
HOME DEFENSE SPRAYS:
Sabre Home Defense Spray
Sabre Home Defense Spray
Hear an intruder in your house and it’s completely dark? Now with the Sabre Home Defense Spray 2.5 oz with Mount, you can easily locate this home defense spray because of it’s glow-in-the-dark safety. This 2.5oz self defense spray comes complete with wall mount, while the stream projects 8-10ft and delivers approximately 25 shots. Cone shaped spray provides widest area of coverage.
Home Defense Pepper Spray Fogger
Sabre Red Home Defense Pepper Spray Fogger
The SABRE RED Home Defense Fogger provides trusted family, home, and property protection from the experts. Home Defense delivers a powerful fog delivery with a range of up to 25 feet which will cover an entire doorway. As with all SABRE products, Home Defense should be kept out of the reach of children. This fogger features pistol grip firing mechanism, projects up to 25 feet with heavy fog delivery and offers approximately 20 shots.
STUN GUNS:
Sabre 400,000 Volts Stun Gun
Sabre 400,000 Volts Stun Gun
Zap! The Sabre 400,000 Stun Gun really packs a wallop. This extremely powerful stun gun delivers a menacing blow to your attacker, which enables you to safely escape. With awesome features like on-off safety switch, separate firing trigger, wrist strap and belt clip, you will never leave home without it. Serial number and 2 year warranty inside the battery cover. Uses two 9 volt batteries.
Zap Stick Stun Gun
Zap Stick Stun Gun
Perfect for walkers and runners, this Pink Zap Stick Stun Gun will keep your attackers at bay. 600,000 powerful volts packs a potent punch enabling you to make a safe getaway. Features a rubber coated soft contour grip, red LED on/off indicator, wrist strap for added security and 2 lithium CR2 batteries and belt case.
Blast Knuckles Stun Gun
Blast Knuckles Stun Gun
These Blast Knuckles are the perfect self defense weapon for joggers. With a shocking 950,000 volts, these knuckles will leave your attacker defenseless, allowing you a quick escape. Blast knuckles are rubber coated with soft contour grip for full control and feature a red LED on/off indicator. Two CR2 batteries and heavy nylon case with belt clip are included.
PERSONAL ALARMS:
Mace Screecher Personal Alarm
Mace Screecher Personal Alarm
The Mace® Screecher Personal Alarm emits an ear-piercing 125dB shriek that is readily recognized as an emergency call for help. Featuring a convenient size that easily fits in your pocket or purse, this personal alarm is the perfect item to carry with you at all times. This easy to use self defense product would be perfect for women, children, elderly and students. The 10 gram unit has a push top activator and contains 20 short blasts.
Key Alert with Flashlight
Key Alert with Flashlight
This alarm is small enough to easily fit in the palm of your hand and can conveniently attach to your key chain so it will be readily available in case of an emergency. Pressing the button slightly will sound a brief alarm blast. Pushing the button down completely will sound the alarm continually until the situation is safe and you deactivate the alarm. The alarm button is recessed to prevent accidental activation. For your added safety, this unit also features a built-in flashlight which emits a bright beam of light when needed.
These are just a few products that safetygirl.com has to offer. I was excited to find this site and am planning my order now. Safety Girl also has a Blog with tips and product reviews. When it comes to your personal safety you should be prepared. Pay attention to your routine and what you carry to see how you can incorporate self defense products into your every-day life.
Happy Shooting!
Elisa
P.S. My preferred self defense product is a gun.
Posted in Safety, Shopping Tags: alarms, blast knuckles, foggers, home defense spray, mace, mace gun, pepper spray, pepper spray gun, persoanl alarms, personal alarm, products, safety, self-defense, stun guns, wieghts, women No Comments » April 19th, 2011 Elisa To continue our month-long topic of women’s self defense, today we are going to cover self defense books. “There is nothing more dangerous than a pissed off woman. It is important for us to be our own best protectors,” says Erin Weed, author of Girls Fight Back.
Knowledge is power and these books are packed with knowledge. Take a look at what each book covers and pick the one(s) best for you. There are a lot of great options. You may want to consider getting some as gifts as well – every woman should know how to defend herself. I know I’ll be adding a few to my collection.
Description:
Some ‘experts’ say that you should be submissive when attacked at home or by a stranger. You won’t find that advice here, although you might use it as a ruse before you claw your assailant’s eyes and annihilate his groin. Your ultimate goal is to get away but you don t achieve that by being meek and docile. You get away by drawing on that hard-wired survival instinct to attack him like an enraged lioness protecting its babies. In Fight Back: A Woman’s Guide to Self-defense that Works, martial arts experts Loren W. Christensen and Lisa Place teach you to use your hands, forearms, elbows, teeth, knees and feet to survive the type of attack that unsuspecting women become the victims of every day. And you will learn that you’re surrounded by a limitless cache of weapons that you can use to your advantage against a larger assailant. If you’re ready to learn to fight back, Loren and Lisa know exactly what you need to survive an attack in your home or on the street.
Description:
See Sally Kick Ass: A Woman’s Guide to Personal Safety is the girl’s answer on how to be safe in today’s world. This book provides over 650 helpful safety suggestions to incorporate into your everyday life. While the book focuses primarily on prevention, it acknowledges things happen and therefore teaches self-defense techniques that are direct and highly effective. There are over 130 pictures illustrating how to defend yourself and how to stop an attacker in his tracks. Women of all ages will find useful tips in this comprehensive book, but it should be required reading for every teenage girl.
Description:
Sassy single gal, high-powered exec in high heels, carefree college co-ed, harried soccer mom– no matter who you are, you deserve to feel secure doing your own thing anytime, anywhere. With a little help from the Safety Chick, it’s a cinch. Sharing lessons she’s learned– the hard way– along with proven tips from a battery of experts in street smarts, Kathleen Baty gets specific about what to pack for a business trip, where it’s safe to shop online, when to report a creepy co-worker, and how to tell that guy who’s bothering you at the bar to get lost– for good. Complete with step-by-step instructions on how to stop an assailant dead in his tracks with your words, your hands, or, if necessary, a few easy-to-use self-defense weapons, this book is a master class in personal safety for women of all ages.
Description:
My objective is to help women increase their awareness of risks and threats, while giving you effective countermeasures to prevail in the event of an attempted assault. At the start of each chapter on defensive techniques are everyday real life events that serve to caution. We or someone we love may stand just a moment away from a life altering situation. Our defense concepts are simple and focus on the tried and true elements of traditional martial arts training. Attack the weaker parts of the aggressor’s body with the stronger parts of yours. Our defense strategies are strength, size and gender neutral. The main focus of our training centers on attacking a perpetrator’s vital areas such as eyes, nose, ears, throat, groin, and solar plexus. Common Sense Self-Defense focuses on: * Basic and intermediate self-defense skills (strikes, escapes, improvised weapons and verbal commands) * Characteristics of an attacker * Characteristics of a victim * Strategies to decrease your odds of being attacked * Strategies to increase your odds of survival if you are attacked Risk reduction is like self esteem, it doesn’t need anyone’s permission but yours. Take control. Empower yourself today!
Description:
You’re leaving for college and the family minivan is packed to the gills with your stuff. On the brain are good times, parties, new friends – and oh yeah, classes too. College is a blast, but it’s a good idea to get informed on how to stay safe and strong while on campus. Girls Fight Back will show you how to trust your intuition, avoid bad situations, and if necessary, defend yourself. You will learn practical and empowering strategies for walking on campus at night, dating, partying, traveling and living on your own. How to secure your dorm, apartment or house from break-ins. Everything you need to know about date rape drugs, cyberstalking and how to have a safe spring break. How to recognize and escape from violent confrontations using your voice and if necessary, self-defense.
Description:
This new edition of Cooper’s classic Principles of Personal Defense – with a fitting tribute by firearms expert Louis Awerbuck and all-new drawings by renowned illustrator Paul Kirchner – presents his timeless theory of individual defensive behavior clearly, concisely and practically. All free people who aspire to stay that way should read, study and share the wisdom found within these pages. Considered by many to be one of the greatest books on combat mindset and proper defensive mental conditioning ever writte, it deserves a place of honor in every library.
Description:
It’s an unfortunate reality that women are susceptible to random acts of aggression, from sexual harassment and stalking to physical assaults, domestic violence, date rape and worse. But women can learn how to protect and defend themselves–with this groundbreaking guidebook. Let martial arts black belt and accomplished journalist Lori Hartman Gervasi walk you through easy-to-follow, everyday steps for taking charge of your personal safety, training your reflexes, and–if and when the time comes–using force. Her program consists of 26 potentially life-saving decisions that every woman must make.
Description:
Don’t Be A Victim! Fight Back with Personal Defense for Women! Statistics show that violet crimes against women are at an all-time high. Don’t be the next victim! In Personal Defense for Women, author Gila Hayes shows you how to build awareness to avoid confrontations and how to fight back when necessary. If you’re concerned about your personal safety and security in your home, in your car, in your workplace and on the campus, there’s no better guide than Personal Defense for Women. It’s all here! Common-sense, practical advice on: avoiding conflict, personal defense techniques, safe, responsible use of pepper sprays, tasers, handguns, revolvers and shotguns. Don’t take chances with your safety-or your family’s. Personal Defense for Women gives you everything you need.
Description:
This book provides a “lifeline” of information and skills for the most basic of human needs-personal safety. Male violence against women in all its forms remains a leading cause of death, disability, and injury to women of all ages in the United States. Lifelines offers a comprehensive, holistic approach to being safe and staying safe. From the psychological impact of trauma and how it destroys self-protective capacity, to the who, what, where, and how of violence against women, this book promotes hope, knowledge, skill building and competency as counteractions to fear and violence. Lifelines advances personal safety by weaving the personal, the political, and the pragmatic on a subject often ignored and systematically distorted. This book articulates the necessity and means for women to strengthen individual resources to care for themselves, to embrace safety, to learn defensive skills and behaviors, and ultimately promotes a social permission to do so.
Description:
Self-Defense for Peaceable People is an accessible, authoritative introduction to the art of unarmed self-defense. While compatible with all existing martial arts systems, the method requires no training or experience at all, and is especially suited to those who simply want a realistic command of basic self-defense. Drawing on a 20-year career in law enforcement and a lifelong practice of martial arts, John Townsend explains clearly and succinctly the philosophy and theory behind self-defense, and describes the types of attacks that can happen in different situations. Realistic photo sequences illustrate in detail the evasion and counterattack techniques that enable readers to defend themselves effectively in any real-world situation, regardless of size, gender, age, or strength. Armed only with these simple techniques, readers gain a new sense of freedom, personal confidence, and peace of mind.
“To take control of your everyday safety, you need strength, courage and common sense,” says Kathleen Baty, founder of SafetyChick Enterprises and author of A Girl’s Gotta Do What A Girl’s Gotta Do. Knowing self defense and being aware doesn’t mean that you are paranoid but means you are prepared. Make the decision today to start living smart and doing what you can to be prepared and protect yourself.
Happy Shooting!
Elisa
P.S. If you’ve read any of these books or have others to suggest please leave a comment.
Posted in Safety, Shopping Tags: authors, books, fight, safety, self-defense, techniques, tips, women 1 Comment » April 14th, 2011 Elisa Last night my church put on a short self defense lesson for the ladies. A police officer and former SWAT member taught us some valuable tips I’ll share with you today.
THINGS YOU SHOULD NOT DO:
THINGS YOU CAN DO:
PHYSICAL SELF DEFENSE TECHNIQUES:
Ladies practicing self defense
How will you react in a threatening situation?
Demonstration of the turtle position
THE TURTLE POSITION:
If you are knocked to the ground or pushed on your back get into this position if you can’t get up and run away. From this position you can kick at your attacker’s shins or knees. You can also change directions if they turn to circle you. Keep your hands up to protect your face and you can push them off if they fall on you from kicking them.
I’ll be covering more tips and techniques in future posts this month so be sure to come back or sign up for the RSS feed up top to be notified.
Happy Shooting!
Elisa
April 12th, 2011 Elisa Color. It is everywhere we look. It draws our attention and can change our moods. Color plays a very important role in my life as a designer, but the most important role it should be playing in my life as well as yours is that of awareness. By memorizing and creating a habit of applying the Cooper Color Code you will be safer in your day-to-day life. Not being aware makes you an easy target and being caught by surprise without a plan will make you freeze and panic, lowering your chances of survival.
“Some people prey upon other people. Whether we like it or not, this is one of the facts of life,” says Colonel Jeff Cooper, author of Principles of Defense and combat pistol instructor. In his book, Cooper teaches us the combat mindset and how to use it for our own self defense which includes his Color Code system, used by most military and police organizations.
Cooper’s Color Code helps you “think” in a fight. “…your combat mind-set is not dictated by the amount of danger to which you are exposed at the time. Your combat mind-set is properly dictated by the state of mind you think appropriate to the situation,” says Cooper.
So how can 4 simple colors help you? These colors help you recognize, evaluate, and avoid potential threats that may come your way. You should flow from one color to the next higher or lower, depending on your situation.
Never be in white. To be safe you should spend most your time in yellow, even at home and other places where you feel safe. Make sure that you are constantly aware and alert. You should shift from yellow and orange as often as you notice potential threats. When you are in orange, make your plan. Decide on what you can do to flee, defend, or attack. You must be ready with a decision to act if the situation escalates to red.
Ask yourself: “What would I do if that person walking behind me picks up the pace and makes a move toward me? What would I do if someone jumped out of the alley just ahead of me? What would I do if someone walking in front of me suddenly cuts my path and raises his hands toward me?” Think about how you would go from yellow, to orange and then red in these and many other situations.
Here’s an example of how the Color Codes of awareness could be used:
A 100-pound woman is walking to her car, carrying grocery bags. Being aware and alert in Code Yellow, she sees two suspicious men near her car.
She switches from Yellow to Orange. She decides on her self-defense options. They walk toward her and reach for her. She switches to Red, and executes her decisions: she throws the bags at them and runs back into the store.
Starting right now, be in Code Yellow. I hope you will take the time to study this awareness tactic and make it a habit in your life. This is not about living in paranoia but living prepared. Eventually, awareness becomes a habit.
Happy Shooting!
Elisa
References: selfdefenseresource.com | wikipedia.org
Posted in Safety Tags: Awareness, Cooper Color Codes, Jeff Cooper, safety, self-defense, women 1 Comment » April 7th, 2011 Elisa
1. When you walk to your car, where are your keys?
2. Your car is in the repair shop. You need a ride somewhere. What do you do?
3. An attacker tries to force you into a car with a gun or knife. What do you do?
4. When shopping at night and returning to your car, what precautions do you take?
5. You’re staying in a motel. Which room do you request?
6. You’re getting an oil change. You hand the attendant which keys?
7. After work, you get into your car and do what?
8. You’re in a dimly lit parking lot and there’s a van parked next to the driver’s side of your car. What do you do?
9. When you go for a jog or walk at night how aware are you?
10. A suspicious individual gets on the elevator with you. What do you do?
In the next post I’ll cover the different levels of awareness and when you should be in each of them.
Happy Shooting!
Elisa
April 5th, 2011 Elisa National statistics indicate three out of four women will fall victim to at least one violent crime during their lifetime. Are you shocked? So was I. This doesn’t have to happen to you. You can learn safety strategies to lower your risk of being chosen for an attack, as well as increase your chance of survival by knowing how to act if you find yourself in such an unfortunate situation.
Many of us own guns for self defense, but we hope that we never have to use it for that purpose. As responsible gun owners we know that use of deadly force should always be your last option. Others do not wish to own guns. So what options do you have? That is exactly what I’m going to share with you this month.
I’ll be covering ways to be safe and protect yourself without a gun. I’ll cover awareness, self defense products, training and resources. Having this special topic for the month I’ll be posting a couple times a week, so keep checking in or sign up for the RSS feed. These posts will include quizes, videos and more.
After this series wraps up I’ll be releasing a free report on women’s self defense as a free download. You won’t want to miss it!
Happy Shooting!
Elisa
P.S. Don’t forget to share this information with all the ladies in your life.
Posted in Safety Tags: crime, females, safety, self-defense, statistics, stats, United States, victims, women 2 Comments »
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