Though it seems like something that mostly happens in the movies, stalking is a common crime.  According to a study by the US Department of Justice, as many as eight percent of women and two percent of men in America have been stalked.  

The best defense against personal attacks is prevention and avoidance.  Simple tactics can help you evade dangerous or deadly situations: 

You hear about it all the time:  Americans being targeted by thieves abroad.  If you’re lucky, you might only have to cancel a few credit cards or say good bye to your favorite wallet.  If you’re not so lucky, replacing your lost cash, passports, and other items can cost you considerable time, effort, and resources.

Personal assaults happen every 10 seconds in the United States, but personal security devices give victims a fighting chance.  Personal security aids like tasers and pepper spray are now affordable, available, and effective.

Here are a few facts about the crime that is happening in our country.  Murder happens every 34 seconds according to the National Centre for Victims of Crime poll in the year 2000.  Every 2 minutes rape happens, and those are the only ones reported, so of course it could happen even more.  Crime is a big problem in our country so learning self-defense in any form is very useful.

For single women, especially those living in urban areas, home security and personal safety are ranked among their top priorities when looking to rent or buy a property. 

Personal security should already by a priority in your daily life, but it’s especially crucial when dating – you never know what to expect when meeting someone new. 

Personal security should already by a priority in your daily life, but it’s especially crucial when dating – you never know what to expect when meeting someone new.

Jacksonville, FL – A woman and her daughter got the scare of their lives during a quick stop at a convenience store.  Pat Wells waited in her running car while her daughter went inside for a few items.  Wells noticed a man panhandling in the parking lot nearby, but she didn’t think anything of it.

The dangers of online shopping are well known Horror stories abound of people who have lost loads of money while shopping online