Women are more independent now than any generation before. With that independence has also developed a strong awareness that they are not the timid, weak, and defenseless creatures old world stereotypes have made them out to be. Also, with that independence has grown a movement to become more self-reliant, including our ability to defend themselves. … Read more
There’s a common misconception out there that women shouldn’t use semi-automatic handguns as their concealed carry weapons of choice because they’re too difficult to rack. While it is true that most women have smaller hands that perform differently than men, females still have entirely sufficient arm and hand strength to rack the slide on a semi-auto. … Read more
This is a video of an armed robbery from Russia where a man with a blunt force weapon (hard to tell what it is, it looks like a slap stapler) walks into a check cashing office and brutally attacks a female employee. The video is a graphic departure from the Hollywood depiction of self-defense … Read more
Self-defense is something that everyone needs to think about, but women are particularly vulnerable and often specifically targeted. Women can be targeted for muggings because they have less strength, have a thinner skull (making them easier to knock unconscious), or as targets for abduction and sexual assault. Because of hormonal, physical, and social differences, women … Read more