ARTICLES: SELF-DEFENSE-PROTECTION 

I choose not to be a victim!

As you read one or many of these and other articles about personal self-defense, protection and safety, ALWAYS keep the 3 "A"s in your mind: AWARE. AVOID. AWAY. Always be AWARE of your surroundings for your own safety, protection and how to escape if necessary. Always AVOID danger. Man tends to make the mistake of not avoiding danger because of his ego and pride. Even the biggest animals will avoid danger and not confront it unless they are forced to. Always get AWAY. It is better to be a live "smart chicken" than a dead "stupid dog"! Know that it is not being a coward to walk away from a dump situation that could harm or kill you or even someone else, because it is smart to use your head instead of your ass!

Along your path of life you will encounter many obstacles.
You can choose to make these your stumbling blocks or your stepping stones!

• ATM
  ATM cash machines have been incorporated in our way of life. They offer a real convenience to those on the run but at the same time offer an element of risk.
  
  
• Avoiding Crimes When Parking
  AVOIDING CRIMES WHEN PARKING Theft and Vandalism * Wherever possible, provide each dwelling with its own locked garage within the property boundaries. Locked garages outside the boundaries or...
  
  
• Avoiding Violent Crimes
  AVOIDING VIOLENT CRIMES Sexual Assault 1. Use initials instead of first names on mail boxes and phone listings. 2. Avoid remaining alone in an apartment laundry room or parking garage. 3. Never admit...
  
  
• Boat Safety
  BOAT SAFETY; SECURITY Thieves are always on the lookout for easy targets. Don't make yourself an easy target. Always follow these simple steps. * Never leave anything valuable on display,...
  
  
• Bogus Callers
  Tips for Handling Bogus Phone Calls They may say that their car has broken down and they need to phone someone for help. They may pretend to be a workman, saying that they need to check your...
  
  
• Bugular Prevention
  BUGULAR PREVENTION What does a BURGLAR like? Experience has shown us that burglars like many things (mostly other people's things), but two conditions are preferred by most thieves: An invitation,...
  
  
• Business Safety
  Commercial (Business) Burglary Ninety per cent of burglary prevention is physical security. If your complex is locked up and unauthorized entry is made difficult, time consuming, noisy and visible,...
  
  
• Carjacking Tips
  CARJACKING TIPS Carjacking of parked vehicles depends on the car owner being inattentive to their surroundings. Carjackers, like street robbers, prefer the element of surprise. Most victims say they...
  
  
• Charity Fraud
  CHARITY FRAUD Charity fraud does a lot of harm. The con artist takes advantage of people's good will and takes their cash - money that was meant for people in need. You can make sure that any money...
  
  
• Con Artist Protection
  Protect Yourself From Con-Artists The con artist's philosophy is "the gullible were put on this earth to be gulled." In the past, con artists were usually referred to as con men. This is no longer...
  
  
• Defending what's important: Police officers teach self-protection techniques
  Practicing a few basic self-defense techniques might help a woman escape a life-threatening situation. At least that's the idea behind the Warner Robins Police Department's weekly women's self-defense classes.
  
  
• Driving Safety
  Driving Safety * Avoid driving alone or at night. * Keep all car doors locked and windows closed while in or out of your car. Set your alarm or use an anti-theft device. * If you must shop at night,...
  
  
• Hold Up Prevention
  Holdup Prevention * Use the measures outlined in this page. * Call the police at once if you notice suspicious strangers loitering near or in your place of business. * Never block the view into your...
  
  
• Holiday Safety
  STAYING SAFE DURING THE HOLIDAYS * Even though you are rushing and thinking about a thousand things, stay alert to your surroundings and the people around you. If possible, park your car in an area...
  
  
• Home Alone Safety
  SAFETY WHILE YOUR CHILDS ALONE Working parents- and that's the majority of American families today- share the anxiety, frustration, and even fear involved in leaving children "on their own" when...
  
  
• Home Safety
  TIPS TO MAKE YOUR HOME SECURE * Make sure your home looks like someone is living in it. Don't close your curtains - in daytime this shows the house is empty. Think about getting automatic...
  
  
• Hotel Safety
  INSURING A SAFE, CLEAN, AND SECURE HOTEL ROOM It's a scenario familiar to any business traveler. Your airline flight was delayed, the cab line at the airport was endless and check-in was a mess. Jet...
  
  
• Internet Buying
  INTERNET BUYING SAFETY * Despite these many concerns, some now argue that it is actually safer to buy online than buying over the phone or handing your credit card over to someone in a shop. This is...
  
  
• Jogging and Phone Safety
  JOGGING AND PHONE SAFETY Jogging Safety: * Physical Fitness is a major part of military life, but ensure your safety when you exercise alone. * Jog with a partner. * Jog in familiar areas, and avoid...
  
  
• Party Safety
  PARTY SAFETY TIPS Whatever your drug of choice, remember: drugs and alcohol can affect your ability to make decisions (such as identifying danger signs and plotting escape routes). Manage how much...
  
  
• Personal Info Safety
  KEEPING YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION SAFE * Thieves can use even the most mundane of personal details to help them "verify" that they are someone they aren't, and one of the most common ways of obtaining...
  
  
• Personal Protection Items
  PERSONAL PROTECTION ITEMS It seems we all need to carry more of our personal possessions around with us these days. Cash in your wallet or purse; checkbooks, credit cards, personal organizers and...
  
  
• Personal Safety
  TIPS FOR PERSONAL SAFETY (CONFRONTNG DANGER) * Trust your instincts. If something feels wrong, something is probably wrong. * Be aware of your surroundings. * Walk close to the curb, facing oncoming...
  
  
• Preventing Sexual Assualt
  WHAT SHOULD YOU DO TO PREVENT SEXUAL ASSAULT? * Always be aware of your surroundings. * Stay in well-lit areas as much as possible. * Walk confidently, directly, at a steady pace. A rapist looks for...
  
  
• Property Marking
  PROPERTY MARKING Marking your property is one of the most simple and effective ways of protecting your possessions. * For a start, property marking puts burglars off because it let's others know that...
  
  
• Protecting Your Child
  PROTECTING YOUR CHILD It has been said that children are our most valuable resource. Therefore, it is absolutely necessary that we take positive measures to insure their safety and prevent them from...
  
  
• Public Transportation Safety
  PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SAFETY Public transport is normally very safe and most taxi companies are reputable licensed firms whose drivers have been vetted, so here is some advice that should help you...
  
  
• Rape Prevention
  Preventing Rape If you are in immediate danger of being raped, here are some things that you can do. Make a loud noise - Carry a whistle or scream "police" to attract attention Run - Only run if...
  
  
• Self Defense Tips
  SELF DEFENSE TIPS Do as much as you can to avoid a confrontation - "anticipation and avoidance" are the key words. If you get caught up in a situation, try to talk to an aggressor without provoking...
  
  
• Shopping Safety
  TIPS FOR SAFE SHOPPING * Shop during daylight hours whenever possible. If you must shop at night, go with a friend or family member. * Dress casually and comfortably. * Avoid wearing expensive...
  
  
• Street Sense
  STREET SENSE Wherever you are on the street, in an office building or shopping mall, driving, waiting for a bus or cab, stay alert and tuned in to your surroundings. Trust your instincts. If...
  
  
• Ten Tips For Avoiding Crime
  TEN TIPS FOR AVOIDING CRIME 1. Be Alert! Keep your head up. Be aware of your surroundings. 2. Vary Your Routines Predictability makes you a more likely target. 3. Lock It! Home, car, office - locks...