Get a Grip on Self protection
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Placed grips on PARA-HAWG .45. Fit is great and function is even better. I had just installed an ambidextrous safety and was attempting to find a set of no nonsense grips for concealed carry. The Custom Killer grips are perfect for my application!
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This is the best book I have ever read on security and personal defense. Quick, easy to read sections cover personal defense on the street, at work, the college campus and how to make your home safe.  This should be required reading for everyone!  Love the discussion about carrying less than lethal defense weapons.  As a CCW holder, I appreciated the discussion on less that lethal items such as pepper spray, ASP batons and knifes and the many ways we can protect our self and family without having to use a firearm in some situations.
2643714
Essential for this day in age to recognize and protect yourself from the growing number of people trying to get you under there thumb and force there ill will on you
2715987
This is for any1 who really wants to learn how to defend themselves to the point of overkill. I have read quite a bit of Bruce Tegners stuff, and this dude is legit. Very informative.
272953
Great knife for use in hand to hand self-defense. In use during hunting or camping, it would not work well in skinning, but I would use it to defend myself and my dog (pitbull) against other 'aggressive" campers or medium sized aggressive animals. I have a long held black belt in karate and with this weapon a concealed gun is not as necessary to feel safe. The finger hold provides a secure grip to prevent slipping on a wet grip during use in defense. Blade is extremely sharp and practice should be done using heavy gloves to prevent personal injury.
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This is an incredible book on self defense.  If you are going to carry a gun, you must read and understand this book.  Andrew Branca is THE most knowledgable person on this subject.  He will explain to you what you should know BEFORE you find yourself in a situation where you think you will need to use your firearm.  It is not an easy decision to make and one that most do not know what the repercussions could be.  It is not a pretty picture.  YOU MUST READ THIS BOOK!
637952
Great piece, comfortable to wear and great for self defense. The deployment and reattachment to the necklace takes a little bit of practice to get down, but if you have half a brain you can figure it out.
3922792
Glad to have this in hardback.  There is information here than is not ever included on self-protection books.  Particularly the hiding information.  They left out hiding underneath a car, which I think is very important if you're out shopping somewhere and especially at night.  It would be a good idea to carry a flashlight.  I'm more interested in the self-defense aspects than the history or fighting techniques which for the most part would require a lot of training in the martial arts.
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When looking for ways to defend yourself, it is easy to assume programs and products are the simplest and quickest answer. But because violence is often chaotic, other things may be necessary to have a well-rounded approach to self-defense. Dr. David Hopkins Jr., psychologist, martial artist, Krav Maga instructor, and co-owner of Israeli School Security, has taken in hand the task of combining psychotherapy, psychology and personal protection in his easy-to-read 177 page paperback, "First Defense: Anxiety and Instinct for Self-Protection".

Hopkins' approach is to help the reader learn to enhance anxiety, and then employ it like an intelligence satellite. To learn to trust one's own anxiety and instincts in critical and crucial settings. For the author, using anxiety as an ally is far different from slipping into "a fear response of panic" (20). When fear and panic take over one shuts down or freezes. But when a person learns to use anxiety, she is freed from tunnel vision and is taking in - or experiencing - the environment, the people around her or the person engaging her, as well as a wider range of perceptions (24); thus giving her an almost intuitive ability to respond and survive. For the purpose of aiding a reader to learn how to enhance their use of anxiety, Hopkins has loaded his book with numerous exercises and space for journaling perceptions, thoughts, actions and reactions. Once one has gotten a handle on using their own anxiety to their benefit, then the other side of the coin is to learn to use the predator's anxiety against himself, which Hopkins spends time explaining and exhibiting.

"First Defense" has very little to do with the technical aspects of self-defense. There are no diagrams or descriptions of how to perform cool take-downs, disarms or drops. In fact Hopkins is quite reticent to say, "Do this in that situation...now do that in this event." His whole goal is exactly what the book's subtitle expresses, learning to use anxiety and instinct for self-protection. By grasping what the author is promoting, and supplementing their martial arts training with it, one will gain a well-rounded approach to self-defense. I strongly recommend the book.
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This is a very good book for anyone concerned about self defense and those who teach self defense. It is food for thought for those who carry a firearm and have no other skills to deal with a violent situation. As the author so eloquently stated "if the only tool you have is a hammer then every problem is a nail!" Not every situation requires a firearm to resolve it. If you pull your gun too soon then you are guilty of brandishing and you'll go to jail for that and have your gun confiscated and lose your concealed carry permit if you have one. Secondly, if all you have is a gun and you are in a situation that initially does not require a gun to solve the problem and you don't have the tools to deal with it and you're forced to let things transpire until it becomes more serious . . . . you can see where I'm going with this! This book gives you the mental tools to deal with these kind of situations. Also it is a very good idea to have some martial arts training (other than Taekwondo) to add to your tool box. Some basic karate and aikijujutsu would go a long way. Your mind is your best weapon. It can keep you out of trouble and most of the time warn you ahead of time when trouble is around the corner. Some situations can be resolved by your presence, body language and conversing in a strong manner. Sometimes it might require physical force without a firearm. That is where martial arts comes into play. This is why you need additional tools to defend yourself. This book will keep you out of jail if you take to heart the information that's in it! And like the author said, if all you have is a hammer then every problem is a nail . . . . . and then you're really screwed!
4393222
This is a really good idea for protection. The number one thing to remember is a defense tool is no good if you don't have it on you. I won't go into a bunch of politics, but I think everyone can agree on that. The number of shootings is a bit alarming to me, especially when I haven't read anything about people having things to defend themselves.

Anyway, back to the review. This is a little bigger than I expected to have on my keychain, but not enough to deter me from putting it on. It comes with instructions and a charger and arrived before expected and good customer service. So far the only issues I could think of are the size and that it does need to be charged. But I think this is more convenient than batteries as most people can charge in their cars, and with it being on the car key, I really think it's the best you'll find for size. I haven't used it yet, and I really hope I don't have to, but it fits my bill in that it will be on me and is easy to use, carry, recharge (unlike pepper spray, that's one and done). I feel safer having it. I received this product at a discount for my honest review.
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As a self defense instructor with over 25 years of experience, I gave this book a four star rating because it covers topics that most people are oblivious to let alone are trained and prepared for. However, with that being said, you have only scratched the surface of becoming an aware and responsible defender. Most people in a home defense/active shooter scenario would jump from unaware to panic. This is great for both, stimulating the minds of those just starting the journey to becoming a warrior as well as a stimulus for those seasoned warriors out there who need to "sharpen the saw". You should publish a follow up. Great job!
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While I am not an international business person, I do enjoy saving my skin.  I saw this book in a store one day and immediately added it to my list.  It was certainly worth reading.

Juval Aviv first addresses what he feels to be the most important battleground in staying safe -- your very own thinking.  Settling for more dangerous behavior because it saves you time, money, or the "hassle" of paying attention to your surroundings is what Aviv would most passionately warn against.

From there Aviv discusses almost all aspects of staying safe: survival and escape strategies for all kinds of events, travel safety in foreign countries and on airplanes, identity theft, and those pesky carjackings.  Here are a couple favorite strategies -- when yelling for help, yell "Fire" instead of "Help!"  People are more likely to come to your aid.  And if you're in your car and a carjacker hops in the passenger seat, take your keys and throw them out of your door as far as you can.  Now what's he going to do?

In actuality, of course, most of us do not need to incorporate EVERY recommendation of Aviv into our own lifestyles.  Most of us do not need to open our mail in an isolated area, nor will we likely remember many of Aviv's tips if we actually find ourselves in the middle of a terrorist incident.  Many of Aviv's concepts, however, can be very helpful, if only in a more general sense.  And, for the international executive, government official, or prominent public figure, Staying Safe is a fantastic resource.  I would also suggest J.J. Luna's book, How to be Invisible for these individuals.

If these ideas interest you, then you will enjoy this book.
4617306
Fits nicely on a key chain.  Work in a place that doesnt allow weapons.  This fits nicely and is allowed.  You never know when you need to defend yourself.
3418997
This is a must read for those that are considering conceal carry and those that do conceal carry.  Massad gives many pointers to one on one combat techniques and how to defend yourself when confronted with bad people.
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I am not a paranoid person, at all, but I live in a city with a significant crime rate, and my job at the time took me all over the place, to some of the rougher neighborhoods. I initially bought it for running, but as I transitioned to the local track, the pepper spray was left in the car. It was perfect for providing a bit of security and, if needed, protection. I just kept it right beside me in the console, and it would have been easy to grab in a crisis; I did actually have it looped around my hand a few times while driving in a particularly scary neighborhood.

I had it taken away at the Canadian border this summer (fyi--no pepper spray in Canada) and will be replacing it ASAP. If you a woman who spends time alone jogging or in the car, I highly recommend it. You never know if it will be needed. Of course it won't prevent you from being attacked, but it may help you get away, if you are vigilant and prepared.
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I am a husband, father, and grandfather, this course has given me a realistic perspective, and the training that will enable me to be the best protector of myself and family. This is an eye opener that I would recommend to anyone who is serious about their self defense.
I am sharing this course with my sons and their families