Explains the options a female has in order to protect herself from assault or crime FemaleSelfDefense.org

1. What Every Woman Needs To
Know About Self-Defense

2. When it comes to female self defense, many
women believe that if they can just make a lot
of noise with a whistle or an alarm, it will be
enough to scare off a would-be attacker and
summon help.
Sadly, this is not always the case.

3. Many things can go wrong with this plan.
For example, a woman could be taken by
surprise and unable to sound an alarm.
If the alarm is sounded, the attacker might
be enraged by it and the attack worsened.

4. As we all know, in this day and age, cries
for help are often ignored.
What options do women have for self
defense? In this article, we will discuss
some of the most effective defense
options for women available today.

5. Women are very often victims of rape,
domestic violence, purse snatching,
carjacking, muggings stalking
and/or threats.

6. Assailants often correctly believe that
women will be easy targets and will not
defend themselves. In one way, this
works in a woman’s favor because
if she does fight back, she will have the
element of surprise on her side.

7. One of the first and best methods of female
self defense is precaution.

8. To avoid becoming the target of an assault,
it is wise for anyone to avoid high crime
areas, develop a buddy system with a
friend and always be alert and aware
of surroundings.

9. Make an effort to display confidence,
competence and strength so as not to be
singled out as weak and vulnerable.

10. It is a good idea for all people to stay fit and
strong; however, for women this has the
added attraction of making them less
likely to be targeted for assault.

11. One excellent way to stay fit and strong
and gain an effective means of female self
defense is to take up martial arts or some
other form of unarmed (empty-handed)
fighting technique.

12. Taking this sort of training is empowering
and helps a woman develop a sense of
confidence and security that may, in itself,
help prevent her being attacked.

13. While it is true that these precautions for
avoiding being attacked apply to both men
and women, the fact is women statistically are
more likely to fall prey to assailants.

14. In fact, women are approximately
twenty-five percent more likely to be
victims of violent crime than men.

15. For this reason, it is important that women
know and practice common sense methods
of avoiding potentially dangerous situations
as a first line of defense against attack.

16. There are a number of ways women
can practice prevention as a means
of self defense in the home.

17. Keeping a dog is a good idea. Even a small
dog will deter break-ins because of the noise
and unpredictability of the animal.

18. Large dogs may be more immediately
impressive; however, it is important that a
woman choose a watchdog that is a good
match for her ability to train and handle it.

19. An effective bond between mistress and
dog will result in better protection when
the chips are down.

20. All people should be careful of leaving
windows unlocked or leaving the home
unattended for lengthy periods of time,
but this is especially true for women.

21. If the home is to be unattended for several
days due to vacation or some other reason,
it is important to have a neighbor bring in the
mail and newspapers and turn lights off and
on in various parts of the house to avoid
encouraging break-ins and potential assaults.

22. What about being armed
as a means of
female self defense?

23. There are a number of different types of
aerosol sprays on the market these days that
are intended for use in self defense.

24. Pepper spray is a very common form of
aerosol defense spray that has been quite
prominent in recent news. This spray works
by blinding the assailant, constricting the
airways and inflicting pain. A Scoville Heat
Unit rating between one and two million is
advised for greatest effectiveness.

25. We hear a lot about tasers in the news these
days. These potentially lethal weapons work
by shooting metal barbs connected to
electrified wires into the intended target.

26. We hear a lot about tasers in the news these
days. These potentially lethal weapons work
by shooting metal barbs connected to
electrified wires into the intended target.

27. This is understandably effective; however,
regulations regarding permission to carry a
taser vary from locality to locality. Before a
woman pursues this defense option, it would
be wise to consult local police and an attorney
to be sure of all applicable laws.

28. Female self defense with firearms is not as
common as the use of aerosol sprays or
tasers; however, today many women do
purchase guns to defend themselves.

29. Women who choose this self defense
option must avail themselves of proper
training to learn how to safely handle
and maintain a firearm.

30. Following this, any woman who hopes to
be able to use a firearm for protection must
participate in regular target practice for
ultimate comfort and accuracy in the
use of the weapon. Proper licensing
and registration is a must.

31. Hand-held bludgeons such as the Kubota
(a 6-inch metal cylinder), clubs, bats and
so on are a poor alternative for self defense
for most women. The same is true of options
such as brass knuckles or knives.

32. The reason for this is that, for these
alternatives to be wielded effectively, the
combatants must be in close quarters and the
person wielding the weapon must be quite
strong, bold and accurate.

33. The fact of the matter is, these types of
weapons are easy for an assailant to take
away and use against a woman who attempts
to use them for self defense.

34. Female self defense is an important topic
and one all women and their families,
friends and acquaintances should
take quite seriously.

35. Most women can stay safe by avoiding
situations in which they are likely to be
victimized.

36. Adding a layer of protection by staying fit
and strong, learning about self defense
and practicing smart safety awareness habits
in the home is extremely wise.

37. Weapons and self defense training add a
final layer of protection that should help any
woman defend herself when necessary

38. Visit
FemaleSelfDefense.org
to see what options are available to you
in the way of self defense products.