Self Defense Articles & Educational Material — college safety tips

Is a Stun Gun the Right Self Defense Choice For You? | Pros and Cons of Stun Guns

Posted by Defense Divas® on Oct 14, 2019

Pepper sprays and stun guns each has their advantages and disadvantages in different personal defense scenarios. Weighing these out in relation to how they fit into your lifestyle provides you with the opportunity to develop your individualized self-defense plan. Here’s a list of the pros and cons of choosing a stun gun as a self-defense option.

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Is Pepper Spray Right For You? | Pros and Cons of Pepper Spray Self Defense

Posted by Defense Divas® on Oct 14, 2019

Pepper spray has its’ advantages and disadvantages in different self-defense scenarios and it’s important to understand these so that you can maximize your self-defense abilities. Here’s a list of the major pros and cons to pepper spray self defense so you can decide if it's the right choice for you.

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How to Use Improvised Self-Defense with Items You're Wearing

Posted by Defense Divas® on Oct 02, 2019

What should you do if you own a stun gun or pepper spray and don’t have it with you when an attacker strikes? You need to learn improvised self-defense. Defense Divas has you covered with a list of creative ways that you can use the clothes you are wearing and the items in your purse to defend yourself.

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Household Items You Can Use for Self Defense

Posted by Defense Divas® on Sep 15, 2019

Defense Divas® has compiled a list of everyday items found in your home that can be used to defend yourself in an emergency. Remember, your priority in a self-defense situation is always to escape and get help. Anything that opens a window of opportunity for you to escape is beneficial to your personal safety plan.

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3 Free Personal Safety Apps You Should Download Today

Posted by Defense Divas® on Sep 13, 2019

Stay Connected to Stay Protected. Here are three (totally free) personal safety apps we love and the reasons why you should download them today.

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College Game Day Safety Tips

Posted by Defense Divas® on Aug 22, 2019

Everything from the tailgate parties before, to the final touchdown and the celebration parties afterward can be an awesome experience if you keep these college game day safety tips in mind.

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Critical Tips To Avoid An Abduction

Posted by Defense Divas® on Aug 18, 2019

Abductions can happen any time of the day and anywhere that your daily life takes you. Learn how to minimize the risk of being abducted and what to do if you are grabbed in a kidnapping attempt.

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Three Safety Preps to Never Leave Home Without

Posted by Defense Divas® on Jul 11, 2019

What three things should a girl never leave home without? Of course, there are the obvious things like your cell phone, your ID, your fave lip gloss. But do you think about your safety each time you leave the house? You should never leave home without these three personal safety vitals and these are the reasons why.

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#CollegeBound! 5 Personal Safety Must Do's to Stay Safe at College

Posted by Defense Divas® on Jul 09, 2019

Living on your own (whether in a dorm, Greek house or apartment) opens up a lot of awesome new freedoms; but it also exposes you to many more potentially dangerous situations. Let’s get educated and empowered to handle whatever comes your way with a few simple things you can do to protect yourself (and put mom’s mind at ease a little bit while you’re gone).

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Have a 911 Emergency Operator at Your Fingertips 24/7 with the Mace Alert 911

Posted by Defense Divas® on Mar 11, 2018

Mace has created a direct connect to 911 operator panic button with no monthly service fees and we think it's awesome!

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Convicted Muggers Tell How To Avoid Being A Victim

Posted by Defense Divas® on Mar 11, 2018

This NBC Today report gives a chilling but insightful look into how convicted muggers select their targets and how you can avoid being a victim.

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