Category: Everyday Carry (EDC)
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Continuums, Matrices, and Other Use of Force Models: Limitations and Civilian Applications
Welcome, friends. As self-defenders, we have a variety of options—primarily in the form of tools and techniques—available to us to stop violence directed against us or head it off. One person may have greater or fewer options than another based on their knowledge, skills, physical attributes, and what tools they…
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Snake Oil, Talismans, and Quick Fixes: Why Women’s Self-Defense Products Suck Part II
Welcome, friends. This blog post is the follow-up to my recent commentary on the marketing of bullshido and gadgets to women for personal defense. We’ll take a look at the categories those gadgets fall into, a few specific examples from each, how they work (or don’t), and some legal considerations.…
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Eye Jab in a Can: OC Spray for Self-Defenders
Welcome, friends. Today, we’re going to be discussing pepper spray, or OC spray, in industry lingo. I originally planned to incorporate a big chunk of the content that follows into an upcoming post on the gimmicky self-defense products that are marketed to women, but decided it would be better suited…
Fire Carrier Defense 