Everything is a weapon

Apr 29 2012

15 YEAR OLD GIRL DEFENDS HERSELF WITH …

One spike

…the spike on a track shoe.

This is the story of a 15-year-old girl who has a very clear understanding of  the “everything is a weapon” concept I preach about so much. She used the spikes on her track shoes to fend off a man who was attempting to kidnap her.

Read the entire story here.

As long as we are talking about spikes and shoes, I would like to point out these spiked loafers.

The universal language for “Leave me the freak alone!” is a good kick to the crotch.  Say “Leave me the freak alone!” louder and with more authority while wearing these glamorous babies.… Read the rest

Jan 31 2012

EVERYTHING IS A WEAPON CONTEST FOR WOMEN

Due to the great response to my “EVERYTHING IS A WEAPON” post, Packing Pretty is holding its first ever contest.

Tell Packing Pretty what unexpected object YOU would use as a defensive weapon and how for your chance to win a 1 year subscription to Garden & Gun magazine (and more)!

 

Submission Guidelines:

  • To enter the contest, you must meet the eligibility requirements and follow all the EVERYTHING IS A WEAPON CONTEST FOR WOMEN rules.
  • Write a brief description of something which is not usually considered a weapon that you would use to defend yourself including how and why you would defend yourself using this method.

    • … Read the rest

Jan 26 2012

EVERYTHING IS A WEAPON

One of my favorite concepts to bring up when I’m instructing women in self-defense is that just about EVERYTHING CAN BE USED AS A WEAPON. I don’t like to confine women’s minds into believing that a handgun is the only route to self-defense. Some women don’t want a gun, and other times, women who do have guns can’t always access them easily. That is why I teach my students to view everything as a potential tool to aid in their defense. For example, if a “meat salesman” comes to your door and against your will begins to push his way into your house (this actually happened to me).… Read the rest

Jan 25 2012

PACKING MORE THAN JUST POO-BAGS

As a mom to three dogs ( 2 beagles and a corgi) walks, runs and playdates at the  dog park  are a normal part of my day-to-day life. As I was gearing up to take the dogs out the other day, it occurred to me that, once again, I had almost forgotten to bring those little plastic poo-bags. I shared a quiet chuckle with myself as I contemplated just how wrong it is that I never forget to put my gun on when I leave the house; however, I always forget to bring the other imperative items that every other girl in the world wouldn’t leave behind (like my cell phone, chapstick , and in this case, poo-bags).… Read the rest