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Weapons and Gadgets: What Really Works?
An expert opinion of self-defense products from pepper spray to firearms.
Part 6: Defense for Special Situations 277
23 279
Home Alone
Making it look like you're not alone and preventing unwanted guests.
24 289
Children: The World's Most Valuable Resource
Training and preparing children for when you're not there to protect
them.
25 301
Good-Old-Fashioned Safety for Seniors
Preventing scams and theft and staying safe.
26 313
Self-Defense for the Physically Challenged
Concentrating on your strengths and some simple self-defense moves.
Appendixes
A 327
Glossary
B 331
Books
C 335
Videos
D 337
Web Site Addresses
E 339
References
F 341
Legal Forms
Index 351
CONTENTS
Part 1: The Scoop on Safety 1
1 3
What's All the Fuss About?
Types of Violent Crime 4
Homicide 4
Rape 5
Robbery 5
Aggravated Assault6
Types of Property Crime 6
Burglary 6
Larceny-Theft 7
Every Few Seconds 9
Guns 9
Types of Guns 10
Getting Assistance from the Police 11
Long on Crime, Short on Police 11
2 13
Self-Defense and the Martial Arts
An Overview 13
Finding Your Balance 14
The Importance of a Punch 14
The Bottom Line 15
The Origin of Martial Arts 15
Sharing the Credit 15
Where the e From 16
The Big Five 16
Hard 17
Soft 18
Kicking and Punching 19
Grappling and Throwing 20
Weapons 21
Choosing the Right School 22
What Are Your Goals? 22
Staying Within Your Budget 23
Fitting Martial Arts into Your Schedule 23
What to Look for When Choosing a School 23
3 25
The Golden Rules of Survival
Golden Rule 26
1: Confidence Is Important
Distinguishing Confidence from Arrogance 26
So What Does Confidence Have to Do with Safety? 26
A Safety Safari 27
PART 1
THE SCOOP ON SAFETY
When was the last time you said, “Be careful”? We say it all the time to our family, our friends, even
total strangers. The trick is knowing how to be careful. That's what this book addres