Self Defense and the Pace of Assault

by Thom B | Oct 28, 2016 | News, Self Defense

Most people, fortunately, have not been the victim of assault or an armed attack; however, as a result, it is easy to read about an incident and be a Monday night quarterback about what should have been done. Two months ago, this supermarket in southeast Houston (Todo...

Neighborhood Security –  By Thom Bolsch and Ron Mullins

by Thom B | Oct 4, 2016 | Community, News, Self Defense

In a previous article we discussed “How Safe is Your Neighborhood”, a study on the methodology of assessing community safety. So let’s follow up on that article and discuss how to improve neighborhood security. On the surface, we have a belief that crime happens in...

Myths of Self Defense by Thom Bolsch & Ron Mullins

by Thom B | Sep 1, 2016 | News, Self Defense

Growing up in America, Hollywood portrayed fights by the “good guys” with the “bad guys” as an event with rules, conducted in good faith – a “fair fight”! We based our understanding of self-defense by watching Clint Eastwood, Tom Selleck, John Wayne, and other men of...

Active Shooter by Ron Mullins & Thom Bolsch

by Thom B | Jun 13, 2016 | News, Self Defense

The story all weekend has been one of an active shooting in a public place. Whether the event takes place at a theater, a mall or a nightclub; it’s a horrific event.  One that we all wish would not, could not, happen.  For most of us, this is just something horrific...

Workplace Violence: Is Your Office Safe? by Ron Mullins & Thom Bolsch

by Thom B | Jun 1, 2016 | Community, News, Self Defense

Last month we discussed safety at home. Many of us spend more time at work than we do at home. So let’s explore “Workplace Security”. From 1992 to 2012 (the latest year for which statics are available), there averaged over 700 workplace homicides per year. Although we...

Safety Tips for Women of All Ages by Ron Mullins

by Thom B | Feb 5, 2016 | Community, News, Self Defense

If you’re a woman, whether you’re in high school, college, in the work force, married with children or have grandkids; this is for you, and for you to share with another woman. NEVER walk to your car alone in the dark.  Ask someone you trust to escort you.  If out for...