I've been carrying the pocket clip POM for a few weeks now and have had it fall out 3 times already. I typically put it in the "watch pocket" (the small pocket above the regular hip pocket) because I already carry a knife and flashlight with pocket clips in the main right side pocket. It's fallen out twice from there. Just out of curiosity I clipped it inside the hammer loop on some carpenter pants while I was hanging out around the house and it fell out again. What do you guys find works best for easy access without losing it?

Tonight my wife and I were walking down a major metropolitan city street. For the next two or more blocks our side of the street was dark (as in you cannot see under the trees kind of dark ). However, we could see a tall figure weaving towards us (he was silhouetted against the light at the end of the black tunnel). He was half to a full block away. I did not feel fear, etc., but at age 66 did not like the idea of encountering him in total darkness with my wife, unarmed, and possibly having to deal. So, I asked her to cross the street to the lit side. I figured at least then I could see and if he crossed the street I would know something was up and might be able to prepare. Fortunately he kept going, but appeared to be drunk. My question is did I do the logical and prudent thing to cross the street into the light?

I currently study brazialian jiu jitsu in a dojo. I have studied judo and karate in the past. I would like to learn more pertaining to real world self defense.

I have started watching some boxing videos pertaining to defense tactics. I also watch judo videos on u tube. Any other tips you can offer to expand ones knowledge of self defense?

I live in Texas and bought sone pepper spray. I was wondering if I will get into trouble with police for carry it like that. Can I enter a store like that?

So I’m have a troublesome neighbor, and the police cannot do anything as I don’t have any damning proof against this person, I have called them many times and also the management from the building to no avail, just last night (November 25th), this individual followed me from the apartment to a local store two blocks away, wanting to fight because I don’t want anything to do with him, he squared up numerous times and told me he had a gun on him, luckily I was almost in the parking lot and he left me alone, I called the police and they met me at my apartment and talked to me, gave me a card with the case number and the officers name and numbers, I didn’t ask at the time because I was rattled, but now with time to calm down I’m wondering if I would be okay to use pepper spray to defend myself and my family given that the police have Pryor knowledge of this individual harassing me?

EDIT: I would like to make it clear that I do not want to hurt anyone, if I could I’d rather not deal with this situation at all, but nowadays it seems like violence is the only language some people understand.

I was friends with someone who turned out to be crazy, along with their husband. Ever since I unfriended them, they’ve been stalking us. We filed a restraining order, but they’re still stalking us, and I’m very worried they might break into the house and harm us. All I have for protection is a bat. How can I make my bat more effective and ensure I can defend myself if necessary? I’m already using the sock technique. Now I don’t ever resort for violence as my first option, but they have a good amount of guns. And that’s what scares me.

I formerly did boxing before and haven’t in a while but I really wanna know if having medium length nails is a problem or not… it’s a necessary sacrifice but I really don’t want to cut them. Any woman that might have tips? Or if I have to cut them just let me down slowly…

I really hate to find out from personal experience as I really hate the unnecessary abuse of animals. But after reading the comment from some cunt that thinks it's funny to have his dobbermann attack people I just had to ask it

If you're a self defence nerd and you know all this shit , you're heads on a swivel and you don't look like a target then you're not gonna get targeted for stuff

Like most self defense nerds who actually practice and go to the seminars look like people you don't wanna fuck with.

That chances of actually needing to use it are very low if you know it . It's the crazy people who don't care who they attack , the people into self defense already avoided them

The more you know the less you need.

Idk if this is the right place to post it :(

So im 16 years old and im shy, introvert and I rarely talk with other people and dont have much friends at school. When I was going to take a test some random kid which looked like 14/15 years old was blocking the door to the place where my class was headed and he was blocking everyone, so I just kept on walking while he was still there making me push him away of the door so everybody could go in.

Then I was chilling doing my test till like 4/5 guys (most of them looked like 17/18 + the previous kid) showed up at the class I was in when the kid started pointing at me and saying "it was him". They almost got their way in the class if the teacher didnt intervin, and they started saying things like "we need to talk alone", "meet us after lunch", "who do u think U are"

Now, I made it the whole day without getting seen by them, and Im home safe now, but monday I will come back to school and Im afraid they will still try to gang up on me. They didnt treat me physically but the "we need to talk alone" type of comments they trew made me very scared, and I still am.

I didnt recognize anyone's faces but when they were in the door if my class trowing in random "threats" they looked like the type of people who like to get into trouble and fights.

I already told my parents and main teacher about the situation, and I told the few friends + classmates I have a relationship with to try to be more cautious about who is surrounding me. Im almost every school break alone and that makes me be even more vunerable and scared, also I dont want to fight anyone neither I know how to, I Will just try to get into crowded areas at school.

Despite everything I did Im still scared asf that they Will do something to me or start picking on me even more (even tough I didnt show any week signs). Im just scared shitless and I dont know what to do about thid since Im a shy introvert kid who doesnt socialize :(

Please any advice will be welcome

what are your favourite youtube channels/resources for self defence?

general and more specific resources that cover: hand-to-hand combat, weapons choices/training, conflict resolution, situational awareness and defence against both human and animal attacks.

i'm a small guy so a channel geared towards how smaller people can defend themselves effectively would be most ideal, and i need information on how to defend myself from animal attacks too (dogs especially) as that's as likely and common occurrence in my area too unfortunately.

thanks.

When I say "self defense", I'm not talking about just actually defending yourself but actually putting a stop to whatever it is that's led you to protecting yourself.

I'll admit I haven't done much research but from my understanding while self defense classes are generally good at what they teach you, I don't know if they touch on being on the offensive in those given situations so that you can keep yourself safe when they aren't backing down. Pepper spray and tasers are good but I want to know a tried and true method that accomplishes both self defense and being able to stop an attacker without the need for anything other than your hands.

I also want to make it clear I'm not asking so I can learn to fight, I just want to learn to stop a physical altercation as soon as I can when just protecting myself from the blows isn't enough.

Hello, Do you know what the best practice is against attempted murder or rape of women?

I would say that JJB (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu) or judo is the best, because if someone tries to grab you, you know all the techniques to perform an arm lock, for example. Plus, you gain a lot of strength. (And of course, in most cases, women’s aggressors have never learned to fight; they are actually very weak).

I practice kickboxing, and the problem with boxing is that, while you know how to throw a punch, if a guy is bigger than you and grabs you, I’m not sure you could easily escape.

I’m trying to figure out what would be the best option for my child. Thanks!

Hi all, new to here, have been upping my self defense for a bit now with a crazy meth head stalker who's decided to target me. I got pepper spray now, but was wondering if I use it and it gets on something like a door handle or somewhere else you might touch, and accidentally rub it on your face, say. How long does the spray last on an object like that? I searched and only say results about how long its on the body or clothes. thanks in advance!

Should I start martial arts in case of a home intruder?

Is it something worth doing for things like home intruders or thugs approaching me? Just for self defence I want to be able to protect myself. I’m paranoid of thugs or gangsters approaching me at night (I might have to travel alone at night soon) and I’m paranoid of someone breaking into my house.

Should I start? Would it help me? For context I’m a skinny guy too, so I’m not even threatening looking, maybe 5”10 if I’m lucky (realistically I’m probably 5”9) so what should I do?

I’m paranoid I might get stabbed one day, or a thug will approach me, that’s my worst nightmare, a thug stabbing me. I couldn’t bear the pain. Kind of making me scared thinking about it.

Anyone know good brands that are reputable?

I heard Saber and Mace is good, but not sure how loud it should be to be effective unlike pepper sprays or tazers.

110-130db?

Im also thinking of a flashlight but too easy to ignore unfortunately.

This is for self defense (hope I never need it). I understand there is an allowable amount and strength. Ty!

Looking for some steel toe boot recommendations from the smaller-footed crowd (ladies sizes). I’m maximizing my high kick abilities just in case 🫡yknow?

I’ve noticed I usually tend to freeze up or maybe fawn instead of fighting back or fleeing. I get really really shaky, sometimes dizzy, and even sometimes lose my voice (unable to scream).

I’m really worried about having to physically defend myself if attacked. Especially because of recent events…it’s been more on my mind lately.

Is there a way to change that by myself? Like are there some sort of techniques I can use? Things I can implement in real time to maybe help ground myself and be able to take action while still in the heat of the moment if something does happen?

In light of recent events, I'm getting more serious about self defense. What can I use to protect myself outside that's NOT a g*n in NJ? I've been doing some research but haven't found anything all that clear yet. Thank you <3

I'm looking to make one of these. I know hickory is probably one of the best woods to use, but that seems to be a little hard to come by now. What other good woods would you recommend that could be used for such that won't just immediately shatter

Ok so if I wanted to move to Krav Maga and formally did boxing, is it harder or easier to get into? I’ve not looked up too much to do with Krav Maga as a whole but i know it includes some sort of boxing training. Does anyone have any advice or experience?