There’s a quiet revolution happening in the world of gun ownership in America — and it’s being led by women. For years, firearms ownership was seen as a predominantly male activity, but recent trends ...

Probably the most important way we’re different from most self-defense is that we actively oppose victim-blaming. We know that whatever someone decides to do in any situation, whatever action they do ...

NORTH AUGUSTA — Block, chop, and strike were among the techniques women and girls learned to protect themselves during a recent self-defense class. A women’s self-defense class was held at the Nancy ...

When Mindy Lin founded Damsel in Defense in 2011, she did more than just launch a business—she ignited a movement. With a mission to empower women through education, personal safety products, and ...

The word “ohana” means family in Hawaiian. For a newly formed nonprofit in Vancouver, it’s more than just a word. It’s a mission to empower women through self-defense. Formed in August 2024, Ohana ...