Take the Leap in 2008 on Leap Year’s Day and Report Sexual Assault
Become a part of an International Day of Action and say Enough is Enough – Stop Sexual Assault
Our silence and inaction only serves the interests of the criminals and offenders, to sit back and do nothing only hurts the victim yet again.
Remember, you can report sexual assault at any time, you do not need to wait for a leap day.
Shooting While Pregnant: Dangerous or Not?
Unfortunately, there are no definitive studies that clearly answer this question.
When this topic first came up this author contacted several respected doctors for their opinion (including the co-author of this article) as to whether a pregnant student should participate in a firearms training course for women. The doctors we contacted seemed to agree that there was no reason why she shouldn't shoot. We knew the range was lead-free and the ammunition was frangible, and with that proviso, the doctors all agreed.
17th Annual AWSDA Conference a Success!!
Stay tuned for a review and photos in the Photo gallery. We will be posting a slide show of some of the classes and participants, activities and fun.
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Conference Courses Taught...
Larry Smith: "Live Fire Arms Training"
Susan Baldwin: "Tactical Handgun Class"
Sheryl Wilson: "Pregnant Women Can’t Defend Themselves?"
Lisa Abbott: "Lay ‘em Out: Business Cards, Brochures & Flyers"
Katy Mattingly: "When She’s Already Been Hurt – Challenges for Self-Defense Instructors"
Cheryl Furhman: "Parent - Child Self Defense Class"
Sheila Haddad: "Steady Mental State – Recognizing Emotional/Mental States and Staying
Steady in a Conflict Situation"
Martin Smith: "Getting in to a State – The Right State"
Allen Reed: "Dressed for Success: Using Improvised Weapons"
Roy Dunklebarger: "Get Your Head in the Game" & "Sharpen Your Edge Ensure the Win"
Tim Kossow: "Strike Force Woman’s Defender"
Calvin Miller: "Back to Basics: Fine Tuning Your Techniques"
Deanna Enis: "Using a Perpetrators Grabs and Holds Against Them to Gain Control"
Jennifer Haas: "Defense Against Knife Attacks"
To get the full description of the courses, click here....
Conference Sponsors Thank you for your support!!
Aerko International
410 NE 5th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
Phone: 800-565-8475
Fax: 954-565-8499
Contact: Kevin Dallett
Product/Service: Aerosol defense sprays, commonly referred to as pepper spray.
Slogan/Motto: A product everyone should have and never have to use. Be prepared.
www.aerko.com
ITC Consultancy
118 Chilwell Road, Beeston
Nottingham NG9 1ES
United Kingdom
Contact: Martin J. Smith
Safe Women Safe Kids
PO Box 1007 Taylors, SC 29687 USA
Phone: (864) 304-8190
Contact: Deanna Enis
Product/service: We offer a variety women's self defense classes as well as age appropriate self defense classes for children.
Slogan/Motto: Empowerment, Education, and Training
www.safewomensafekids.com
Strike Force Personal Defense Products Group LCC
1036 SE 3rd Avenue
P.O. Box 798
Mill City, OR 97360
Phone: 503-897-4300
Fax: 503-897-4339
Contact: Tom E. Hasenyager
Product/Service: Design and manufacture of personal defense tools for women
Slogan/Motto: "Let's put our fists down hard on aggressive attackers of women" Our products are expressly designed to meet the needs of women for a safe, discreet, comfortable and highly functional impact.