Self Defense - Apartment Prepper

Self Defense with a Walking Stick

January 18, 2024 Apartment Prepper Defense, Emergency Preparedness, Self Defense

Written by Bernie Carr When I was very young, I remember my grandfather used to carry a walking stick whenever he went out. He showed me the stick and how

Should You Get a Stun Gun or Taser for Self-Defense?

June 29, 2023 Apartment Prepper Emergency Preparedness, Self Defense

Written by Bernie Carr I was watching a popular vlogger the other day and she mentioned she was armed with a Taser as she went to explore an isolated area.

What You Need to Know About Pepper Spray

May 11, 2023 Apartment Prepper Defense, Emergency Preparedness, Self Defense

Written by Bernie Carr Over the years, I’ve talked about looking into ways to defend yourself in case of danger. Pepper spray is one of the methods, among others. Before

Is Wasp Spray Good for Self-Defense?

January 18, 2021 Apartment Prepper Apartment Prepper, Apartment Prepping, Emergency Preparedness, Self Defense

I’ve come across several articles that recommends using wasp spray for self-defense, not just as a improvised weapon when you have nothing else, but actually going out and buying a bottle of wasp spray and keeping it for self defense. Proponents point out that wasp spray is readily available, inexpensive, has a range of 20 feet and can be used to temporarily blind an attacker. We need to talk about this.

Self-defense with Improvised Weapons

December 2, 2019 aptprepper Emergency Preparedness, Self Defense

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com A couple of recent unrelated events in the news highlight the importance of self-defense with improvised weapons. Let’s take a look and discuss

Krav Maga Tactical Survival Book Review and Giveaway

March 9, 2017 aptprepper Book Review, Emergency Preparedness, Security, Self Defense

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com Krav Maga Tactical Survival by Gershon Ben Keren is about using Krav Maga techniques in real life situations. It is all about evaluating

Watch Your Back Book Review and Giveaway

November 26, 2016 aptprepper Book Review, Emergency Preparedness, Safety, Security, Self Defense

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com Every year, as we get closer to the holidays, we hear news reports about people being victims of crime. We are also hearing

Beware these Pitfalls when Using Pepper Spray

July 5, 2013 aptprepper Apartment Prepper, Apartment Prepping, Emergency Preparedness, Safety, Self Defense

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com We keep prepper spray as part of our overall defense strategy. We have tiny key chain sprays, as well as bear spray which

Stun Gun Vs. Taser

April 10, 2013 aptprepper Emergency Preparedness, Safety, Security, Self Defense, Stun Gun, Taser

stun gun This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com With all the talk about personal defense, it seems even tasers are being debated in one state. The article got me