Fact: a vehicle is stolen every 25 seconds in the US. New vehicles are not the only targets, but older vehicles are actually a fan favorite because most of them are easy to steal, and its parts are in high demand.... More...

History has shown that many criminals choose Mexico as a country where they feel they can avoid the long arm of American law. Max Factor heir, Andrew Luster, was living in Puerto Vallarta at the time of his arrest by reality TV host and bounty hunter, Duane "The Dog" Chapman.... More...

Science has come a long way in helping authorities catch the culprits. Other than relying on witness testimony, juries have looked to scientific facts that have been able to speak louder on a witness stand in order to convince them to convict or acquit a defendant.... More...

A bounty hunter (a.k.a. bail enforcement agent, bail agent, bail officer, fugitive recovery officer, or bail fugitive recover specialist) is a person who arrests fugitives for compensation.... More...

Unlike many personal stun guns on the market, the C2 is not shaped like a gun. It's more like an electric razor. Its unique shape means that attackers are less likely to realize that it is a threat, which makes it easily concealable.... More...

If you have ever watched Arts & Entertainment''s Dog - The Bounty Hunter on cable TV and wondered how is it that the Dog, Duane Chapman, is allowed to make an arrest? Exactly what is he doing to force an arrest?... More...

Some question how the assailant was able to obtain a firearm if he is not legal to vote in a country that gave him only a green card, a status signifying a halfway point between illegal status and full-fledged American.... More...

What went on in the mind of this young man? What could possibly drive him to a mentally depressed state that ultimately lead to him to snap as he did? Is it possible that he did not have a good home life?... More...

There are self defense classes that are taught specifically for the female community where no men are allowed to take. The class should also teach self defense methods catered to females who are short in stature.... More...

Once you choose a method necessary to use on your attacker, react quickly and efficiently. Defend yourself with whatever means is reasonable and necessary. Do so in order to stop the assault and not to kill the attacker.... More...

A troubled individual, Cho Seung Hui, a South Korean national and a U.S. legal resident, took things to the extreme by taking the lives of 32 of his fellow VT students and ultimately himself.... More...

The last 10 years or so, there has been a new martial art that has made a lasting impression on the European community. It is called nunchaku-do or loosely translated "the way of the nunchaku."... More...

One of the most prevalent crimes in America right now is identity theft. The victims of this crime can attest that taking the time to prevent the thieves from stealing your identity is far better than trying to clean up the mess after the fact.... More...

Auto theft happens all of the time, everywhere in the world. However, there are vehicles that are more of a target to auto thieves than others. You can take several measures to protect your vehicle from getting stolen and it does not take much effort or money.... More...

One of the keys to effective use of defense pepper spray is timing. Exactly when to bring pepper spray out on an attacker can be critical to the result of the situation.... More...

Developing awareness for your personal safety is more than simply being cognizant that you could face a potential attack. It is more than realizing you need to take measures to defend yourself.... More...

What also contributes to the crime rate in such places? Is it just the lack of money for low income families? Sometimes, crime can be attributed to the lack of education on the part of the perpetrator or their families.... More...

Unlike a keychain spray unit, larger pepper spray units can be carried in several ways in various places. For women the most likely place to put pepper spray is in the purse. What should not be obvious is how you carry your purse.... More...

Some pepper spray manufacturers make spray that put out different spray patterns. There is the cone and the stream spray pattern.... More...

If you choose pepper spray to be your primary weapon for self defense, it is recommended that you carry the largest size that is practical and legal for you. For 2 oz. pepper sprays, these measure about 4" in length and 1" in diameter.... More...