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- Vladimir Vasiliev's RMA Training Tips (18)
11 Crucial Safety Tips That Could Save Your Life
Article by: Alex Haddox1. The elbow is the strongest point on your body. If you are close enough to use it, do! 2. If a robber asks for your wallet and/or purse, DO NOT HAND IT TO HIM. Toss it away from you… Chances are that he is more interested in your wallet/purse than you, and he will [...]
Hotel Key Card Safety
Article by: Alex HaddoxEver wonder what is on your hotel magnetic key card? Answer: a. Customer’s name B. Customer’s partial home address c. Hotel room number d. Check-in date and out dates e. Customer’s credit card number and expiration date! When you turn them in to the front desk your personal information is there for any employee to [...]
How Tourist Can Avoid Being Attacked
Article by: Alex HaddoxFrom the continuing theme of travel protection over the past few articles, we are aware that tourists are selected as targets for criminal attacks. We now turn our attention to how to avoid being identified as tourists. This month we review some techniques on how not to invite trouble or tempt the predators. By adopting [...]
Hotel and Taxi Safety For Tourists
Article by: Alex HaddoxAn unfortunate reality is that tourists are targets. From the cabby that takes the long way to the hotel to run up the tab to the pickpocket lurking at the popular attraction, tourists are seen as gullible, blind, stupid, rich, and soft targets. They stick out from the locals like a brightly colored ATM machine. [...]
Knives As Defensive Weapons
Article by: Alex HaddoxThis month we continue our investigation into Defensive weapons; our topic is knives. However, first and foremost when it comes to weapons, always obey local laws. Country, State, County and even City ordinance and laws may be different or even in direct conflicthuman hostilities that range from visual intimidation to killing; replaces the martial arts [...]
Defensive Weapons, Handguns
Article by: Alex HaddoxWeapons are as old as man. From rocks and sticks to the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM), there are enough variations to fill a shelf of encyclopedias. In the interest of brevity, over the next three articles I will discuss the two most common found on our urban streets and one you should know about: Handguns, [...]
Parking Lot Safety, Part 2
Article by: Alex HaddoxLast month we initiated our discussion of Parking Lot Safety. This month we pick up where we left off and conclude our discourse. As you approach your car, scanaction of looking for other targets after firing a firearm. the area around your vehicle and backseat. This need not be an overt inspection; a quick glance [...]
Parking Lot Safety, Part 1
Article by: Alex HaddoxCrime is an unfortunate reality in our increasingly compacted urban communities. Raising awareness about the methods used by criminals and equipping readers with the knowledge to reduce their exposure to attacks, are ways to ensure they will be less likely to become a victim of a crime. We do not want to turn everyone into [...]
Defensive Weapons, Kubotans
Article by: Alex HaddoxThe last defensive weapon I’ll talk about in this series is the Kubotan. First and foremost, always obey local laws. Country, State, County and even City ordinance and laws may be different or even in direct conflicthuman hostilities that range from visual intimidation to killing; replaces the martial arts term “fight” because not all human [...]
