ST PAUL, Minn. — A bill seeking to eliminate a person's "duty to retreat" before using reasonable force when defending themselves or others failed to get enough votes in the Minnesota House of ...

Kelly Herron took a self-defense class just three weeks before the attack. — -- Days after repelling a brutal attack while out for a run at a park in Seattle, one jogger has gotten her stride ...

BAY VILLAGE, Ohio -- Women looking to learn practical self-defense skills have a number of opportunities to do so in Rocky River and Bay Village. The Bay Village Police Department is offering a free ...

FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WKRG) – The Fairhope Police Department hosted a self-defense class on Tuesday night for female college students who are headed away from home in the fall. The class kicked off at 6 p.m ...

Strike it Strong is a local group that hosts self-defense classes aimed at making women feel safe and empowered. Friends Cheryl Squadrito and Nancy Starr started the nonprofit during the holiday ...

Though violent crime rates have dipped both nationwide and in New Orleans, self defense experts say sharpening the senses and practicing strength training are still important tools for staying safe.