The media and legislators are trying to figure out the opioid addiction epidemic in America. And with good reason. As The American Society of Addiction Medicine now reports: “Drug overdose is the leading cause of accidental death in the US, with 47,055 lethal drug overdoses in 2014. Opioid addiction is driving this epidemic. There were 18,893 […]
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You may be brand new to firearms and shooting. Or, you could be a grizzled old veteran shooter like me. In any case, basic firearm safety must always be first and foremost on your mind. I offer the following basic firearm safety tips based on decades of shooting experience and having been a State of California Department
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There are many ways to protect yourself. And among the best is to learn a martial art. It can help you feel safer and defend yourself in a frightening situation. Also, it can help you feel better about yourself and be more physically fit. But which martial art should you choose? That question requires some
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Voters across the country must soon decide, should marijuana be legal? Marijuana’s harmful effects on physical and mental health have been well-documented. Refer to “10 Marijuana Myths” on this website for specifics. However, there are also other considerations when deciding should marijuana be legal. Children: Pot is especially harmful to children as their brains and
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Whether for business or pleasure, you may not realize it. However, you are a target for crime. Yep, the fact is, many criminals target travelers for an easy score. That’s why you need to be aware of tips for your personal security when traveling. Why do crooks target travelers? There are several reasons. First, travelers usually
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The recent Stanford swimmer rape case reminds us that rape prevention needs to be on top of every woman’s mind. Almost one in 5 American women report having been raped at some point in their lives according to The Center for Disease Control (www.cdc.gov). Also, a study from www.D2L.org estimates that one in 10 American
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Your home can be most vulnerable to burglars when you are away. So here are some tips to help you secure your home when traveling. It is important to secure your home when traveling because FBI compiles crime statistics that show: Every day, 5400 burglaries are committed in America. That’s about one every 15 seconds. Homes
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Here are some of the best home security tips we have found. Why do you need to be on guard? Because the FBI reports (https://ucr.fbi.gov/crime-in-the-u.s/2010/crime-in-the-u.s.-2010/property-crime/burglarymain): Over 2 million burglaries are committed in the US each year. Of all burglaries, 60.5 percent involved forcible entry, 33.2 percent were unlawful entries (without force), and the remainder (6.3 percent)
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If you are thinking of buying a gun, you are not alone. Because according to the FBI, June, 2016 was the 14th consecutive month of record gun sales in America. Consequently, over 2.1 million background checks were completed for new gun purchases; that’s the most since mandatory background checks became law in May, 1998. Clearly, something
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