Some of the most common non-lethal self-defense tools on the market include stun guns, pepper spray and other gadgets — but it’s critical to understand how to use them safely and legally ...

Many more people were disabled or maimed. And yet many Americans believe owning a gun makes them safer. In fact, self-defense is the number one reason people give for owning a gun.

People with firearm access are far more likely to experience gun violence than to use their weapon for self-defense, according to a new Rutgers Health study. Although self-defense is the primary ...

Many states permit hunters to carry a handgun for self-defense. It’s not so important for rifle hunters, because in most outdoor situations a rifle is as good or better for self-defense than any ...