NOTE: This book is written for a US audience. In most or all Australian states, it is illegal to own a firearm, pepper spray or other item for the purpose of self defense. This book is offered for sale for the purpose of information concerning practices in the United States and should not be taken as advice for Australian residents.

In Personal Defense for Women, author Gila Hayes shows how to build awareness to avoid confrontations a and how to fight back when necessary. When it comes to personal safety and security in your home, in your car, in your workplace and on the campus, thereas no better guide than Personal Defense for Women. Common-sense, practical advice on:

* Avoiding confrontations

* Personal defense techniques

*Safe, responsible use of pepper sprays, Tasers, handguns, revolvers and shotguns

About the Author

A 10-year veteran of the Seattle Police Department, where she served as Department Firearms Instructor, Gila Hayes has a long career writing for publications including Women & Guns. She is also Contributing Editor for Women's Issues for Gun Digest. With her husband Mark, she operates The Firearms Academy of Seattle, Inc., a practical firearms training school. In addition, Gila has recently started a second business, the Armed Citizens Legal Defense Network.