Krav Maga

This week, I decided to revisit reader questions about self-defense. Read on for a refresher in personal protection protocol.

This week’s questions run the gamut from the best self-defense course for kids to my No. 1 shotgun recommendation to practical home security measures for apartment dwellers — and more.

I don’t advocate violence for violence’s sake. But when it comes to self-defense, you should do whatever you need to do to get out of the situation alive.

I’m no Olympic medal-winning judo champion, but I do know a thing or two about defending myself in life-or-death situations. When it comes to self-defense, sometimes you’ve got to break the rules.