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Knowledge Is Protection

Expert guidance on self-defense, awareness, and firearms training — designed around how women actually learn and live.

In-Depth Articles

7 articles
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The Six-Layer Protection System Designed for Women

Not recycled self-defense advice — a proprietary framework that changes how you move through the world. Discover what makes The Fierana Method™ different.

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What to Do If You're Being Followed

A practical, non-panic guide for the situation every woman fears.

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Why Traditional Self-Defense Training Fails Women

It's not you. It's the system. Here's what's broken — and what actually works.

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The Fierana Shift: The Mindset That Changes Everything

Why mindset comes before technique — and how to build the foundation that makes everything else work.

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The Truth About Women and Firearms

The firearms industry wasn't built for you. Here's what they're not telling you.

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How to Set Boundaries Without Apologizing

Your "no" is a complete sentence. Learn the language of boundaries.

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Quick Guides

8 guides • 5 min or less

5-Minute Safety Check for Your Home

3 min read

What to Keep in Your Car for Safety

4 min read

The "Get Home Safe" Routine

3 min read

How to Hold Your Keys (And What Actually Works)

2 min read

What to Do in the First 5 Seconds of a Threat

4 min read

Talking to Your Kids About Safety

5 min read

The Pre-Travel Safety Checklist

4 min read

What to Say When Someone Won't Take "No"

3 min read

Myth Busters

10 common myths debunked
Myth

"Put your keys between your fingers for a weapon"

Myth

"Yell 'FIRE' instead of 'HELP'"

Myth

"Women should carry small/pink guns"

Myth

"You need to be strong to defend yourself"

Myth

"Attackers are strangers in dark alleys"

Myth

"A gun in the home makes you safer"

Myth

"Martial arts training prepares you for real attacks"

Myth

"If you fight back, you'll make it worse"

Myth

"Awareness means being paranoid"

Myth

"You'll 'just know' what to do in the moment"

Glossary

31 essential terms
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Self-Assessment Quizzes

2 quizzes

How Safe Is Your Daily Routine?

Take this 2-minute assessment to identify gaps in your everyday safety habits.

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Are You Ready to Own a Firearm?

An honest assessment to help you decide if firearm ownership is right for you.

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Downloadable Checklists

6 PDF checklists

First Gun Purchase Checklist

PDF

Home Security Audit

PDF

What to Do After a Scary Encounter

PDF

Questions to Ask a Firearms Instructor

PDF

The "New Normal" Routine Checklist

PDF

Travel Safety Checklist

PDF

FAQ Deep Dives

10 common questions answered

Can I carry a gun in my purse?

How do I get a concealed carry permit?

What should I do if I have to use my firearm in self-defense?

Is it safe to keep a gun with kids in the house?

How do I talk to my family about my decision to carry?

What is required to purchase a handgun?

What gun should I buy for self-defense?

How much training do I really need?

What if I'm not sure I could actually shoot someone?

Should I tell my partner/roommate I have a gun?

Career & Life Stage Resources

Resources for the life you're actually living

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