Covert Self-Defense - The Unexpected Advantage of Fighting with a Pen

Author: J-F Truchon (founder of The Atomic Bear)Foreword: Doug Marcaida (celeb judge from the show Forged in Fire)Illustrator: Tom MandrakeMost of the time, the world feels safe—until suddenly it isn’t. When danger strikes and you are your own first responder, all you have is your judgment, your composure, and whatever you can get your hands on.Hope is not a plan, and uncertainty is not protection. What many people don’t realize is that they already carry a simple, powerful tool that can shift the odds: a pen. Legal, discreet, and always within reach, it becomes an unexpected advantage when you have to protect yourself or your loved ones.Covert Self-Defense reveals how to use this everyday object with confidence and precision. With guidance from edged-weapons expert Doug Marcaida, and vivid action illustrations by Tom Mandrake, you’ll explore real scenarios, proven techniques, and the simple movements that matter if forced into a fight.This book goes beyond technique. You’ll learn: Ho