A new decade dawns. Say good-bye to 2019 – HELLO 2020!
Gratitude can soothe the soul. Gratitude helps remind yourself of the things that truly matter, for us at Incognito Wear IX, we are grateful for YOU! “Thank you” for all the support you’ve shown us this past year.
The Christmas season has a way of making me filled with gratitude and hope, and big dreams for 2020. It’s going to be a big year!…Politically and otherwise.
A “Gratitude List” is a wonderful way to shift the focus off of self and on to others. At the core of Incognito Wear IX, is you. We want to walk beside you on your concealed carry journey. Carrying on body does change your wardrobe and we give you clothing to empower you.
As we forge this new decade, let us not forget to be grateful for the 2nd Amendment and the right to defend yourself. However, we better stand up and fight to keep it.
I’m Grateful, that Women are the fastest growing demographic in the firearm industry! I’m grateful to know we’re not alone in this!
I’m grateful for the gift of creativity. I need your feedback to develop better solutions in concealment clothing to help others as they come beside us. Don’t you agree, It’s better to have a weapon to defend yourself and not need it; than to need one and have No way to defend yourself.
We’re Grateful you found us and to be able to create women’s concealed carry clothing that let’s you feel feminine, confident, armed while remaining incognito. These are the things that are on my list that I’ll focus on this year. Along with being grateful for each of you, this years goal is to be more grateful for my life, for my children, still hoping to hear from my oldest child (it’s been nearly 14 yrs) and to focus more on my health.
Let’s reap the many benefits of making and reflecting on a Gratitude List. They say it can actually put you in a better mood and increase your energy. I can’t wait for that!
So, Let’s start this year off right. Let’s start our list by being grateful for what we DO have in our lives. I’m looking to develop a stronger feeling of connection to and solidarity with you, and our Second Amendment community.
Experts say, the act of making a Gratitude List will improve your outlook on life, will give you benefits such as less anxiety and better sleep. (I find knowing how to shoot, and having a firearm and the ability to defend myself does as well).
Thank you for letting us be a part of your life. Let us know what you’d like to know more of. We are so Grateful for you and your support and want to give you more of what you need.
BE GRATEFUL not only for THIS SEASON, but all year. Keeping you armed in style & Incognito!
Hope your New Year it the best ever! Here’s to 2020
Black Friday shopping marked with bomb threats, shooting incident, multiple stabbings
Would you ever expect this to happen on the busiest shopping day of the year?
You may have heard about these stories, all or some of them, and they are tragic, but could it have been prevented?
Black Friday has been a family tradition for years! For us, Thanksgiving is more about making a Christmas shopping list than about the turkey! Excitement builds as sisters strategize about who’s going in which direction (of town) and to which stores. We’ve divided up to concur the best deals and the most savings. So much anticipation about the best shopping day of the year!
Until something like this happens…. and it can happen anywhere!
Amidst crowds of shoppers…
Out of nowhere, in the midst of the crowd comes a scream, people running everywhere, pure PANIC! A knife attack, threat with a bomb or shots fired.
It’s scary! Absolutely frightening! and it’s the last thing you thought would EVER happen to you or around you. So, it begs the question, would this be as scary IF you had a way to protect yourself and loved ones? A way for you to fight back. Even though, the thought of having a loaded weapon on your body may be somewhat scary in itself, or what if you had pepper spray, a personal alarm, your own knife, a taser or stun gun? How would you feel about being in that situation now?
Others are uncontrollable. The who, where and how is what the advantage the criminal has, but neither is the criminal thinking that there may be a ‘fight’ reaction to his harmful plan of attack.
Such is the lifestyle for self reliance, being your own defender and first responder. Becoming familiar with devices for self protection, whether it be non lethal (Damsel in Defense offers many types of self defense tools and can be ordered through my Damsel Pro page) or lethal, there’s something for anyone willing to invest in themselves. We all just have to start the journey to save our lives.
Unfortunately, crime seems to lurk ‘just around the corner’. Don’t be a victim, become situational aware and remove the likelihood of being the opportunity a thief would be looking for.
If you’re interested in learning about firearms for self defense, there are several women organization to look into: A girl and A Gun or The Well Armed Woman, as well as checking with your local range. Some local police departments sponsor self defense classes free of charge.
Can you believe it’s this time of the year already! We are preparing for our holidays sales events – the best of the year!
thanksgiving sale, shopping, great deal, sale, come early, stay late, shop to you drop
We wish you the best as you come together with family and friends to celebrate your traditions and maybe start new ones. I come from a fairly large family of three sisters. It’s hard getting family together some times, and traveling can add on stress. This year, our “core family” tradition is melding to accommodate the growing extended family – adding a son in law and grandchildren.
A favorite tradition for my sister and I was spreading out the Thanksgiving Day paper and making our Christmas lists.
As we got older, The Thanksgiving Day paper became our shopping list for Christmas. My sister’s and I would develop a plan ,going in opposite directions or different anchor big box stores, and help each other get the coveted holiday toy And, the best BLACK FRIDAY DEALS AND DOOR BUSTERS to save money!
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This holiday season you’ll be the best dressed and armed!
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“Those who do not learn history are boomed to repeat it” George Santayana.
On this Veterans Day, I couldn’t think of anything more profound. Today, as we celebrate all those who have served this country, who have fought and have seen first hand the cost of our Freedom.
Our past, whether our country’s or our own personal past, is what makes us who we become in the present.
We learn and grow by our experience. Because of those who went before us, We are a GREAT country! We’re founded on Christian values and principals which guide us to be and become our best.
This may seem like a Halloween nightmare! But it’s real; and it happens just that Quick!
I give this woman kudos for her alertness and seeing the men, giving her time to back up but she wasn’t prepared. What could or should she have done? What would you do in this situation?
We have awareness months for so many good causes. For example, October is Brest Cancer Awareness Month, but we fail to make every monthSituational Awareness Month in our own lives. By being aware of your surroundings you are scarring the attacker away! You are not going to be an easy victim.
Additionally, imagine how this scenario could have turned out if these simple procedures were enacted.
One, carrying a loaded firearm or other self-defense tool. Two, LOCK your vehicle doors and keep your keys in your pocket or hands.
Here’s the deal: “The attackers choose the who, when, where and the how of the attack. The defender never knows when (and seldom if) they are going to be targeted”. (from ParatusPlease).
Please develop a habit to ALWAYS LOCK your car doors. Lock them when you exit the vehicle, specially at gas stations. Lock them if you’re ‘just going to be a second’. A second is all it takes -for someone to steal your vehicle, your purse, or more.
Better yet, learn to protect yourself. A second can change your life. You will be your own first responder. Listen to that little voice that’s warning you! Don’t succumb to a false sense of “politeness” or fail to act due to some self imposed “embarrassment” if you do ___ or act this way that someone may think…x,y,x. It’s time to take this seriously. Your life may literally depend on it. Besides, if your gut is right won’t you be glad you listened and acted reasonable. Awareness is a deterrent.
photo: preppersillustrated.com
Being aware lets you think through your options of response. Do you fight? Do you de-escalate? Do you speak and / or make eye contact? Do you have a weapon to fight back? Either non-lethal or lethal.
Having a plan in advance is critical. Thinking rationally in the midst of being attacked is not likely. You can only go where your mind has already been.
There are lots of non-lethal options to choose from if you’re not ready for a firearm. Begin by putting some layers in place. Living a lifestyle of safety may mean changing your wardrobe as you make this shift in your daily routine and develop new habits.
It’s all a process; slow and steady. Small changes can be huge.
Just remember the saying by Clint Smith who said it best, “Carrying a gun is not supposed to be comfortable, it is supposed to be comforting.“Yes, it may be heavy, bulky, a little scary, uncomfortable-at times, and a wee bit challenging.
I know first-hand the challenges in dressing around a firearm. I had a
closet full of “Nothing to wear” clothes. Nothing that wouldn’t print the image
of my gun. That’s one reason I started designing clothing because we carry too!
Most concealed carry options are designed for men. Tight or fitted clothing is
not a good choice when you want to concealed carry.
See danger before it gets you!
The idea of course is to see danger before it sees you! Criminals are looking for easy targets. That means the victim never sees the danger coming until it’s too late! We don’t want you to be that person.
Start today with making a single small change. Start noticing people around you – you might actually be surprised at how many are completely unaware (they’ll be the ones with their face down & on their phones) – but not you! You are starting a new safety habit ?.
I’ve started making this a game. After speaking with someone and you are no longer in their presence, try to recap what they are wearing. Could you give a detailed description on the individual for a rendering? You can even do this with people passing you on the street. The focus is to actually LOOK at people.
Learn from my mistakes #112 – Your kids are more risk than you think!
Happy Fall Y’all! I know many of you are ready for cooler weather – me too! It’s been a hot summer and I’m beginning to see signs of Fall- Yeah! What does this mean for you and keeping your kids safe?
Daylight hours are fading and Halloween decorations are showing up everywhere! If you have young kids, this is an exciting time.
BUT- there’s a spooky side ….
Are you talking to them about staying safe? Specially, about a different kind of ‘stranger danger’. It’s likely, your family will be in some crowded area this fall enjoying fall festivals, going to corn mazes, bon fires, camping and of course a night of “Trick or Treating”.
How aware are you?… really aware of who may be among the crowds looking at your kids?
Let’s begin thinking in layers and being aware of our surroundings. Most of these events are in large crowds, lots of people, young and old. Should you need to defend yourself, considering that more people are beyond your target, And, since one of our RULES OF GUN SAFETY this many not be this best plan or first line of defense. Not to mention, this action could make for a legal nightmare.
Given that (drawing a firearm) isn’t a great first choice, have you empowered your children to also be a part of their own self-defense? There are some great options in the way of non-lethal tools available on our site, like TackiKey or pepper spray or even better Protected Pepper with Shield Technology, that alerts five close contacts that you have deployed the pepper spray. This is from Damsel in Defense, for which I am a consultant.
There’s another type of threat that we don’t commonly think about and it’s not a pleasant thought either. The thought there are predators seeking to steal our children and maybe in a position of authority (with our kids). Primarily, child pornography and sex trafficking.
How do you talk to kinds about these unpleasant topics? We’ve got an answer! There’s a book series, Safe Hearts from Damsel in Defense, to help explain on a kid’s level what’s not ‘normal’ behavior from an adult. We should be aware and also teach our children to listen and respect that small inner voice and what to do if they ever find themselves in such a predicament.
From Damsel in Defense Safe Hearts series
I know first-hand, that this type of thing can happen at any age, even at college- male or female. It’s important to teach ‘em while they’re young! I’m grateful my son sensed something wasn’t right and listened to that voice – trusted his instinct. I admit these sort of topics weren’t widely discussed nor did they have the news coverage when my children were young, nor was I living a lifestyle of safety then. Again the statement rings true; Knowledge is Power
Enlarge your circle of empowerment by teaching your kids, who will tell their friends and share correct knowledge and what to do if they ever experience such a situation. It’s unfortunate that this is reality. Better to be prepared, as best as possible.
