There’s a dangerous myth that violence is something that only happens in “bad neighbourhoods.” That if your home is in a nice suburb, if you drive a luxury SUV, if you shop at Whole Foods and live in a detached house with a trimmed lawn - you’re safe. That’s no longer true. If it even ever was. Since 2022, we've been seeing a sharp rise in targeted crimes in so-called “safe” areas - break-ins, carjackings, and home invasions aimed not at random opportunity, but at lifestyle

In our Danger Plus One series, we’ve explored the critical assumptions that shape our mindset for effective self-defense: assume your...