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Cover & Concealment: It’s not just for the military anymore!

August 8, 2016

It’s a sad commentary on the state of the world that so many terms and issues that originally belonged to the military (like “cover & concealment”) have not only become common in the world of law enforcement, they have now become common in everyday civilians’ lives. I was just going over the FBI’s 2014 report on Active Shooter Study (covering 2000-2013). Surely enough, there is a continuous rise in the number and frequency of these shootings. If you’d like to…

Cranford Blackmon

July 25, 2016

Cranford has been fighting to save those in need since he was old enough to hold a G.I.Joe and a box full of plastic green army men. Back then he was saving the world from monsters and cartoon villains. A lot of things in the world have changed through the years, but Cranford’s desire to fight for others hasn’t, and there are still monsters and villains to deal with. In high school he volunteered on a rural fire department and…

Hopewell Baptist Church: Caring for the Community’s Safety

July 22, 2016

Here at LaBCaF, we believe in taking care of others by teaching them how to take care of themselves. That is the entire focus of our company. So we are always excited when we find an organization that shares that same desire. We’re even more excited when we are able to help that organization. My wife Penny met the Senior Pastor of Hopewell Baptist Church in Clanton Alabama a few months ago. When Senior Pastor Larry Sailes, who is also…

The Homewood Star interviews LaBCaF about their Legs and Brains, Claws and Fangs Self-Protection Course for women.

June 24, 2016

We had the pleasure of meeting with Erica Techo from The Homewood Star. Read more as she goes into detail about the Legs and Brains, Claws and Fangs Self-Protection Course created by Cranford Blackmon. (Update: Some of our programs have changed. Subscribe to our email list to stay up to date.) http://thehomewoodstar.com/peopleplaces/pursuing-personal-protection623/

WXPH – Ion Media’s “The Alabama Way” interviews Penny Blackmon

June 24, 2016

Watch Penny Blackmon as she is interviewed by Ion Media’s, Debra Perry, on “The Alabama Way.” She shares her personal story, and how taking the Legs and Brains, Claws and Fangs class has given her back her personal power. (Update: Some of our programs have changed. Subscribe to our email list to stay up to date.)

WXPH – Ion Media’s “The Alabama Way” interviews class creator, Cranford Blackmon

June 19, 2016

WXPH – Ion Media’s “The Alabama Way” interviews class creator, Cranford Blackmon Watch Cranford Blackmon as he is interviewed by Ion Media’s Debra Perry’s show, “The Alabama Way.” Cranford explains what inspired him to create the Legs and Brains, Claws and Fangs Self-Protection Course for women. He also explains why we are different from the typical self-defense classes out there. And finally, he shares what the biggest mistake that women make when it comes to protecting themselves. WXPH – Ion…

Are you willing to be a hero?

June 17, 2016

Being a “hero.” That’s sounds like a real stretch for most people. When you think of the term “hero,” what picture comes to mind? A policeman? A fireman? A rescue worker? A soldier? They can all certainly be heroes. But the term “hero” doesn’t just belong to those men and women in high-risk careers. It belongs to that person who stopped to help a stranger, who helped to feed the hungry, and so many more. “Hero” isn’t a term we…

The Violence Conundrum

May 28, 2016

My life purpose seems to be a conundrum. I believe in non-violence. I believe in peace. I don’t like to hear about people hurting other people or animals. And yet I was drawn to “fighting” from a very young age. All my childhood games and playing revolved around being a soldier, a special agent, a police officer. Surprisingly, I have now been all of those things and more. I have been trained how to do very violent things in order…

ABC 33/40 Talk of Alabama Interview

April 13, 2016

Hey everyone, we just wanted to share the LaBCaF interview we did this morning on Talk of Alabama, ABC 33/40 with Nicole Allshouse. They were so kind to invite us onto the show and we’re really thankful for the opportunity to share what we do with their audience. It was great for everyone to see the many common items that can be used for self-protection / self-defense, no matter where they find themselves. Cranford & Penny Blackmon (Update: some of…

WYDE’s Lindenberg Show interviews LaBCaF, LLC listen in here

April 8, 2016

We had the privilege of speaking with Andrea and Jessica on WYDE 101.1 The Lindenberg Show. Listen in to see why we do what we do, and why we are so passionate about transforming fear into strength and confidence. (Update: some of the programs mentioned have changed. Subscribe to our email list to stay up to date on our growth.)

Plants as Part of your Home Security Plan

April 5, 2016

By Cranford Blackmon One of the things we like to focus on in all of our programs is that safety and security doesn’t have to be complex or difficult. There are so many things you can do to make your home less of a target for bad guys. We like to teach that the best way to make yourself and your home a “bad” target is by using layers of simple security. Using plants can add a few more layers…

The Shelby County Reporter writes an article on LaBCaF, LLC

April 4, 2016

We were very excited to be interviewed by Jessa Pease with the Shelby County Reporter. Learn a little more about us by reading here. (Update: some of the programs mentioned have changed. Subscribe to our email list to stay up to date.) http://www.shelbycountyreporter.com/2016/03/28/local-self-protection-class-empowers-women/