SPRING, Texas – Violence against women is a problem we don’t talk about enough—until it hits someone we know. But the numbers already tell the story: globally, nearly one in three women has experienced physical or sexual violence.
Here in Houston, the issue is not abstract. So far in 2026, Houston police data shows 91 women have been raped, and 2,142 people—men and women—have been victims of violent attacks. Nationwide, statistics show 22 out of every 1,000 women have been attacked this year.
That’s why a hands-on workshop happening this weekend is focused on one goal: giving women practical, non-lethal ways to drive off an attacker and escape.
The Women’s Personal Safety / Less-Lethal Workshop is set for Sunday, April 26, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Hartman Tactics, 350 Nursery Road in Spring. The cost is $89.
The class will be led by Joe Morris, a former Marine combat soldier and self-defense trainer, and Heather Hartman, a former police detective and firearms instructor.
Participants will learn non-lethal self-defense techniques, along with how to use less-lethal tools such as a Byrna launcher, a Taser, and a Strikelight—training designed to help women create distance, break free, and get to safety.
This is a hands-on workshop. Organizers say attendees should wear workout clothes and tennis shoes.
To register, visit hartmantactics.com and click on the Events page.