Escondido Proclaims April 2024 as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month and Champions NotMeSD
In a powerful display of community commitment, the City of Escondido issued a proclamation in April 2024 declaring the month as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. Signed by Mayor Dane M. White, Deputy Mayor Christian Garcia, and Councilmembers Michael Morasco, Consuelo Martinez, and Joe M. Garcia, this official recognition underscores the urgent need to […]
Why more women are saying ‘Not Me’

Empowering Stories from the Front Lines of Self-Defense
NotMeSD Program Director Interviewed at KUSI

Watch Desi Bergman’s interview with KUSI on combatting sexual assault, rape, and domestic violence.
How NOTMESD Empowers Women with their Self Defense

April marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month and the 6th anniversary of NotMeSD, a program dedicated to helping women learn self-defense and firearms training. Program Director Desi Bergman shares how NotMeSD has helped over 1,300 women take back control of their safety. With 1 in 3 women facing the threat of sexual assault in their lifetime, […]
NOTMESD Recognized by San Diego Board of Supervisors

The NOTME program was recognized by the San Diego Board of Supervisors for its work against sexual assault, rape, and domestic violence.
Shooting Socials

Shooting Socials are scheduled monthly. Click on the link below to register for the an upcoming event! It’s a great way for new shooters to have a great first-time experience at the range in a safe and friendly atmosphere. Register for a Shooting Social
California’s Gun Control Data Deception

Study Reveals False Narrative from California Politicians and Gun Control Activists Watch the Gun Owners Radio segment on the study and download it below! Download the Study Download the Study
NOTMESD Achieves Key Milestone: Over 1000 women served

KUSI covered this important milestone in women’s self defense