RHINO Tactical Defense Iowa

01/12/2026

Be ready to take on 2026 with a self-defense class. We have beginner, intermediate, and advanced classes.
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12/10/2025

RHINO Self-Defense offers classes for children ages 5-18 and adults. We offer Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced classes for students ages 16+. Register for a class today!

10/31/2025

Just today, the government reported that a gun is stolen every 4 hours. Those weapons aren’t being taken by responsible owners, they’re ending up in the hands of people who don’t care about storage laws, licenses, or background checks.

Say it with me... “Law-abiding criminal.” It sounds absurd, because it is.

A criminal doesn’t follow the rules. And that’s why more laws don’t always mean more safety. Laws work for people who are willing to obey them.

Honest people stop at red lights, pay their taxes, and follow the rules because they believe it’s the right thing to do. But the people who cause harm don’t care what the law says. They break it on purpose.

That doesn’t mean laws aren’t important. They’re the rules that hold society together. But laws alone can’t stop crime. Real safety comes from people being aware, prepared, and willing to act responsibly when danger appears.

And it’s not just about guns. Recent shopping center knife attacks in Australia have caused chaos and tragedy. No law can stop someone from picking up a knife and deciding to hurt others. That’s the hard truth and pretending otherwise doesn’t help anyone.

This is exactly why Active Shooter and Workplace Violence training is so important.

Our training isn’t about fear. It’s about preparation. It gives ordinary people the tools to think clearly when things go wrong. To move, protect themselves, and help others until help arrives.

Because the truth is: Laws can’t stop stolen weapons. Police can’t always get there in time.

But prepared people can change what happens next. Whether it’s a knife, a gun, or even a vehicle being used as a weapon, the principles are the same: awareness, quick decisions, and calm action save lives.

That’s why we teach active shooter response. Not because the world is unsafe, but because we refuse to pretend that safety can be legislated.

What training does your company give you in this area? Is it just watching a video like “Run, Hide Fight” and have to do a short test at the end? This training checks all the liability boxes for them but doesn’t prepare you to take real action. Our training is action packed from beginning to end.

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09/02/2025

Ready to learn self-defense skills in a professional self-defense academy? Register today. Academy class sizes are only 20 students.

Join us for 6 weeks of learning self-defense techniques to boost your confidence and keep yourself safe!

08/05/2025

Self-defense class 16+ years of age.

Learn life-saving self-defense skills in this 1-day camp for adults ages 16 and up.

08/05/2025

Child safe class!

Self-Defense Camp for Students ages 5-11 to prevent abduction, bullying, and adult predators.

08/05/2025

Teen class

Self-Defense Camp for students ages 12-16

03/01/2025

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This is a heads up for everyone regarding the latest in Visa fraud. This is happening in the Midwest right now and moving across the country. This one is pretty slick, since they provide YOU with all the information, except the one piece they want.

Note, the callers do not ask for your card number; they already have it.

This information is worth reading. By understanding how the VISA & MasterCard telephone Credit Card Scam works, you'll be better prepared to protect yourself. The scam works like this:

Person calling says - 'This is (name) and I'm calling from the Security and Fraud Department at VISA. My Badge number is 12460, your card has been flagged for an unusual purchase pattern, and I'm calling to verify. This would be on your VISA card which was issued by (name of bank). Did you purchase an Anti-Telemarketing Device for $497.99 from a marketing company based in Arizona?' (or something like this) When you say 'No', the caller continues with, 'Then we will be issuing a credit to your account. This is a company we have been watching, and the charges range from $297 to $497, just under the $500 purchase pattern that flags most cards. Before your next statement, the credit will be sent to (gives you your address). Is that correct?' You say 'yes'.

The caller continues - 'I will be starting a Fraud Investigation. If you have any questions, you should call the 1- 800 number listed on the back of your card (1-800-VISA) and ask for Security. You will need to refer to this Control Number. The caller then gives you a 6 digit number. 'Do you need me to read it again?'

Here's the IMPORTANT part on how the scam works - The caller then says, 'I need to verify you are in possession of your card'. He'll ask you to 'turn your card over and look for some numbers'. There are 7 numbers; the first 4 are part of your card number, the last 3 are the Security Numbers that verify you are the possessor of the card. These are the numbers you sometimes use to make Internet purchases to prove you have the card. The caller will ask you to read the last 3 numbers to him. After you tell the caller the 3 numbers, he'll say, 'That is correct, I just needed to verify that the card has not been lost or stolen, and that you still have your card. Do you have any other questions?'

After you say no, the caller then thanks you and states, 'Don't hesitate to call back if you do', and hangs up. You actually say very little, and they never ask for or tell you the card number. The REAL VISA Security Department says this is a scam and what happens is that once you provide them with the 3 digit security code, a new purchase of $497.99 (or whatever they said) gets charged. What the Scammer wants is the 3-digit PIN number on the back of the card. Don't give it to them. Instead, tell them you'll call VISA or Master Card directly for verification of their conversation.

The real VISA will never ask for anything on the card, as they already know the information, since they issued the card! If you give the Scammer your 3 Digit PIN Number, you think you're receiving a credit. However, by the time you get your statement you'll see charges for purchases you didn't make, and by then it's more difficult to actually file a fraud report.

If you receive a call like this HANG UP! and call the number on the back of your card to verify if there has been any suspicious activity on your account.
It appears that this is a very active scam, and evidently quite successful...

12/20/2024

Give the gift of peace of mind for your teen.

Self-Defense Camp for students ages 12-16

12/20/2024

Start the new year know how to protect yourself.

Learn life saving self-defense skills in this 1 day camp for adults ages 17 and up.

10/30/2024

10/29/2024

Want to learn effective, real-world self-defense? Join us at our next class in November!

Learn life saving self-defense skills in this 1 day camp for adults ages 17 and up.