Avoiding Assault (Or Lowering the Odds)

[o hey tyler]

Actually I am very happy to live, where I do NOT have to worry about such dangers!

skieur

Good for you, and I hope it stays that way.

Just remember... complacency is a breeding ground for all kinds of nasty things.

Yes, but my question would be whether you are facing a real probability of danger or just paranoia. I take the normal precautions, but they certainly do not include carrrying weapons.

Of course, if you are short and/or appear vulnerable then you may have to take more precautions or take some martial arts to feel more confident, but a weapon is certainly overkill.

skieur

Hey Skieur, GUESS WHAT? You're not going to change anyone's mind, and they're obviously not going to change yours.

 

[Joshonator]

One thing i would recommend that I don't think has been mentioned yet is to talk to people in the crowd, introduce yourself, have conversations. They will be more likely to target someone alone who is standing out than someone who is talking to others because they automatically think they are involving two people, even if the conversation is just small talk.

 

[Offhand]

Definitely don't open carry a handgun. You're more likely to be disarmed and shot with your own weapon. Cops are trained in weapon retention and even they still lose it. Pepper spray is your best bet but carry a couple. A small keychain canister and one of the large cans that are used to repel bears. Should fit in a side pocket of your camera bag. It has an extinguisher valve so very high pressure, high capacity and a lot more range than the aerosol pump versions. It also sprays a bit wide and far so doesn't require total accuracy like a taser and it can incapacitate several people. Also, to add, there are different sized bear pepper spray cans as well from the giant water bottle sized to still big but manageable.

Some people do have more resistance to pepper spray but that doesn't mean they're immune. A high pressure shot in the face will stop them and allow you to run away. The key is never to engage. You want to delay and get away. Take a class or at least buy a of couple extra cans to practice with so you get first-hand experience on how to flick the safety off and spray.

 

[reedshots]

Move to Airzona and add a pistol to your camera bag. Never leave home without it.