Other aspects of self-defense
We gunnies usually talk about, well, guns when it comes to self-defense. But Brillianter, in a must read post, highlights another important tool in your arsenal: your voice.
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April 23rd, 2009 at 12:10 pm
Think out your warnings before they are needed.
A simple, “NO, thank you,” has confused any normal panhandler enough, in my experience, that they will stop approaching.
If they keep coming closer, use something more appropriate, like, “STOP. DO NOT COME CLOSER.” And keep space between you and the person, while scanning for other possible friends of theirs.
I have never had to fight a mugger. I hope I never do.
April 23rd, 2009 at 12:16 pm
And hollering like a crazy person, with lots of profanity and threats, has worked twice for me when the above did not. I was embarrassed to add that to my comment above, but after thinking about it…..it worked.
It also might help to explain and demonstrate your panhandler-avoidance methods to your significant other and kids before using them in public. It was less embarrassing than being mugged, to have my kid think daddy had gone crazy for a few moments, but I could have explained my methods before first using them in his presence.
April 23rd, 2009 at 8:05 pm
I think I’m going to be sick.
April 23rd, 2009 at 8:09 pm
Once again, just insults. They’re right. You’re really just an asshole.
April 24th, 2009 at 1:07 pm
Just when a bum is about to ask me for some money, I love to blurt out, got any change and put my hand out. It usually blows them away to have someone ask them for money that they usually wander off looking for someone else.
Some will even give you money!