How to Protect Yourself at All Times: A Guide
There were over 16,000 murders in 2018. The good news is that this is a small number for a nation of over 300 million people.
As a general rule, crime rates have been dropping since the early 1990’s. Still, somebody makes up the statistics, so it’s important to protect yourself at all times.
It probably seems that crime is always going to happen when we’re least prepared. However, that’s not always the case. Sometimes, things go right and a crime is stopped before there are any serious consequences.
That doesn’t always happen, though, so you need to be prepared.
We’ll talk about how to protect yourself in the next few paragraphs.
1. Pay Attention to Your Surroundings
What do snakes, cats, crocodiles, and violent criminals all have in common? The answer is that they’re all ambush predators. Their entire strategy revolves around their prey not knowing it’s in danger.
It’s important to look around. Take note of where you are and what’s going on there.
If you see or hear something you don’t trust, try to avoid it. If you encounter a person you don’t trust, avoid them.
Finally, trust your instincts. Sometimes, the feeling you get that something bad might happen is right. It’s one of those weird perks of evolution that we’ve never quite been able to explain.
2. Defensive Tools
Sometimes, trying to avoid danger doesn’t work. Something doesn’t go right, and you end up in a situation you’d rather not be in.
The good news is that there are ways to stay safe even when an assault is in progress. One way is to carry a personal defensive tool.
Many people hear the term ‘personal defensive tool’ or even ‘self-defense’ and think ‘gun.’ While that is one potential option, it’s not the only one. There are ways to stay safe even if you’re not comfortable with guns.
One of them is pepper spray. People sometimes worry about the legality of pepper spray, but it’s legal in all parts of the US. The only rules are that you have to be 18 to buy it, you can’t have any felonies on your record, and it needs to be pocket-sized.
3. Don’t Show Fear
The truth is that we’re going to be afraid when we’re in danger. It’s a natural reaction most creatures have developed to keep them alive.
It’s also something your attacker is looking for. If they can make you afraid, they can take control. In many cases, they’re just as afraid as you are.
Protect Yourself at All Times, Preparing and Responding to Danger
It’s important to protect yourself at all times in this scary world of ours. The good news is that there’s no shortage of ways to do so.
We’ve offered some of our favorite tips in this article, but there are plenty of others. It may be best to do more research on your own to make sure you’re truly safe.
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