By: William Jackson
Submitted: 2011-08-29 04:33:03 | Word Count: 533
If I only had my Mace with me I could have stopped the attack".I hope to never have to say that. Let's face it no one expects to be accosted in a parking garage or jogging but it happens.The world is not safe no matter where you reside.If you are a trained martial artist I have to say you would probably tell me avoiding the situation by escaping is of the highest importance and I agree that is why I carry pepper spray and I am a martial artist but at my age I am not that fast anymore.
In most cases your attacker has more rights than you do. Resisting an attack can make you the criminal and you could be sued or arrested. The hard truth is that not only men but even women are becoming more involved in gangs and assaults due to drugs and relationships hinging on violence.I had my share of close calls growing up but nothing like the present world we reside in and I personally do not want to be a crime victim or fatal causality.My personal view is to not break a limb, fall down or suffer internal damage so resisting is out of the question.This is when I entered the era of personal protection other than a gun. So what are your choices if not a gun?
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I am sure you would feel better protected with pepper spray in your hand or a stun gun or possibly a Tazer which can be used for the house, when jogging, hiking, bicycling or driving in your car, and for the most part depends on the laws.In a few states you are not permitted to protect yourself with any personal self-defense products or are limited in choices.If you do use illegal products you are the criminal.It is best if you are up to date concerning your rights where ever you travel or live if you expect to legally control any situation that might arise.So this is the only legal alternative that is available without using a gun or being registered as a weapon such as a black belt in martial arts.I believe your chances of others being there for you if attacked are pretty slim.I know most individuals ignore hazards of the street but I'm sure we all know what's out there and play the odds.Pick up the morning paper or watch the news on TV and in just your town count the criminal behavior from the day before and do this every day for a week and if you are able you will want to start attending a self-defense class.
I always say you should have common sense when it comes to behavioral threats especially when they are alcohol induced but that is combined with drug induced attacks almost all the time and they are irrational almost always injuring someone are worse.If you see it coming that is one thing,you may have a chance but to have a cowardly attack from the rear,what defense is there except awareness and action and who can be 100% aware all the time. Even right now sitting in the comfort of your home you could be invaded upon by someone.
Author Resource:-
Ron Norton has spent the last 37 years in the residential/commercial security hardware business consulting and solving security issues one at a time. He started writing articles several years ago to enlighten his readers on designer hardware locks, high security hardware and personal self-defense of which he has an ecommerce site selling self-defense products.
