Defending You

In this ever changing world it has become very unstable and many, many people are at a high risk of becoming a victim of a violent crime.  Having the proper state off mind along with awareness and self defense products can give you a serious edge in defending oneself.

When approached in a bad situation it is recommended to avoid the confrontation however this isn't always possible.  By talking to the attacker in a calm manner, and using confident body signals and showing you aren't afraid or in fear can possibly get you out of the potential attack.

If you are in possession of a personal alarm, sound it immediately.  The sound of the alarm may deter the attacker from coming at you while others are in the immediate area.  This may not help you if you are in an isolated area.  When carrying a personal alarm make sure you carry it on your belt or in your pocket.  Leaving it inaccessible isn't going to help you.

If you aren't carrying an alarm or whistle start yelling, screaming, make a scene.  You may want to shout out CALL THE POLICE!  If you can protrude this loud enough it can be as sufficient as having a personal alarm.  Utilizing both your voice and an alarm is even better if possible.

You must try to stay calm.  By creating panic in yourself it will render you useless and totally helpless when you need to be strongest.  If you can manage to stay in control, you can stay one step ahead of your attacker.

If you find yourself having to physically fight the attacker your target should be the criminal's eyes, mouth, throat, groin, knees, ears and shins.  In order for your chances to increase in surviving this attack you should concentrate on any of these areas on the attacker.

If you are approached from behind do not plunge yourself forward, this will tire you quickly.  Try throwing yourself backwards into the attacker, this will most likely surprise him or her and give you a chance to run away.  Stomping on their foot or lower leg is a good idea and may allow you to escape.

We all have the right to defend ourselves with rational force.  This means using anything you may have on you as an umbrella, pocketbook, briefcase, cane and even your car keys.  If you manage to take down your attacker utilizing any of these items get away immediately, don't hang around this may only put you in more danger.

All in all, try to stay calm, use physical force if need be, don't ever give in to the attacker and you should purchase yourself a personal alarm, pepper spray or stun device.  having this added self protection and knowing how to use it properly can only help you in an attack situation.