In this topsy turvy world, feeling safe can sometimes be more complicated than it was even 20 years ago. Although women were once more often victims of personal attacks then, men and women of all ages now experience stranger or acquaintance assaults.
To stay safe, whether you are on your own or in a group, use these five tips to protect yourself from attack.
- Be Loud
Whether you know the person or not, you have a right to be loud if anyone touches you without your permission or tries to take something from you. Yelling will not only startle the attacker but will notify others around you that you need help.
- Forget Phones
Stay aware of your surroundings. One of the worst things you can do when on the street is wander around while looking at your phone. Not only will that make you oblivious to what others are doing, but it can also signal the criminal element that you are unaware of them.
- Act Secure
Perpetrators look for people that are “easy targets” when looking to commit a crime. To deter an attack, walk with confidence, keep your items close to your body, and don’t fidget. Also, keep your eyes up and watch the area immediately around you.
- Self-Protection
If you are often out at night, consider carrying a gun. Not only will it raise your confidence, but with training, you can feel safe anywhere you go. Also, did you know the same concealed carry clothing for security guards that professionals use is available for you? No one even needs to know you are carrying.
- Stranger Danger
Helping someone that asks for your aid may work well in movies, but it doesn’t always end well in real life. So, remember your mother’s lesson on stranger danger and don’t stop walking if someone asks for help finding their dog, cat, son, car, or anything else.
You can protect yourself from assault if you use the simple tips above. It is easier than you think to stay safe.