Personal Protection

There are many factors to consider when thinking about personal protection. These can include:

• the intent of the person to do violence
• the ability to escape from the situation
• the expressed intent or actual use of weapons (eg. firearms)
• your ability to call out for assistance
• and your ability to fight back if escape is not an option.

Regardless of your physical capabilities, the will to survive is often a mindset that involves some mental preparation. As such, it is important that you be aware of your surroundings, hide or escape from the environment if possible, and if not, the last option is to directly confront the assailant by using whatever means are necessary and at your disposal to defend yourself and/or get to safety.