March 31, 201016 yr Or 4 or 5 thugs wanting to do you serious harm, this kind of thing happens quite often. There are dozens upon dozens of other reasons as well. The others don't have to have guns to do you harm. How often do you venture somewhere alone where 4-5 thugs are waiting to pounce?
March 31, 201016 yr I still have no plans to adopt a gun. And the employees at McDonalds are eternally grateful! :lol:
March 31, 201016 yr How often do you venture somewhere alone where 4-5 thugs are waiting to pounce? That's what I'm screamin'. :lol: I think for the majority of us, our saftey is ensured by our common sense approach to personal safety.
March 31, 201016 yr Maybe we can all chip in and purchase Rockmom a golden whistle to carry around Louisville... :banana:
March 31, 201016 yr From the bottom of my heart, thank you ladies! Link I knew I saw RM walking into a pawn shop the other day!
March 31, 201016 yr I knew I saw RM walking into a pawn shop the other day! To pick up my vintage boom box I pawned, not to buy a gun. :lol:
March 31, 201016 yr Do you carry a cell RM? What is your defense mechanism if you needed one, for those of us caring about your safety?
March 31, 201016 yr Do you carry a cell RM? What is your defense mechanism if you need one, for those of us caring about your safety? Yes, I carry a cell. I'm not sure whether you mean to imply that I don't care about my safety or not, but I can assure you, I take care to ensure my safety. I happen to find that is possible without a weapon. Personally, I have taken the approach that the best defense is to have a plan. So, if I'm approached, what will I do? I've made a plan. I have taken self defense training. I plan my routes and know the areas where I will be in advance of leaving the house. When encountering someone on the street I make sure to look directly in their face and speak to them. I also make sure I'm aware of who is behind me. This has been my SOP for the last 10 years or so. And it may sound insignificant, but it's served me well. I've avoided several accidental encounters, not dangerous, but ones that could have been awkward...like physically running into someone, etc. I know my neighbors and interact often with them. We watch out for each other. I know a lot of the business owners in my neighborhood. I am familiar in the area around my house and know various individuals throughout the extended neighborhood. I also have my dog, who has a big bark. :lol: And, he's VERY protective of me. My kids can't even hug me without him going bonkers. Those are a few things I do.
March 31, 201016 yr Yes, I carry a cell. I'm not sure whether you mean to imply that I don't care about my safety or not, but I can assure you, I take care to ensure my safety. I happen to find that is possible without a weapon. Personally, I have taken the approach that the best defense is to have a plan. So, if I'm approached, what will I do? I've made a plan. I have taken self defense training. I plan my routes and know the areas where I will be in advance of leaving the house. When encountering someone on the street I make sure to look directly in their face and speak to them. I also make sure I'm aware of who is behind me. This has been my SOP for the last 10 years or so. And it may sound insignificant, but it's served me well. I've avoided several accidental encounters, not dangerous, but ones that could have been awkward...like physically running into someone, etc. I know my neighbors and interact often with them. We watch out for each other. I know a lot of the business owners in my neighborhood. I am familiar in the area around my house and know various individuals throughout the extended neighborhood. I also have my dog, who has a big bark. :lol: And, he's VERY protective of me. My kids can't even hug me without him going bonkers. Those are a few things I do. No not implying anything.... and very impressed with your preperation then again we should have expected it from someone like you. I would agree you don't "need" a gun if your going to be that conscious about your safety. What type of dog do you have? Someone like me who has a gun could very well get wacked from behind. Maybe it makes me feel too safe? Like doing stupid things on a bike just because you have a helmet on?
March 31, 201016 yr Author How often do you venture somewhere alone where 4-5 thugs are waiting to pounce?1 or 2 would produce enough of a problem. If you hang out during late hours, especially in or near the city, it's more of a danger than you think.
March 31, 201016 yr No not implying anything.... and very impressed with your preperation then again we should have expected it from someone like you. I would agree you don't "need" a gun if your going to be that conscious about your safety. What type of dog do you have? A mutt. :lol: He's about 35 lbs of pure crazy. He's part Jack Russell, part Beagle and the vet now thinks part Boxer. But his bark is the bark of a 75lb dog.
March 31, 201016 yr Do you carry a cell RM? What is your defense mechanism if you needed one, for those of us caring about your safety?A lethal guard dog!
March 31, 201016 yr 1 or 2 would produce enough of a problem. If you hang out during late hours, especially in or near the city, it's more of a danger than you think. True you can find that each night in Cincinnati, but its like RM said, having a plan... and simply being smart enough to avoid the city at night.
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