How A Victim Looks
There is a certain look the Opportunist and the True Predator will key on before they make their decision to strike.
It is a perception each one of us gives off. Some of us exude confidence. Others, either thought a hesitation in their step or the furtive manner in which they choose to avoid eye contact with others on the street, send out the message: I am weak. I am trying not to bee seen. I can be taken.
There are telltale signals – as alluring to a mugger looking for an old person to rob as blood in the water is for a shark – a misbuttoned sweater, a hospital release band, a limp.
A mugger is also looking for evidence of disorientation: a lack of purpose in one’s walk, head down and mouth agape, concentrating on making it from point A to point B, and eager to avoid the slightest confrontation. All these things taken together make this person stand out as a victim. A True Predator wants to win, and is looking for someone who will not be able to put up a fight.
If you are unaware or just plain foolish enough to walk around with your wallet exposed or counting off bills as you leave the ATM machine, sooner or later the odds are going to catch up with you. The stronger the Victim Aura you project, the higher your chances are of being targeted.
With all this being said, where in any of this do they give any suggestions for women in general? I had to do some research on that, Lord knows most gun porn magazines are probably geared towards men but in these days and ages, women are becoming more active in carrying concealed weapons. I know of a fellow co-worker that carries. To her dismay (and mine) it is illegal for us to even carry any concealed gun in our cars on any district property. She left work one day and decided to pay our local Wal-Mart a visit and she was approached by a man in the parking lot that persisted in invading her space and getting in her face. All she could do was use the shopping cart to put some space between her and this man. Her husband was upset to say the least, trying to convince her to start carrying, but she could lose her job and her license.
The following links are advocates for women taking care of themselves. I ran across some sites (of course the first was posted in August 15 of 1998) but they all do prove to be good reading for all women carrying or wanting to. All women should empower themselves with safety tips/information.
The Second Amendment Applies to Women, Too
Safety and Self Defense – Information For Women
The Case For Concealed Carry - Armed Females of America
Self-Defense A Human Right
I’ve had my say… there’s not enough that can be said for the safety for all of us and the right to carry for our own peace of mind…
It is a perception each one of us gives off. Some of us exude confidence. Others, either thought a hesitation in their step or the furtive manner in which they choose to avoid eye contact with others on the street, send out the message: I am weak. I am trying not to bee seen. I can be taken.
There are telltale signals – as alluring to a mugger looking for an old person to rob as blood in the water is for a shark – a misbuttoned sweater, a hospital release band, a limp.
A mugger is also looking for evidence of disorientation: a lack of purpose in one’s walk, head down and mouth agape, concentrating on making it from point A to point B, and eager to avoid the slightest confrontation. All these things taken together make this person stand out as a victim. A True Predator wants to win, and is looking for someone who will not be able to put up a fight.
If you are unaware or just plain foolish enough to walk around with your wallet exposed or counting off bills as you leave the ATM machine, sooner or later the odds are going to catch up with you. The stronger the Victim Aura you project, the higher your chances are of being targeted.
With all this being said, where in any of this do they give any suggestions for women in general? I had to do some research on that, Lord knows most gun porn magazines are probably geared towards men but in these days and ages, women are becoming more active in carrying concealed weapons. I know of a fellow co-worker that carries. To her dismay (and mine) it is illegal for us to even carry any concealed gun in our cars on any district property. She left work one day and decided to pay our local Wal-Mart a visit and she was approached by a man in the parking lot that persisted in invading her space and getting in her face. All she could do was use the shopping cart to put some space between her and this man. Her husband was upset to say the least, trying to convince her to start carrying, but she could lose her job and her license.
The following links are advocates for women taking care of themselves. I ran across some sites (of course the first was posted in August 15 of 1998) but they all do prove to be good reading for all women carrying or wanting to. All women should empower themselves with safety tips/information.
The Second Amendment Applies to Women, Too
Safety and Self Defense – Information For Women
The Case For Concealed Carry - Armed Females of America
Self-Defense A Human Right
I’ve had my say… there’s not enough that can be said for the safety for all of us and the right to carry for our own peace of mind…
posted by a faith bigger than fear at Wednesday, March 01, 2006
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