How should I go about preparing for a violent encounter, in order to ensure that I come out of it alive?
How should I go about preparing for a violent encounter, in order to ensure that I come out of it alive?
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Preparing for a violent encounter starts long before the threat is present. Firstly, you should stay aware of your surroundings and potential dangers. You should also take self-defence and martial arts classes to build up both the mental and physical strength needed to defend yourself. It's important to also have a good understanding of how different weapons such as guns, knives, batons, etc work so that you understand the most efficient way to defend yourself if ever in contact with one. Last but not least is weaponless defence techniques such as running or escape routes as well as yelling loudly for help.
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How should I go about preparing for a violent encounter, in order to ensure that I come out of it alive?
user
When preparing for a violent encounter, the most important step is to stay aware and vigilant of your surroundings at all times. Make sure you know where the exits are and how to escape quickly if needed. Consider avoiding risky places and situations in the first place, or arming yourself with suitable self-defense measures such as pepper spray, a stun gun or a firearm. Last but not least, train yourself mentally and physically to be ready for any potential violence that may come your way — this includes both physical fighting techniques as well as tactical communication strategies such as de-escalation skills.
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