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What are you going to do if someone/ a gang try to mug you?

Fight or flight?

If you choose fight, is that okay if I bring not only pepper spray but also a knife to defend myself?
Stefan136 · 26-30, M
It's easy. Don't show them you're afraid and don't judge them. They like to glare at you to find any weak spot to use as an excuse to get violent. They just like to take their anger out, but they need a reason first. If you appear normal and casual, if you don't think what they do is wrong (although it is), they can't sniff anything out to want to do that and back off.

It's the psychology of any criminal. It happened to me before and I was unharmed 3 times in a row. One guy kept glaring at me waiting to see if I'd react, I didn't, he left. The other guy was asking me where I stole his money, pointing a gun at me, I said I don't have it carefully and showed the pockets. He left. The third guy was beating his girlfriend and I caught him in the act, and he wanted to beat me for being a witness. I told him that's their business and left.
Stefan136 · 26-30, M
@SW-User I wasn't bluffing, that was a genuine reaction. I don't judge people because I know circumstances can bring them to do things against their will. No person is born bad, they become bad and judging them just adds up to the problem. And since I know that's what they hate and don't do it, why should I be afraid?
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@Stefan136 You got a point too.. I'm gonna take note that. I'll hope it come in handy in the future.
Stefan136 · 26-30, M
@SW-User It's gotta be a genuine reaction. They can definitely sense if you're the type to judge. If you just fake it that will make them even more aggressive for sure. Now I don't know whether the same works with drug addicts, since I've never had trouble with them before. The only thing I can say about addicts is that they cling to those who give affection, out of the experiences I had being friends with multiple of them in the past.
Montanaman · M
Never, ever, bring a knife to a gun fight. 🤠
SW-User
@Montanaman Yeah, you got a point too.
SW-User
Famous last words right there lol. @Montanaman
SW-User
These two scenes are great examples
[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_d5jXDvrOu4]

[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsqClktIKZQ]


@Montanaman
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SW-User
If you have a knife on you it will end up in you
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SW-User
@LongDistanceRecon636 you havin nam flashbacks?
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SW-User
I have this ring with a pop out blade for a just in case. They won’t expect that.
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Indonesia?@SW-User
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@SW-User Sarawak, Malaysia.
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Ah close guess lol@SW-User
Ryannnnnn · 31-35, M
Probably get stomped out as 4+ on 1 means you're getting messed up no matter how strong you are.

Just keep your arms up and protect your head, nout you can do man.
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TeirdalinFirefall · 31-35, M
What do you mean if you bring it? xD
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@TeirdalinFirefall😅
Hahah. My bad.
I mean I should armour myself with weapon.
LyricalOne · F
If a gang tries to mug me, I give them whatever they want and hope they’re not vicious enough to murder me anyway.
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@LyricalOne Hope.. Hmmm.. 🧐
LyricalOne · F
@SW-User As opposed to increasing the odds of them murdering me by making them angrier by trying to fight them.
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@LyricalOne I understand that. ☺️
Dusty101 · F
Start shouting my name at them!
It is supposed to defer them...
But I still would give it my best shot fighting back!
SW-User
@Dusty101 Interesting. I'll keep in mind. 😋
MartinTheFirst · 22-25, M
Dusty101 · F
@MartinTheFirst I saw it on a crime thing show... Apparently its supposed to scare them off..
But if I was ever in that situation I'd just freeze!
Or go Irish and fight like viking.
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@WindOfAdolf Gun never allowed for civilians. Some of criminals got guns from black market so. It is very bad news for me. .

I'm sure about taser but BB gun never allowed too.. it is a felony possessing a BB gun. Wtf. 🤷‍♀️

My only option is a pocket knife. 😞
Or maybe use anything around me.

Pepper spray really useless. Not so much effective. Plus, when you suddenly panic, you probably accidentally sprayed your own eyes instead. 😂
chrisCA · M
@SW-User People who claim to carry a gun seem to be confident that they would actually be able to draw, and use it effectively. Most likely scenario, it will be taken from them.
SW-User
@chrisCA That is worst case scenario. 😕
Quizzical · 46-50, M
My father always taught me if I was faced with fighting a gang then to target the biggest one, go all out, do my best to kill him, and worry about the consequences later.
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My box cutter and knowing how to use it will probably make them think twice.
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I'd comply because chances are it's not worth getting stabbed over.
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@SW-User I disagree with your answer. But, that's your point of view. I respected that.
ArianaRose25 · 26-30
Well I'd probably get fucked up but I'd fight. Ride or Die mofucka
SW-User
Flight to fight.
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@SW-User Is that possible?
SW-User
@SW-User absolutely.
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@SW-User Give me an example of situation.
You could always buy a gun much more effective than pepper spray or a knife
xixgun · M
Defend myself with overwhelming and immediate force.
mountainman1234 · 70-79, M
I would fight like there is no to morrow ,,
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Montanaman · M
Or, a carry pistol.😎

 
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