With so many shootings and stabbings happening lately, are you afraid to leave the house now?

No. I try to avoid crowds as a general preference, so it's highly unlikely I'll be the target of random violence. Even then, I have some training in disarming people in case someone does try to target me specifically.

I make it a habit to stay ready for whatever. I live in a sketchy area with lots of junkies and mental illness, so it's something always on my mind. I usually bring my dog along with me to help even whatever odds, and I regularly scan the area to look for things I can use as a weapon should the need ever arise.

Si vis pacem, para bellum