When walking the mean streets, how do you protect yourself?

CAPSLOCK365 · 23-10-2008 12:56am #1

Are you packin?

I keep me a tazer up in my blazer.
You never quite know when someone will challenge you and what they will have on them.
I like to be turn victimhood into attack like one time when some guy tried to steal my car.
I played weak and then swooped.

He'll have 2 years to plan his revenge.
In prison.

marcsignal · 23-10-2008 12:59am

run

brendansmith · 23-10-2008 1:01am

Surface to air missiles! that and kar-at-ay!

Oshare Bones · 23-10-2008 1:04am

CAPSLOCK365 wrote: »

Are you packin?

I keep me a tazer up in my blazer.
You never quite know when someone will challenge you and what they will have on them.
I like to be turn victimhood into attack like one time when some guy tried to steal my car.
I played weak and then swooped.

He'll have 2 years to plan his revenge.
In prison.

I whip out my lad

towel401 · 23-10-2008 1:06am

nothing. round here you don't have to be paranoid when you go to walk at night.

a tazer would be nice though. how do you get them here anyway? disassemble and send bit by bit in the post? there are a few scumbags around the place who could do with a good belt off it..

23-10-2008 1:07am

run.

brendansmith · 23-10-2008 1:11am

run

akabusilover · 23-10-2008 1:14am

put a donk on it eh mate

Simi · 23-10-2008 1:50am

I wear rapex (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anti-rape_female_condom) condoms up my anus...

Smurfpiss · 23-10-2008 1:51am

CAPSLOCK365 wrote: »

Are you packin?

He'll have 2 years to plan his revenge.
In prison.

Horatio eat your heart out. with lines like these CSI dublin is just around the corner...:rolleyes:

23-10-2008 1:55am

walk.

utick · 23-10-2008 2:00am

flip knife

pwd · 23-10-2008 2:09am

avoid the mean streets and go down the safer ones
mind my own business and look vaguely cross

tasers are illegal. How do you know the guy is in prison; is it as a result of trying to steal your car? If so you obviously lied about your illegal weapon, assuming this was in Ireland? You're quite smug about it too.

utick · 23-10-2008 2:26am

pwd wrote: »

avoid the mean streets and go down the safer ones
mind my own business and look vaguely cross

tasers are illegal. How do you know the guy is in prison; is it as a result of trying to steal your car? If so you obviously lied about your illegal weapon, assuming this was in Ireland? You're quite smug about it too.

sombody forgot to tell those silly criminals that weapons are illegal, maybe with a little reminder they will stop carrying weapons. ( sarcasm over)

tbh if im facing a life or death situation its up to me to protect myself the best way i deem necessary at that moment, essentially until that threat to my life is eliminated im not in the least bit concerned what some judge will say about it being legal or illegal

brendansmith · 23-10-2008 2:37am

utick wrote: »

sombody forgot to tell those silly criminals that weapons are illegal, maybe with a little reminder they will stop carrying weapons. ( sarcasm over)

tbh if im facing a life or death situation its up to me to protect myself the best way i deem necessary at that moment, essentially until that threat to my life is eliminated im not in the least bit concerned what some judge will say about it being legal or illegal

Thats the american way alright!
Everyones trying to kill me!, wait! not if i kill them first.
Take that Afghnistan, take that iraq, take that new orleans, take that economy!:eek::D:pac:

pwd · 23-10-2008 2:44am

"better to judged by twelve than carried by six" eh?

i don't agree that carrying a knife makes you safer, unless you are a skilled knife fighter or something, and it also makes you a silly criminal too i think.

anyway what annoyed me about the post was not the "i carry a taser to feel less insecure" thing it was the self congratulatory tone as though tasering someone or carrying one is something to be proud of. Or that lying to get someone sent to prison is somethign to be proud of: I might be reading too much into the post but it suggests to me that he went to the guards about the guy afterwards. If he did he would have lied about the taser. So he's a liar - so how do you know he really was in danger or that the taseree was trying to steal his car at all.

nkay1985 · 23-10-2008 4:45am

Simi wrote: »

I wear rapex (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anti-rape_female_condom) condoms up my anus...

This is the single greatest invention in the history of the universe.

tman · 23-10-2008 4:52am

Oshare Bones wrote: »

I whip out my lad

Same here... The shockwave when it hits the ground usually knocks people flat on their arse.

Manic Moran · 23-10-2008 6:09am

I'm seriously considering a sidearm.

Will wait for the results of Nordyke v King, 9th Circuit Court of Appeals should be hearing that in the next month or two. If that comes out as I expect, things get a hell of a lot simpler here in California.

NTM

FlutterinBantam · 23-10-2008 7:53am

brendansmith wrote: »

Thats the american way alright!
Everyones trying to kill me!, wait! not if i kill them first.
Take that Afghnistan, take that iraq, take that new orleans, take that economy!:eek::D:pac:

You are a right old left winger Brenno ,so you are.

What do you advocate, let these dudes fester away and do what they like??

Run_to_da_hills · 23-10-2008 8:22am

How do I protect myself?

Easy... Just keep myself under the watchful eye :pac::pac::pac:

http://p10.hostingprod.com/@spyblog.org.uk/blog/assets_c/2008/04/One_Nation_Under_CCTV_Newman_Street_22nd_April_2008-thumb-300x400.jpg

Aodan83 · 23-10-2008 8:30am

I hang around with Steven Seagal and Chuck Norris a lot. Who needs guns?:D

Dave! · 23-10-2008 9:29am

The guns keep me safe no matter what the circumstances.

And I don't mean firearms.

TheEnforcer · 23-10-2008 9:33am

Has the OP been watching to much "cops, cars and criminals". I do not feel one bit unsafe as I walk the streets of this country.

Vain · 23-10-2008 10:39am

P*ss your pants and no one will go near you.:pac:

Hail 2 Da Chimp · 23-10-2008 10:41am

I've got Jack Johnson and Tom O'Leary right here!

4zn76tysfajdxp · 23-10-2008 10:42am

I burst into flame to scare them off.

Doc · 23-10-2008 10:43am

I have pushed my keys through the gaps between my fingers when I clench my fist before like a spiky knuckle buster.

The Master · 23-10-2008 10:44am

My chauffeur keeps the doors locked at all times
Walking is for peasants

Frisbee · 23-10-2008 11:03am

I've always wanted one of those flip out batons you see in movies.
Theirs like an 8 inch long handle, but it slides out till its about a foot and a half long and you can whack people with it, looks fun

Like this

Red Hand · 23-10-2008 11:59am

I protect myself by making really unfunny stilted comments (like many of the previous few posts).

My aim is just to show what a kerrrrrrrrrrrrrr-aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaazzzzzzzzzyyyyyyyyyy person I am, and then they will leave me alone.:p

LouOB · 23-10-2008 12:16pm

I just fart

Tigger · 23-10-2008 12:16pm

pwd wrote: »

avoid the mean streets and go down the safer ones
mind my own business and look vaguely cross

tasers are illegal. How do you know the guy is in prison; is it as a result of trying to steal your car? If so you obviously lied about your illegal weapon, assuming this was in Ireland? You're quite smug about it too.

i'd be quite smug about it if i was him

course i like leaving my bedroom so i'm glad i'm me

Biggins · 23-10-2008 1:04pm

When walking the mean streets, how do you protect yourself?

Night-time (or day if your in an unsafe situation)

1. Keep a key, a pen, even a handle of a brush etc in your hand. Keep your hand and the object in your pocket. Go for areas that will not cause serious harm. Once the attacker is in pain, it usually enough distraction for one to run.
2. If in trouble do not shout help. Seriously. Studies have shown that people react more to "Fire" than they do to "Help" because they don't want to get involved. Shouting "fire" indicates a more immediate threat to their persons as well and as such gets you more attention.
3. Do NOT walk close to walls as night. Stay more on the outside to the road as is safe. Staying close to walls traps you more and lessens your path options of getting away. Your easier to surround.
4. Coming up to and passing an alleyway? If possible step further out away from the entrance of the alleyway, making outward curved path around the entrance.
5. If you think you are followed, don't be afraid to go to the nearest door (that has lights in the house) and knock on it. State your fears and ask can you use a phone/mobile to ring for taxi - if no money for fare, ask if they will allow you to stay for a few minutes till coast is clear.
6. On bus/train at night, stay as close to the driver or doors as possible. Stand if necessary.
7. NEVER keep all your money in one place on you. If pickpocketed (sadly the chances of this will increase up to Xmas) at least they won't get everything.
8. Got an umbrella? Use it not only to defend but use it to push the attacker away backwards. The bigger the distance between them and you, the less the chance a knife can reach you.
9. Use windows. If you think you are followed cross the road if possible. Look in a window (as if window shopping) and use the reflection of the window to see behind you, forwards and backwards on both sides. REMEMBER: a good stalker will not be behind you. More than likely that person will be across the road trailing behind.
10. If confronted - only then step up/into a doorway. Even in such a small enclosure, the angles that you can be attacked from are lessened. They cannot come at you from behind and to the sides there is less of an angle. Remember those keys in your hands?
11. Always keep emergency taxi money on you. I don't care if you are down to your last packet of cigs - save your money = save your life!
12. If you are leaving somewhere - if possible, tell someone at your destination that your on the way and your approx time of arrival to home/destination.
13. Use street lights! As you pass a street lamp, glance at the ground. If someone is behind you or coming up fast behind you, their shadow will be close to yours on the ground. DON'T STOP. Step outwards/cross road, stay calm (not easy), have ready object in your hands or go to door/taxi, etc...
14. Day or night if you think you are followed, step into a nearest shop/garage. If you don't want to explain your situation, at least use the windows from inside to observe out. Also go to a spot in the shop that allows you to see the doorway from inside but not allows you to be seen from outside the property window. After a while a "follower" will wonder where you have gotten to. He/she will enter the shop to locate you. From your inside advantage point, you can then spot a possible (unfortunately) frequent face!
15. If your walking home at night, vary your route once in a while if possible. That way, its harder for your attacker to make their move.
16. Never go anywhere without knowing first where the exits are. It will save your life!
17. Goes without saying but must be repeated. Walking home? Wear something cheap and bright. This is not only for cars to spot you but for others to do so (its better to be seen by 15 people and 1 stalker in any one minute than not seen by 15 people and only seen by 1 stalker!) . If you feel your followed suddenly, take a second to go somewhere out of sight, dump/fold up/etc the bright clothing and use darker clothing to melt into the background. Wearing a cap, dump it (into a bag/pocket/etc) or visa-versa changing your look.

There is more but that's the ones that springs to mind at the mo!

dsmythy · 23-10-2008 1:11pm

With my mouth.

No not that, i try talking them down.

If that doesn't work i've got two tickets to the gun show. Unfortunately the gun show has left town so i'll just pull a legger and if i'm caught up with, do whatever i can.

One piece of advice. Keep a stash of money on you away from your main supply. If you get mugged hand him this money. They are people too and likely to be nervous so will take whatever they can get and run for it, leaving you with most of your money still, and him off getting high on whatever.

23-10-2008 1:14pm

Jack Johnson and Tom O'Leary

Silenceisbliss · 23-10-2008 1:16pm

rape your attacker....thatl learn 'em!

ccosgrave · 23-10-2008 1:22pm

I've never had any issues so far, but I do try to look as though I'm pissed off when I'm walking in unfamiliar territory.

Silenceisbliss · 23-10-2008 1:25pm

or, you can just act absolutly ****ing crazy and start running around in circles praising the devil and repeatadly saying *no mommy, dont hurt me* ,sit down , start drooling, grab your knees and rock back and forth while focusing and the ground....

nobody will touch you if they think you're fücking loopers

Silenceisbliss · 23-10-2008 1:28pm

Biggins wrote: »

Night-time (or day if your in an unsafe situation)

1. Keep a key, a pen, even a handle of a brush etc in your hand. Keep your hand and the object in your pocket. Go for areas that will not cause serious harm. Once the attacker is in pain, it usually enough distraction for one to run.
2. If in trouble do not shout help. Seriously. Studies have shown that people react more to "Fire" than they do to "Help" because they don't want to get involved. Shouting "fire" indicates a more immediate threat to their persons as well and as such gets you more attention.
3. Do NOT walk close to walls as night. Stay more on the outside to the road as is safe. Staying close to walls traps you more and lessens your path options of getting away. Your easier to surround.
4. Coming up to and passing an alleyway? If possible step further out away from the entrance of the alleyway, making outward curved path around the entrance.
5. If you think you are followed, don't be afraid to go to the nearest door (that has lights in the house) and knock on it. State your fears and ask can you use a phone/mobile to ring for taxi - if no money for fare, ask if they will allow you to stay for a few minutes till coast is clear.
6. On bus/train at night, stay as close to the driver or doors as possible. Stand if necessary.
7. NEVER keep all your money in one place on you. If pickpocketed (sadly the chances of this will increase up to Xmas) at least they won't get everything.
8. Got an umbrella? Use it not only to defend but use it to push the attacker away backwards. The bigger the distance between them and you, the less the chance a knife can reach you.
9. Use windows. If you think you are followed cross the road if possible. Look in a window (as if window shopping) and use the reflection of the window to see behind you, forwards and backwards on both sides. REMEMBER: a good stalker will not be behind you. More than likely that person will be across the road trailing behind.
10. If confronted - only then step up/into a doorway. Even in such a small enclosure, the angles that you can be attacked from are lessened. They cannot come at you from behind and to the sides there is less of an angle. Remember those keys in your hands?
11. Always keep emergency taxi money on you. I don't care if you are down to your last packet of cigs - save your money = save your life!
12. If you are leaving somewhere - if possible, tell someone at your destination that your on the way and your approx time of arrival to home/destination.
13. Use street lights! As you pass a street lamp, glance at the ground. If someone is behind you or coming up fast behind you, their shadow will be close to yours on the ground. DON'T STOP. Step outwards/cross road, stay calm (not easy), have ready object in your hands or go to door/taxi, etc...
14. Day or night if you think you are followed, step into a nearest shop/garage. If you don't want to explain your situation, at least use the windows from inside to observe out. Also go to a spot in the shop that allows you to see the doorway from inside but not allows you to be seen from outside the property window. After a while a "follower" will wonder where you have gotten to. He/she will enter the shop to locate you. From your inside advantage point, you can then spot a possible (unfortunately) frequent face!
15. If your walking home at night, vary your route once in a while if possible. That way, its harder for your attacker to make their move.
16. Never go anywhere without knowing first where the exits are. It will save your life!
17. Goes without saying but must be repeated. Walking home? Wear something cheap and bright. This is not only for cars to spot you but for others to do so (its better to be seen by 15 people and 1 stalker in any one minute than not seen by 15 people and only seen by 1 stalker!) . If you feel your followed suddenly, take a second to go somewhere out of sight, dump/fold up/etc the bright clothing and use darker clothing to melt into the background. Wearing a cap, dump it (into a bag/pocket/etc) or visa-versa changing your look.

There is more but that's the ones that springs to mind at the mo!

save your money = save your life!

who ever wrote this bollix is a drama-queen

Biggins · 23-10-2008 1:29pm

Silenceisbliss wrote: »

who ever wrote this bollix is a drama-queen

Really! I've worked in Close Personal Protection but you go ahead and take your chances.

Silenceisbliss wrote: »

or, you can just act absolutly ****ing crazy and start running around in circles praising the devil and repeatadly saying *no mommy, dont hurt me* ,sit down , start drooling, grab your knees and rock back and forth while focusing and the ground....

nobody will touch you if they think you're fücking loopers

As mad as that sounds, theres sense in that.

One friend I knew was being followed by an ex whom had a fierce temper and wanted to harm her.
What did she do? She went to the nearest car as he was about to attacker her and kicked it.
The car alarm that went off sent him running. BLOODY CLEVER THINKING!

dsmythy · 23-10-2008 1:31pm

Silenceisbliss wrote: »

or, you can just act absolutly ****ing crazy and start running around in circles praising the devil and repeatadly saying *no mommy, dont hurt me* ,sit down , start drooling, grab your knees and rock back and forth while focusing and the ground....

nobody will touch you if they think you're fücking loopers

Maybe back in the day the whole on the ground rocking thing would make them leave. These days they'll just boot you in the head!

Raiser · 23-10-2008 1:33pm

nkay1985 wrote: »

This is the single greatest invention in the history of the universe.

Wiki page raises concerns re. the possibility of its malicious use during consensual sex :eek:

- Other than that - yeah, I can't see why all its opponents are championing the rights of fcuking rapists [FFS]

Clank · 23-10-2008 1:35pm

I stay away from 'the mean streets' and I'm not as paranoid as you.

Silenceisbliss · 23-10-2008 1:36pm

Biggins wrote: »

Really! I've worked in Close Personal Protection but you go ahead and take your chances.

ah no, i'm not contesting the logic behind it at all, it pretty much all makes sense. I'm just commenting on the fact that the whole lot of it is written with such a retarded and dramatic tone.

Tigger · 23-10-2008 1:37pm

run away its easier

i have been confronted when with a girlfriend and had to scrap but its never a good idea

someone's gonna get hurt and this could end you up in court

be aware of you surroundingfs

carry spare money to hand over and don't end up on the ground

biko · 23-10-2008 1:39pm

I bring a lolcat

When my assailant groans and rolls his eyes because lolcats are sooo dated I run off (leaving the lolcat behind)

Biggins · 23-10-2008 1:41pm

Silenceisbliss wrote: »

ah no, i'm not contesting the logic behind it at all, it pretty much all makes sense. I'm just commenting on the fact that the whole lot of it is written with such a retarded and dramatic tone.

If thats so, thats unfortuate.

At the end of the day its better to be home and safe, maybe looking silly for ones actions, but at least home and safe.
The above are only for extreme situations but its better to be wiser before and than after, maybe paying a costly price for not knowing before so.

Biggest thing now at the mo, will be the stealing going on up to Christmas, any major town between now and then will be open season for bar snatchers and pickpockets.

nkay1985 · 23-10-2008 11:30pm

When I first started going out with my girlfriend I used to walk between our houses a lot, usually after midnight.

I always kept a house key between my middle and ring fingers with my hands in my pockets. Also always made sure that my phone was unlocked and someone nearby was on a single-key speeddial in case something did happen. And I always made sure there was an open space for me to run! Because I reckoned my legs (fuelled by adrenalin) would carry me a lot faster than some lad looking for a few Euro or something!!!

Wurly · 23-10-2008 11:38pm

If i'm about to get attacked? Simple! I just take the paper bag off my head. That freaks 'em out. They don't like that.

Manic Moran · 24-10-2008 4:49am

Walking the Dangerous Streets, the Captain Kirk way.

(Boston Legal clip)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7ElnDCorSo

Biggins wrote: »

1. Keep a key, a pen, even a handle of a brush etc in your hand. Keep your hand and the object in your pocket. Go for areas that will not cause serious harm. Once the attacker is in pain, it usually enough distraction for one to run.

What's the point in that? If someone's attacking you, where's the problem in causing serious harm? They should have left you alone in the first place, and are more likely to remember the experience.

NTM

When walking the mean streets, how do you protect yourself?

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