Common Sense Security Tips For Women

[humor me]

Do you have any suggestions for those with mobility issues? I use a mobility service dog most of the time, but if she is ill, or I have to go somewhere she can't (like an MRI, it will erase her microchip), I wouldn't leave her in the car in weather that was too hot or too cold. I would also worry about someone stealing her. Also, being a service dog, she is not trained to protect. As a matter of fact, service dogs showing aggression are retired immediately. I keep hoping that just the presence of a dog is enough to discourage someone.

humor me & 4paw drive

[retdetsgt]

Just be aware of your surroundings and as I've said several times, trust your gut.

[JoetheGI]

I keep hoping that just the presence of a dog is enough to discourage someone.

In most cases, it will be.

A dog adds an aspect of the unknown which many criminals will avoid. IE, will the dog bark, bite, etc... This is good for you.

Even an untrained dog has the potential to act as an alarm by barking, which may draw attention and trigger a call to LEO's for support. There have also been cases where untrained dogs have bitten potential bad guys, and shown enough aggression to deter assaults.

They truly are mans' best friend.

[SHH 1313]

I am sure many have heard placing your keys between your fingers and clenching the K-chain w/ your fist as a weapon. I was told go for the eyes of your attacker.

Comments please...

[retdetsgt]

I am sure many have heard placing your keys between your fingers and clenching the K-chain w/ your fist as a weapon. I was told go for the eyes of your attacker.

In the real world, most people and especially women won't do that when push comes to shove. There's a technique that easily done that can pop the eyeballs out of a man, literally. But it takes a certain personality to be able to do that, even to someone who's trying to hurt you.

Studies have shown that the majority of people who carry guns aren't going to be able so shoot someone if pointing the gun fails.

That's why things that are more natural work better, like yelling "NO" as loud as you can and numerous times. I had one potential rape victim unnerve her attacker by reciting the Lord's Prayer over and over in a fairly loud voice.

[Pookie44]

Good job, Pookie!

The premise of the book I mentioned is that we subconsciously learn to read body language of others. Even though you may not have realized it, there was something in the way those guys were standing, talking or something that set off an alarm in your subconscious.

Good cops develop that to an art form. Being able to tell if someone is potentially violent is not as easy as it looks. The guy yelling and screaming may not appear to really be a threat where the person who is quiet, but if you notice his fists are clinched, arms stiff, etc., you better be careful. I can tell when my wife is really pissed by the way her voice octave gets a little deeper than usual. That's when I start choosing my words very carefully....

As my daughters grew up, I always told them to believe their guts when they got an "uh oh" feeling and get out of whatever situation they were in. Both have told me it served them well.

Thanks!! I've learned to always go with my gut. Funny story.....There was this big burly guy knocking at my door, so I said without opening thew door WHO IS IT ( note I made my voice sound like a man. He said I'm a sales guy for Kurbie vacooms. So I anserwerd the door.... he busted up cuz I was a girl LOL

[humor me]

In the real world, most people and especially women won't do that when push comes to shove. There's a technique that easily done that can pop the eyeballs out of a man, literally. But it takes a certain personality to be able to do that, even to someone who's trying to hurt you.

Ummm... actually, I think I could do that! I also wouldn't think twice about "crushing his grapes", so to speak. I have this high level of self-preservation after having the c**p beat out of me in elementary school at least twice a week. I finally got to where I was defending myself against kids 2 grades higher than me. I have a brother that is "different", and back then, that automatically made us targets. I just wish I knew about the "grapes" back then! I could have shortened a lot of fights.

Studies have shown that the majority of people who carry guns aren't going to be able so shoot someone if pointing the gun fails.

I wouldn't even consider a gun. I have only been around them enough to know the world is probably safer without me trying to carry one.

That's why things that are more natural work better, like yelling "NO" as loud as you can and numerous times. I had one potential rape victim unnerve her attacker by reciting the Lord's Prayer over and over in a fairly loud voice.

Yelling I have no trouble with... as long as I'm not so freaked out my voice freezes. My kids will tell you I'm a very effective yeller.

humor me & 4paw drive

[SHH 1313]

I thought I would mention this , back in my younger day's my girlfriend and I were in Deep Ellum. It is a blues district, naturally we were just the 2 of us. Now she is 6'2 bare foot and was wearing heels.

Well anyway, we were parked quite a distance away from the car and were walking back to it. WELL.....I knew we were being followed at a distance. Now downtown Dallas is not the best place for unescorted ladies to go on a weekend.

So I said, Carla these guys are gaining on us and no telling what's gonna happen. On the count of three and I mean it!!! Turn around and run straight at them as fast as you can yelling as loud as you can!


We did, by the grace of God, we scared the bejeeezzus outta them! Guess we were just lucky. They turned and ran !!! The moral of this story always have a male friend to go with you in questionable parts of town.