riverkeeper
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For several years 3- 4 nights a week my 1 hr exercise-destination(gym or library) walk usually takes me within a few blocks of the hot zone and along a park where every so often bad stuff happens.
In order to avoid victim-like appearance it's dark blue to navy sweats, hat, W-breaker(or shirt) and dark sneakers and gloves. Exterior fanny pack with pepper spray in black container, cell on the strap. Roscoe in pocket and a Koppo stick secreted in off hand, and defense knife available. Athletic muscular build and alert, confident comfortable walk wo being cocky.
It's been my experience that the occasional probable BG's approach and veer off to pass as they check out the obvious preparations-awareness. About 3x a year setting up a fence with a 'back off' and/or situational avoidance seems appropriate. Dogs have been the most frrequent problem.
BTW, there's no Death Wish script -- I live 1/4 block from the park but I really enjoy walking outside and the cool quiet evening fits my schedule-inclinations. It's (was) legal to open carry pepper. this basic approach worked for me in Wash DC, Baltimore and now Tacoma.
QUESTION: Any suggestions or advice?
In order to avoid victim-like appearance it's dark blue to navy sweats, hat, W-breaker(or shirt) and dark sneakers and gloves. Exterior fanny pack with pepper spray in black container, cell on the strap. Roscoe in pocket and a Koppo stick secreted in off hand, and defense knife available. Athletic muscular build and alert, confident comfortable walk wo being cocky.
It's been my experience that the occasional probable BG's approach and veer off to pass as they check out the obvious preparations-awareness. About 3x a year setting up a fence with a 'back off' and/or situational avoidance seems appropriate. Dogs have been the most frrequent problem.
BTW, there's no Death Wish script -- I live 1/4 block from the park but I really enjoy walking outside and the cool quiet evening fits my schedule-inclinations. It's (was) legal to open carry pepper. this basic approach worked for me in Wash DC, Baltimore and now Tacoma.
QUESTION: Any suggestions or advice?