Well, I'm kinda torn by this thread. This is, after all, a Tatics and Training forum so this is a proper place to discuss it, however a certain part of me can't help but say GET A LIFE. If you constantly walk around protecting yourself from being victimized you already have been.
I think the best course of action is to be aware of situations as they develop and think about the best way to difuse them. Rarely does a situation go from 0-100mph in the blink of an eye (although they can). How you handle yourself during the escalation is key. In the rare event something does come out of nowhere, have a weapon and at least the minimal training to be effective.
Military and LE are the exception to the above. They operate under different circumstances than most of us,
GG
I think the best course of action is to be aware of situations as they develop and think about the best way to difuse them. Rarely does a situation go from 0-100mph in the blink of an eye (although they can). How you handle yourself during the escalation is key. In the rare event something does come out of nowhere, have a weapon and at least the minimal training to be effective.
Military and LE are the exception to the above. They operate under different circumstances than most of us,
GG