Today’s Self-Defense Tip is being shared by EHP Training LLC on behalf of BamaCarry’s “Every Home Protected” program.
Criminals are predators. They are watching and are constantly on the lookout for easy prey. If you look like you will pose a risk, most of the time predators will seek another target.
Predators seek out the weakest prey, and almost always avoid conflict when they do not know for certain they have an absolute advantage. They search for their prey and learn very quickly the indicators that show their assault will likely be successful.
Do not look like a victim! When you find yourself in a vulnerable environment, pay attention to your surroundings. As you get out of your car, look around 360 degrees. Stay off your cell phone. This is a huge distraction. Try to look “suspicious” to anyone who might be looking for an easy target. Never underestimate the importance of the image you project. If you are walking along looking at the ground, showing body language that says you are fearful or unwilling to protect yourself, potential attackers recognize this. It is what they look for.
Listen to your instincts or rather, your “gut” feeling.
According to “The Gift of Fear” author Gavin deBecker, “Intuition is always right in at least two important ways;
1. It is always in response to something.
2. It always has your best interest at heart.”
The best weapon is you. Your instincts will always warn you when there is danger near. Listen to them! Most of us are wired to be polite and nice. The problem with this is that we don’t listen to and respect the little signals that go off internally when we receive them. How many times has a victim made this statement; “It just didn’t feel right”, “I just felt like something wasn’t right”. Part of what we teach in an EHP class is to LISTEN TO THAT INNER VOICE! Call it whatever you want to. Call it a “gut” feeling or “instincts” but never question it! Get out of the situation immediately and never worry about being embarrassed.
We want you to go home safely.
