Questions For Today- Self-Defense
By DB
@dgobucks226 (37621)
November 27, 2017 6:24pm CST
Do you carry anything with you for self-defense either on your person or in your car? Have you ever had a scary encounter with a stranger in a parking lot or garage? Or maybe jogging or walking in your neighborhood?
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11 responses
@andriaperry (118793)
• Anniston, Alabama
28 Nov 17
My sister carries pepper spray, but I am packing, I am licensed.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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29 Nov 17
Better safe than sorry 
Especially in mall parking lots or parking garages.
Especially in mall parking lots or parking garages.1 person likes this
@LadyDuck (502148)
• Italy
30 Nov 17
@dgobucks226 It was my fault, I tried to resist, I grabbed my purse, they made me fall on the ground and I badly hit my head and fainted. I can still feel the "indent" where my head touched the ground.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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1 Dec 17
@LadyDuck It is a normal impulse to resist having something taken from you. It is sad people need to act this way. Glad you were not more seriously injured.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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29 Nov 17
What a terrible experience? Did they harm you when taking your purse?
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@WendySpickerman (983)
• United States
28 Nov 17
While I carry it's not what you think. I have to carry a card with me because of knowing martial arts.
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@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
28 Nov 17
I should get some of that.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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29 Nov 17
Especially if you notice some strangers following your every step. Who wants an extra shadow 
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@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
25 Feb 18
@dgobucks226
The problem is DB there are those that like to shoot into a crowd and get any many people as possible.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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23 Feb 18
It seems today it is necessary to be prepared in some way especially if alone. I try to make sure places I go to are frequented by people and public.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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2 Mar 18
@Hannihar You are right there. Events that draw crowds are easy targets for nut cases and terrorists.
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@toniganzon (77064)
• Philippines
28 Nov 17
Just some slight argument during traffic but nothing really serious. I try to avoid arguments with strangers. I don't carry any weapons with me at all.
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@toniganzon (77064)
• Philippines
29 Nov 17
@dgobucks226 Right, I've seen the news where people killed each other because of heated arguments in relation to traffic congestion.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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29 Nov 17
You never know if a traffic argument could lead to something more serious. I have heard of many instances of those arguments turning deadly. 
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@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
1 Dec 17
@dgobucks226 two thick glass bottles of perfume, a hard cover Diary, a mini umbrella, etc. If I am going to hit with it, a person is gonna feel it, fo sho! 
two thick glass bottles of perfume, a hard cover Diary, a mini umbrella, etc. If I am going to hit with it, a person is gonna feel it, fo sho! 1 person likes this
@dgobucks226 (37621)
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2 Dec 17
@bluesa Ha, Ha....Good one Catherine! Very, very funny 
Thanks for the laugh!
Thanks for the laugh!1 person likes this
@dgobucks226 (37621)
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29 Nov 17
Ha, Ha, Ha....What's in that purse anyway? Sounds dangerous 
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@teamfreak16 (43567)
• Denver, Colorado
2 Dec 17
I'd love to have some when I'm on my bike. Spray it at motorists that try to kill me because I'm on a bike.
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@teamfreak16 (43567)
• Denver, Colorado
2 Dec 17
@dgobucks226 - Of course, it would be contingent upon being able to catch them at a red light!
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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4 Dec 17
@teamfreak16 Ha! Yes, moving targets are hard to hit
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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2 Dec 17
The umbrella is a very versatile accessory. Not only does it serve as a weapon of self-defense, if things get to scary you can open it up and fly away!
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@YrNemo (20254)
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3 Dec 17
@dgobucks226 True 
. (Made me think suddenly of some Chinese art in which some women used a handheld fan for decoration & weapon. Fascinating!)
. (Made me think suddenly of some Chinese art in which some women used a handheld fan for decoration & weapon. Fascinating!)1 person likes this
@misunderstood_zombie (8765)
• United States
29 Nov 17
No, I should though. When I go out late at night, I take my dog. She can bark quite viciously, hopefully, the bad guys wouldn't know it's all show.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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30 Nov 17
Yes, dogs can be quite effective in discouraging would be attackers. Actually, a very useful weapon, even if she all bark and no bite,
