Your Simple Yet Essential Guide to Self-Defense for Men
Americans are under attack. More than 1,500 thefts occurred per 100,000 Americans in 2019. That means that more than 1% of the population experienced a theft that year.
Self-defense is becoming more important every day. Yet many self-defense guides focus on women. Self-defense for men is just as important and just as complicated.
What should you be doing whenever you are alone at night? How can you prevent a violent situation from escalating? How should you use force?
Answer these questions and you can protect yourself with a few basic steps. Here is your quick guide.
Be Mindful of Your Surroundings
The best way to defend yourself is to avoid getting into dangerous situations in the first place. Whenever you are alone at night, you should pay attention to your surroundings.
Do not put on headphones and look down on the ground. Keep your ears open to any unusual sounds and look around yourself. Try to find lit and populated areas where you can walk without getting into confrontations with others.
De-escalate Hostile Situations
If someone confronts you, you should not panic or start to yell at them. If you can calm them down, you should try calming them down.
If de-escalation wouldn’t work, you should walk away. Try walking away with someone else, as an attacker is less likely to go after two people. You can also take public transportation to get out of the area.
Think About Your Options
You have options for self-defense weapons and home security tools. You can use a firearm, but you can also use pepper spray, a stun gun, or your own hands. For home security, you can set up cameras and alarms to deter thieves from breaking in.
You should know more about types of self-defense before you buy a weapon. Even if you have a weapon on you, it may not be warranted to use it. Take a moment to reflect on what is happening before you draw your gun out.
Take the Offense
If you are going to use force, you need to commit to it. Strike your attacker’s sensitive areas with your hands, including their groin and eyes. Once they’re down on the ground, run away and call the authorities.
If you are going to use your gun, you should be quick with it. Just pointing it at your attacker may encourage them to leave. Do not fire unless they have a weapon or have threatened to kill you.
Understand the Essentials of Self-Defense for Men
Self-defense for men is simple yet profound. Whether you are alone on the street or in your house, you should pay attention to your surroundings.
Your first step during a hostile situation is to de-escalate. Calm the other person down and leave the area.
Your gun is a weapon for a lethal force scenario. If you can knock your attacker down and then run away, you must do so. Don’t pull the trigger if pointing the weapon is enough to resolve the situation.
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