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How to Avoid Being Mugged
Never carry too much for too long unless it is necessary.
Walk with a sense of purpose. If you are wandering aimlessly or
look lost you become a target.
Act and dress like a local. Tourists are frequent targets of
muggers.
Carry a weapon where it is permitted. Pepper spray, a 4 inch
lockback pocketknife, or a pistol (9mm or 38 caliber minimum for
stopping power) will give you confidence that muggers will sense
and steer away from. This of course assumes you know how to use
your weapon and are carrying it in such a manner that it is
unlikely it can be used against you.
Learn a martial art, at least the basics. In cases where
weapons are not an option, you need to know you can defend yourself
with your hands and feet (and head) if necessary. Your confidence
radiates outwards and protects you from feral humans who can sense
fear.
When you sense danger, don't be afraid to act a little crazy.
Walking down the middle of the street, and/or singing a song at the
top of your lungs will make you a less attractive target. This
contradicts the above advice of "not drawing attention to
yourself", but when it seems that the attention is already there,
it's time to act to discourage action.
Determine the risk factor of you getting mugged or robbed.
These are the things that let you outweigh your risk of being
robbed.
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- Clothes: Are you dressed like a rich person? Do you have
fancy jewelery? Are you wearing a T-shirt and jeans or a suit?
- What you're carrying: Are your hands empty or are you
carrying a briefcase, backpack, or suitcase?
- The area you are in: Is it an urban area with a lot of
foot traffic, or a suburban neighborhood with few pedestrians?
- How long you will be traveling: The longer you are on
the streets, the higher the odds of you passing by at least one
thief.
credit:wikihow
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