Do You Help The Guy In Need When He Asks For Money?

Posted on May 26, 2009 
Filed Under Pepper Spray, Personal Safety, Personal Security, Personal protection devices, Self-Defense Training

Times are really tough right now.  The economy sucks and many people are out of work.  If you are lucky enough to have a job, good for you!   When companies are closing their doors and laying off people, desperate people tend to do desperate things - like rob innocent people.  Of course, there are those people who are too darn lazy to even try to work because it is easier to rob and steal from others.

You read in the paper and hear on the news each day about people who are being attacked on the street, as they leave the restaurant, local pub, or shopping mall.  Too many people are lax about their personal safety never even considering that a personal assault or attack may happen to them. 

Today I read in the paper that a man was robbed and hit in the head with a beer bottle as he is pumping gas at a local gas station.  He said that while he was pumping gas at 11 p.m. three men asked him for money.  He told them he didn’t have any and the men knocked him down, assaulted him and robbed things from his truck.  I’m sure this guy had not considered that this situation would be imminent.

My husband and I stopped at a McDonald’s on the Chicago toll way the other night and as we approached our car, I could see a guy coming towards my husband.  My first thought was to avoid him and get inside my car.  He asked my husband for money because his car had crapped out on him.  First of all, if you are in dire straights like that wouldn’t you call someone you know instead hitting up a complete stranger for money - unless you have a scam on your mind?  I motioned for my husband and we went straight to our car trying to avoid the man.

It really is sad that you have to react that way but these type of criminal assaults are happening regularly.  It is hard to tell a real situation when someone may desperately need help from a scam where someone is trying to rob you of your cash or valuables.  It is important that we all become more proactive in our personal security and safety - and know what to do to keep ourselves and our family safe wherever we are. 

Here are some simple strategies to keep yourself safe when you are out and about. 

1.  Take a local self-defense training class.  One that I highly recommend is the RAD Self-Defense Training.  Check with your local law enforcement agency for any training they sponsor. Knowing self-defense techniques, strategies, and how to defend yourself against an attacker is a must especially in our trying times.  I have always recommended self-defense classes for women but men are being attacked quite a bit lately.  Where men think they can handle themselves, many of the attackers are coming in groups of 2-3 attackers on one.  If you are at least trained in self-defense awareness, you stand a better chance of defending yourself even if it against 2-3 attackers.

2.  Carry some type of personal protection when out on the street, especially if you are out by yourself late at night. Excellent non-lethal protection like Pepper Spray, Mace, TASER C2, Stun Gun, or a loud personal alarm are easy to carry in your purse or pocket and can be very effective if personally attacked or assaulted.  Make sure you are well aware how to use these personal protection devices.  More and more individuals are opting to carry a concealed lethal weapon like a firearm.  Once again be sure to take the necessary training when you carry a firearm.  This is a deadly weapon and you want to make sure you are totally in command of your weapon should an attack/assault situation happen to you.

Personal awareness is key here.  Be aware of your surroundings and try not to be out late at night by yourself.  Criminals are looking for individuals who look weak and  vulnerable.  Be sure to carry yourself with confidence and make sure you speak in a commanding voice if a stranger approaches you in a confrontational manner. 

Consider your personal safety a priority at all times.  There are way too many people who will have no problem assaulting you for whatever valuables or cash you may be carrying.

 Stay Aware…Stay Alert…Stay Alive!

Checkout a complete list of non-lethal Personal Protection Products at my website:  http://www.ThePersonalSecurityStore.com

 

 

 

 

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2 Responses to “Do You Help The Guy In Need When He Asks For Money?”

  1. Pinky Sparkadero on June 16th, 2009 6:44 pm

    It must be tough for women in towns with aggressive bums. I know when they come up to me, I usually ignore them, though some bums are outright violent and demand things from you.

    I usually ask them for spare change before they can ask me, and that leaves them speechless. For a gal, it might not work; that’s why it’s important to walk with your key chain pepper spray in your hands at all times, as you never know when a bum might try to hassle you.

    Spray first & ask questions later!

  2. admin on June 16th, 2009 7:16 pm

    Right now both men & women have to have their guard up. These bums are hitting up both sexes. For me I have the radar up, checking out who’s around. My hubby is more lax and thinks less about an assault/attack by a bum. However if the guy pulls a knife or weapon on you doesn’t matter if you’re male/female if you’re not prepared with some type of defensive plan.

    For me, I never leave home without pepper spray on my keychain and a C2 TASER within reach.

    Thanks for your comments. They are right on!!

    Cheryl

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