I was completely traumatized... someone tried to take my dog!!!!

[sannabelle]

What state are you in?

 

[sannabelle]

I creeped on your profile (lol), open carry is legal in Washington. You do have to be careful about transporting a loaded gun in your car though- looks like they have some more finicky laws there. I would absolutely look into a smaller pistol if I were you. I don't go anywhere without mine.

 

[christwodog]

I creeped on your profile (lol), open carry is legal in Washington. You do have to be careful about transporting a loaded gun in your car though- looks like they have some more finicky laws there. I would absolutely look into a smaller pistol if I were you. I don't go anywhere without mine.

I never leave home without my Sig! Crazy world we live in.

 

[lazy gardener]

Agreed, concealed carry is a good thing. If all of the good people did so, the predators would be at a decided disadvantage.

 

[Kiki]

Carrying a gun is good, but one should know how to use one, an unstable person should NOT carry one.

 

[EliyaSage]

I know you said you took a self defense class and "stunk"... Being short has it's advantages, even when fighting. (be warned this is long>>>i made a "in conclusion" thing at the end. Suggest you skip to it.) I took one of those maybe 2-3 years ago but what he taught us, stuck in my mind. He showed us some videos of people getting kidnapped, one where someone got shot. Then taught us how we could avoid this. If someone walks up to you, demands your watch for instance, Take the watch off. Don't hand it to him. Throw it. This, if not distracts him, gets his goal, away from you. The second you throw it, run. If you yell out for help, don't yell "GET AWAY FROM ME", my mom says people scream this, not always seriously. Kids may scream "GET AWAY FROM ME" if a parent disciplines them, or a person may scream this at a friend, jokingly. more people tend not to answer to this. If you yell, It's probably best to scream "HELP! FIRE! HELP!" fires are less common than a kid screaming get away from me, and people will turn around. I know this wasn't the situation you where in, but even if you "suck", there are some easy things to always remember, day to day. The class i took, it was made specifically for daughters and moms. Complicated moves may be effective, if you remember all the steps! there are VERY basic self defense moves that are easy to remember ! Every time i'm out walking by myself, and i'm about to walk by someone, or someone walks toward me, i remember these: Knee. Elbow. Ears. Kick. Knee and kick being easier for most girls because we tend to have better lower strength than upper strength. Attacking someone with your knee? Go for points. If your in the situation where your feeling the need to attack, Don't hold out. Don't beat them to death if no necessary, but make them remember it's not ok to mess with anyone! no exceptions! Elbow. If someone holds you from behind, your elbow is your best bet! it's bony, it hurts! if you can, you can jab your elbow into their ribs or neck. If they didn't let go, you can go back to kick. sidestep, kick them between the legs, or in the stomach (applies to men as well as woman.), and they've probably let go by now. If your alone, make them run away from you. If you can, the second your let go, if there is people near by or a shop or gas station, run for it, even if there aren't people at the gas station or stores, there are usually security cameras!!! as for ear, if you ball up for fists, you'd be surprised how much weight you bring when even a tiny girl like me, hits someone in their ear. The ear is usually accessible, un protected, and when hit, i believe he said it only takes 5 pounds of force to break an eardrum. When you slam your fists to the desk or floor, you probably use 7+pounds. (guesstimating) +the adrenaline you have when being attacked definitely helps! You handled your situation probably the best you anyone could've and i'm so thrilled everything turned out the way it did !!!!!
(IN CONCLUSION>>>KNEE ELBOW EARS KICK. GET THEM AWAY FROM YOU. IF POSSIBLE, REACH OTHER PEOPLE, USUALLY SAFEST IS TO RUN TO POLICE, OR STAFF. KNEE ELBOW EARS KICK.<<<)

Of course it's always best to have a gun, but you don't always have that option, and anyone who sees this, jus remember: Knee, Elbow, Ears, Kick. Knee elbow ears kick. Knee elbow ears kick. Thrilled you and your dog are ok!!!! These situations are extremely hectic and frightening! Great to have somewhere where your not judged, people care about your safety and your animal's safety!!!

 

[AnnieSantiago]

I'm so sorry that happened to you!
What upsets me more is that mentally ill people like this one, who could be dangerous, are walking the streets because of greed. I couldn't believe it when they opened the doors to the mental institutions and I still can't.
I had a cousin die on the streets in an alley. He should have been institutionalized, but unless he agreed, there was no way to keep him locked up. He wouldn't take his meds. He slept in doorways and under bridges. It was just heartbreaking because he had been such a sweet child growing up. Our country is in a mess, that's for sure.

 

[21hens-incharge]

A thought if I may...
A gun is only useful if the attacked can access it, point it, AND fire it all while being attacked.
Much easier said then done.

I don't trust that an attacker would be unable to wrestle one away from me.

Remember blows to soft tissue like the eyes and throat can bring enough time to escape. Also a solid kick to the side of the knee is more effective then any mid section blow. The knee is designed to go front to back. A side blow can bring a big man down and while he is down gouge those eyes. No move should be done without intent and power, every bit of power you have.

My 2cents.

 

[RAsChickens]

OMG I WAS AT ULTA BEAUTY THIS MORNING AND THE SAME MAN WAS FOLLOWING ME!!!!!!!!!!!! Luckily my fiance was with me and he held my hand and had the other hand in a fist for the entire time. We alerted the manager and she said she'd keep an eye on him. I'm honestly fearing for my life. I have no idea what to do. I called 911 and filed another documentation police report. They say it's not enough for a restraining order. I saw him get into a car and told the plate number to the police.

 

[Kiki]

OMG I WAS AT ULTA BEAUTY THIS MORNING AND THE SAME MAN WAS FOLLOWING ME!!!!!!!!!!!! Luckily my fiance was with me and he held my hand and had the other hand in a fist for the entire time. We alerted the manager and she said she'd keep an eye on him. I'm honestly fearing for my life. I have no idea what to do. I called 911 and filed another police report.

Do you live in a small town?