What Should You Consider When Thinking About Personal Safety?
Everyone
wants to feel safe in whatever place they find themselves but no one can really
control the environment or people around them. People make many of their
everyday choices based solely on what makes them feel safe: moving to a
neighborhood with a low crime rate, parking under a bright lamp at night,
walking in groups, or signing up for self-defense classes. Each person must do
what makes them feel safe. Here are a few things to consider when making
decisions about personal safety.
Local Laws
Whether a
person decided to keep a gun in a concealed thigh holster or a can of mace on their keychain, they should
make sure to check local laws to ensure that they are not doing or carrying
anything illegal. Some states in the U.S. require a person to have a license
for a concealed weapon and others allow open carry. Some businesses do not
allow patrons to carry weapons of any kind onto the premises. Anyone carrying a
weapon needs to be aware
of these restrictions so that their method
of defense doesn’t land them in trouble.
Defense Options
Not every
method of defense is right for every person. One person may feel comfortable
carrying a small taser while another may prefer to take a self-defense course.
A person should check into all the options available and try out different
choices to find what works best for them. They may want to have both
self-defense training and carry a weapon. Having a weapon or training doesn’t
mean a person should stop parking in well-lit areas and other things that
encourage safety, but having more options can make a person feel safer from the
outset.
Whatever a person’s choice, it must be made cautiously
and in accordance with local laws. If a person is not comfortable with their
protective method, they are less likely to use it if the
occasion arises.