Guys: Are you ever afraid of getting attacked in public?

[Kramer]

I am despite not being small. I always catch the eye of predatory types. Nothing ever happens, but I worry about it.

 

[Futile]

Short, tall, male, female, black, white... When someone points a gun at you to take your money it matters nothing

 

[Isadeth]

I'm more afraid of getting attacked in private by someone I've trusted.

Edit: sorry, I just noticed you only asked for guys. ♡

 

[VisionsOfHell]

Yeah there are certain *ahem* groups of people where you rather switch sides than walk past them. My neighborhood was always very safe though so I never had to worry much.

 

[WornOutLife]

I kinda get scared but when I'm mad, I'm not afraid of anything. I'd even have the guts to fight 1 on 1 Rocky Balboa (when he was young) even though I know I might probably die. I guess that turns it into one more way to CTB? lol

 

[Kramer]

Short, tall, male, female, black, white... When someone points a gun at you to take your money it matters nothing

It does matter. The weak looking ones are typically the ones who are targeted.

I kinda get scared but when I'm mad, I'm not afraid of anything. I'd even have the guts to fight 1 on 1 Rocky Balboa (when he was young) even though I know I might probably die. I guess that turns it in one more way to CTB? lol

I don't really get mad unless I get irritated. The ghetto, stupid types roaming around irritate me so much.

I'm more afraid of getting attacked in private by someone I've trusted.

Edit: sorry, I just noticed you only asked for guys. ♡

Interesting. I've seem some women get visibly uncomfortable with me just walking by.

 

[Futile]

It does matter. The weak looking ones are typically the ones who are targeted.

Maybe for drug addicts who only have a knife, Robbers with guns have no reason to care

 

[Deleted member 24434]

Yes which is why I prefer to stay in my little house. I'm of the mindset everyone hates me so why wouldn't they want to hurt me. Irrational I know but I can't help it.

 

[Kramer]

Maybe for drug addicts who only have a knife, Robbers with guns have no reason to care

I don't think you're speaking from experience. Some people give off the vibe that they're not someone to be fucked with.

 

[Brick In The Wall]

I am despite not being small. I always catch the eye of predatory types. Nothing ever happens, but I worry about it.

It's always a good idea to be aware of your surroundings and any potentially shady looking people.

I'm physically fit enough to handle myself. I also conceal carry a handgun at all times so it's not something I'm overly concerned about though.

 

[Disappointered]

Yes. I've been savagely attacked in the street by a streetjungle animal. I'm small so even before that it was kind of in the back of my mind in many situations. It really bothers me that I am not allowed to arm myself in a society that cannot manage this issue properly. I understand people who want to be allowed to carry. Even if it weren't firearms I would welcome the right to carry some sort of weapon.

 

[Kramer]

It's always a good idea to be aware of your surroundings and any potentially shady looking people.

I'm physically fit enough to handle myself. I also conceal carry a handgun at all times so it's not something I'm overly concerned about though.

Situational awareness is key. I'm always in yellow or red.

I see so many potential victims when I'm in public. Women who stare at their phones are probably target #1.

Yes. I've been savagely attacked in the street by a streetjungle animal. I'm small so even before that it was kind of in the back of my mind in many situations. It really bothers me that I am not allowed to arm myself in a society that cannot manage this issue properly. I understand people who want to be allowed to carry. Even if it weren't firearms I would welcome the right to carry some sort of weapon.

Carry a knife. Look up your state's knife laws.

 

[Brick In The Wall]

Situational awareness is key. I'm always in yellow or red.

I see so many potential victims when I'm in public. Women who stare at their phones are probably target #1.

Carry a knife. Look up your state's knife laws.

I would definitely agree with the situational awareness. Cell phones and other distractions can be dangerous in multiple ways. Such as walking into traffic, sidewalk openings, or even off cliffs. These sort of injuries and deaths have spiked since the smartphone era.

It's good to know the laws on carrying such weapons as knives yes. But if you live in a bad area I'd carry one regardless. There's an old saying "I'd rather be judged by 12, than carried by 6."

 

[Disappointered]

Carry a knife. Look up your state's knife laws.

Yes, I have considered that in the past. I won't go into details but I've considered it a lot. I live in a region that is in many ways closer to a fascist police state than to a free and open society like it pretends to be. The 'proper thinking progressive' lunatics running things have made assault an easy crime to commit by banning pretty much all weapons. If there is something incidentally available you can use in the event of needing to defend yourself you'll probably be okay legally. But you are not allowed to carry any weapons to ensure that you're not viciously brutalized by any roaming savage in the street.

 

[Kramer]

Yes, I have considered that in the past. I won't go into details but I've considered it a lot. I live in a region that is in many ways closer to a fascist police state than to a free and open society like it pretends to be. The 'proper thinking progressive' lunatics running things have made assault an easy crime to commit by banning pretty much all weapons. If there is something incidentally available you can use in the event of needing to defend yourself you'll probably be okay legally. But you are not allowed to carry any weapons to ensure that you're not viciously brutalized by any roaming savage in the street.

Why do liberals love criminals so much? They can't vote.

 

[Isadeth]

Interesting. I've seem some women get visibly uncomfortable with me just walking by.

I'm not saying I'm not uncomfortable walking by some men, but like @Brick In The Wall I also conceal carry. I still worry, but I worry less. I'm more worried in a private setting were I let my guard down and I don't have my gun or a nearby weapon. I can defend myself, but I have no illusions of being able to win against a man when it comes to strength. I'm about 5'7 and 130ish lbs. It wouldn't take much.

 

[Disappointered]

Why do liberals love criminals so much? They can't vote.

Some of them can...depending on how you define criminal. I think liberals love them because liberals define themselves by an unwarranted sense of superiority over the 'uneducated' and higher education has largely been taken over by liberals. There are also other agendas at play imo that have nothing to do with ostensibly improving society and the average liberal is just taken in as a cult dupe. It's disgusting.

I also conceal carry.

I was always baffled by the cult-like adherence against the right to carry that is evident among most overtly feminist women. You'd think they'd want to be able to protect themselves against male aggressors.

 

[VisionsOfHell]

Why do liberals love criminals so much? They can't vote.

In the liberal mind, criminals arent responsible for their actions because economic injustice or "systemic racism" made them that way.

 

[Kramer]

In the liberal mind, criminals arent responsible for their actions because economic injustice or "systemic racism" made them that way.

Yes, they're eternal victims.

 

[Isadeth]

I was always baffled by the cult-like adherence against the right to carry that is evident among most overtly feminist women. You'd think they'd want to be able to protect themselves against male aggressors.

Male aggressors are exactly why I carry. I think most women against carrying a firearm have never been physically attacked or assaulted. I have, and I exercise my right :)

 

[xLosthopex]

I'd probably like it if someone attacked me

 

[Kramer]

I'd probably like it if someone attacked me

Lol why? It could lead to disfigurement, brain damage, living forever.

 

[xLosthopex]

Lol why? It could lead to disfigurement, brain damage, living forever.

Perhaps 'like' is the wrong word, but more indifferent
I often put myself in dangerous/risky situations on purpose because I'm so impulsive and self destructive, also kinda as a form of self harm

 

[Kramer]

Perhaps 'like' is the wrong word, but more indifferent
I often put myself in dangerous/risky situations on purpose because I'm so impulsive and self destructive, also kinda as a form of self harm

Are you borderline?

 

[xLosthopex]

Are you borderline?

Yes

 

[Meditation guide]

I'm more afraid of getting attacked in private by someone I've trusted.

Me too, as this is much more likely to happen.

 

[Isadeth]

Me too, as this is much more likely to happen.

Absolutely I agree. I feel safer in public.

 

[Meditation guide]

Absolutely I agree. I feel safer in public.

I'm scared to be alone with any men. I've had a couple of real estate agents when I was looking at houses get awfully close and pin me up against a wall, or trap me in a tiny room, alone, sort of testing out what I would do. Things like this happen a lot. Big parking lots also are a danger zone. I had to quit a good job due to the boss putting his hands on me. There are all kinds of things I could mention like this. Things that are preludes to assault.

 

[Mentalmick]

Perhaps 'like' is the wrong word, but more indifferent
I often put myself in dangerous/risky situations on purpose because I'm so impulsive and self destructive, also kinda as a form of self harm

I couldn't care less if someone attacked me either. In fact, I wouldn't even defend myself. The more damage the better. "Man fatally injured in street attack" sounds like a good headline for me.

 

[stygal]

Im not very afraid of people in my rural area. Bunch of old people, not going to get mugged by them.
And during work days in the city I try to forget about the dangers around me. There's been incidents where someone tried to grab me or shout something at me but I was always able to just make a run for it.
I always wanted to have a weapon but in a panicked state I probably wouldn't be quick enough to use it so I just stick to my pepper spray.
I wish I could say: I don't care...maybe about dying or getting killed but most robbers would just leave you unconscious in a ditch.