>  GP> I will, when I get more time & energy, create an "Off
 >  GP> Topic: group on Facebook.

 > Imho, FB is not the best platform for discussions.

of course not, but an Off-Topic echo might attract some older folk; likewise a
"40-Something Chat" which may have under 40s, but will scare off the younger
mouthy set as they'll imagine old wrinkly people in there & skip joining)

 >  GP> I know how to use my mouth to get out of danger, [...]
 >  GP> (for a pistol -- most are Glocks or similar & cannot
 >  GP> refire if the barrel is grabbed & squeezed tight)

 > But.. isn't it still a good idea to try and get that barrel
 > pointed away from you?  :O

Natch, that's part of it--grab barrel, yank downwards & away from you

In Canada, yelling "gun" will have every liberal in earshot calling 911, but
could also slow police response time. . .*sigh*

The #1 one advice is to not be where the guns may be pulled & used.
#2 is talk your way out of the situation.
Only if needed, do you defend yourself & the trick here is to win/survive.

Knofe attacks are easy: there's only 2 ways a knife can attack (stabbing or
slashing) & each determines how you grab the assailant's wrist to twist & pull
againast your body so the knife is not anywhere near you. . . then just hang on
untiul the police arrive.

Again: don't be where the trouble happens is Advice One.

I've had to go into the Downtown East Side (worst Skid Row in the world, per
Guinness) a bunch of times for a course I was taking on how to help these
people out of poverty. I did well enough; I just wheeled directly there from
the bus stop & likewise in reverse going home.  Nobody bothered me, but then I
don't dress 'up' trying to look better than others, so don't attract attention
of those with chips on their shoulder.

When asked for change I just look them in the eye & say, "I wish; sorry, man. .
." & continue on after they acknowledge me back.

Your friend,

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Cyberpope, Bishop of ROM
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