PlayboyPenguin
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Whenever we go out (like last night for karaoke) I have noticed I always set a plan with my partner after checking out the layout of where we are that night. I plan things like what we would do if seperated and what I would want him to do in case of an armed assailant. I decide where I would like him to go and tell him to do so immedialtely if I tell him to make himself scarce,
I find that since I have started carrying I do this even more. I check for where I feel he would be safest if I engaged someone, where the fire exits are located, and where available cover would be for myself. I will never sit with my back to a door in a bar or restaraunt (that word again) which drives my business partner crazy.
When walking down city streets I make sure I am the one on the inside closer to alleys and doorways and I always tell my partner that if I say run, just run and go to get help. Do not look back and do not try to help me. The best thing he could do is get the authorities. I figure that I should be able to occupy even 3 or 4 guys for 30 seconds or so to allow him time to flee. If I can get to my gun or knife maybe even have a chance to end the situation (in close combat you would be suprised how fast a double edged switchblade can turn a 3 on 1 fight into an unfair fight for the 3).
Maybe this makes me a little paranoid but I like to call it prepared. I just never want to be in a position of having to say "if only I had done this or prepared for that maybe my loved one would still be here".
I find that since I have started carrying I do this even more. I check for where I feel he would be safest if I engaged someone, where the fire exits are located, and where available cover would be for myself. I will never sit with my back to a door in a bar or restaraunt (that word again) which drives my business partner crazy.
When walking down city streets I make sure I am the one on the inside closer to alleys and doorways and I always tell my partner that if I say run, just run and go to get help. Do not look back and do not try to help me. The best thing he could do is get the authorities. I figure that I should be able to occupy even 3 or 4 guys for 30 seconds or so to allow him time to flee. If I can get to my gun or knife maybe even have a chance to end the situation (in close combat you would be suprised how fast a double edged switchblade can turn a 3 on 1 fight into an unfair fight for the 3).
Maybe this makes me a little paranoid but I like to call it prepared. I just never want to be in a position of having to say "if only I had done this or prepared for that maybe my loved one would still be here".