Would you have fought this armed robber? When an armed robber launches their attack, you better have your Active Self Protection ready to defend yourself!

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What do these restaurant owners teach us about defending ourselves against an armed robber?

1. There is a significant difference between territorial and predatorial violence. (I learned these terms from Marc MacYoung) Territorial violence occurs when an aggressor wants something from you; they put a line in the sand and tell you that you will give it to them, or they will hurt you. Muggings and rapes fall in this category, as does this armed robber. Predatorial violence occurs when the attacker wants you dead and there is no ability to comply with demands to live. In territorial violence compliance might get you out alive, but a predatory attacker will not be stopped short of your death or you having the attitude, skills, and plan to stop them. Territorial violence such as this armed robber also provides more time to consider your plan so that you can more effectively defend yourself.

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Attitude. Skills. Plan.

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