I believe in self defense. I will make a phenomenal effort to weasel out of dangerous confrontations. I don't care about honor, let them think they're cool, I just want to get the fuck out of the situation. Once my line is crossed though and I'm actually attacked I do not hold back and do my best to end the attack right then and there with all force. Mess with me if you'd like but I rip you to shreds if you attack me.
I'm alert.
I don't carry a weapon. What I do carry is a second wallet with enough money for some mugger's fix, and to pay with in situations I consider shifty. A throwaway wallet I have no issues with handing over - no personal stuff inside.
I am modestly trained in hand to hand combat (and not from a book) and always wear what in effect amounts to combat boots. I'll use anything I can grab but do not carry a weapon on me.
My house is pretty discouraging for burglars if they try to get in. Every room happens to have a decorative item or two that is no weapon, but could effectively be used as such. I have a safe room and a (real) short-sword for home defense which I can wield pretty well.
This is not America. Guns are rare here and typically only used in armed robberies. I don't want to be armed to the teeth and that stuff, but I've been victimized in the past and its not happening again.
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