I don’t feel safe

[Damienabbadon]

I’ve went to the police with my issue there’s wanna-be thugs “beefing” with me at least that’s what they said. I’m a cna I don’t do drugs or anything like that I dated this girl and I guess she was mixed up with them. I didn’t know about any of that to begin with but then she dumped me and seemingly disappeared and now these guys are expecting something from me. I’m not looking to carry just looking for quick easy and self defense. Any suggestions?

 

[frenchiectfd2203]

I’ve went to the police with my issue there’s wanna-be thugs “beefing” with me at least that’s what they said. I’m a cna I don’t do drugs or anything like that I dated this girl and I guess she was mixed up with them. I didn’t know about any of that to begin with but then she dumped me and seemingly disappeared and now these guys are expecting something from me. I’m not looking to carry just looking for quick easy and self defense. Any suggestions?

Make friends with bigger guys.

 

[Route 45]

12 gauge autoloader
45 Longslide with laser sighting
Phased plasma rifle in the 40 watt range
Uzi 9mm

 

[frenchiectfd2203]

12 gauge autoloader
45 Longslide with laser sighting
Phased plasma rifle in the 40 watt range
Uzi 9mm

Route, he’s not looking to carry.

If you are in Terra Haute find a couple tweakers on the corner and give them $20 to walk around with you, those people are crazy!!!! Even I find myself shying away from them.

 

[patience0830]

I’ve gone to the police with my issue. There are wanna-be thugs “beefing” with me at least that’s what they said.

I’m a cna I don’t do drugs or anything like that. I dated a girl and I guess she was mixed up with them. I didn’t know about any of that to begin with but then she dumped me and seemingly disappeared. Now these guys are expecting something from me. I’m not looking to carry just looking for quick easy and self defense. Any suggestions?

FTFY I have gone.. or I went.. you don't "have went" anywhere.

Start with pepper spray and avoidance. Head on a swivel and be aware of your situation at all times.

I recommend saving up for a more lethal method and applying for your LTCH and getting some training.

"Wanna be" thugs often have real guns. You should be at least as well armed.

 

[snapping turtle]

I know what looks good on a wanna be thug. A pit bull.

 

[Frank_N_Stein]

12 gauge autoloader
45 Longslide with laser sighting
Phased plasma rifle in the 40 watt range
Uzi 9mm

Just what you see on the shelf.

 

[1nderbeard]

May be a crazy suggestion. You may try to contact the thugs and figure out what the beef is. Obviously use some form of remote contact. But if you want peace I'd first try reaching out and try to squash whatever the beef is.

If that doesn't work, you should strongly consider taking an intro to firearms class and start carrying.

If you don't want to do that and really want peace, move away and start working somewhere else. As a CNA you can get a job pretty much anywhere.

 

[NHT3]

I feel a bit unsafe at times and I train regularly and carry a gun everywhere.. It's the world we are living in. Sorry, just keeping it real.

 

[Hatin Since 87]

First question is why do you not want to carry? You feel unsafe, and are reaching out for viable options, but if you feel so unsafe you feel the need to join a firearm forum it may be time to consider carrying. Take a beginners self defense class, rent some firearms to try, and don’t get mixed up with people who have shady friends.

If/When you do decide to start carrying, my opinion, don’t let anyone know what you have or how much you have. Whether it’s 1 firearm or 1000, whether it’s a box of ammo or an entire closet full, don’t tell girlfriends, friends, coworkers, online friends, nobody. It will save you a lot of headache.

 

[Hatin Since 87]

12 gauge autoloader
45 Longslide with laser sighting
Phased plasma rifle in the 40 watt range
Uzi 9mm

 

[Wolfhound]

Need more info. What did the police tell you? What specifically are they doing to you? Threats? Following you? Shoving? Making you lick dog poop like on Step Brothers?

This isn’t elementary school. Change your schedule or routine to avoid them. Move if you have to. As suggested make some friends. Get a big dog. Etc etc

 

[Ruger_Ronin]

You may try to contact the thugs and figure out what the beef is.

This is not a good idea. We don't negotiate with terrorizers

 

[The Bubba Effect]

The quickest and easiest self defense tactics that I know of are verbal judo, conflict avoidance and learning to listen to that little voice in your head that says "let's get out of here".

Towards those ends, I suggest reading "left of bang" and "the gift of fear".

 

[Backpacker]

Learn about situational awareness. Pay attention to your surroundings. Avoiding confrontation when you can, but be prepared to defend yourself.

 

[churchmouse]

Pick better partners is a start.
been where you are. These freaky chicks go out in search of and tell there buddy’s about soft targets which apparently you are one.
they push the edges And if you fold they beat you ass and take your
Not opting to actually defend yourself will keep you a soft target in there eyes.
It’s a life style.

 

[Ark]

Carry, because the "wanna be thugs" are going to be carrying and nothing quick or easy is going to measure up to that.

You live near Top Guns. They have a range on-site, regular group classes, and daily slots for one-on-one instructor time. Get yourself equipped and educated, then do your best to avoid the people in question and hope they get bored and move on.

 

[Cameramonkey]

Definitely learn some verbal judo. Lots of most excellent info here.

Another tip for pepper spray if you dont want to go lethal. But also buy a trainer of the same model and learn how it sprays. (trainers work the same, but are filled with water instead.

And remember that pepper spray takes a minute to kick in. Spray, then move. Dont be where they last saw you. Ive seen Vitamin P dispensed and the defender just stood there and ended up taking shots because the attacker just blindly attacked where he knew the victim was when he was sprayed.

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=verbal+skills+asp+national+conference

 

[Shootin45super]

Get a gun.
Learn how to use it.
Make sure of your options before you use it!

 

[Denny347]

Learn how to fight.