Gun Control & RKBA
In reply to the discussion: If you have a permit how often do you carry your firearm? [View all]spin
(17,493 posts)I prefer to be prepared.
I don't fear anything as to be honest I really don't give a shit if I live or die. However I have absolutely no intention of allowing a street predator to put me in a hospital or six feet under. I've lived a good life and considering my personal physical condition it is likely that it will all be downhill from here.
Realistically it is statistically unlikely to expect an attack from an individual who intends to seriously harm or kill me but not impossible. (If someone who is armed demands my wallet and I feel that that is all he wants, I will merely give it up as I can easily replace my money, my credit cards and my driver's license.) However if I feel he has the intention of injuring or killing me even if I comply, I will fight. That might involve non lethal methods such as pepper spray or what remains of my martial arts skills obtained years ago, but it might also involve the use of lethal force depending on the situation. I would rather die fighting than die begging for my life. It's simply a matter of principle and my upbringing.