Comments on: What Are Some Safety Tips For A Young Woman Who Has To Walk Home At Night From Work?

By: missy

missy — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:54:05 +0000

I use to be a bartender and had to walk home at like 3 am. For one keep your keys in between your pointing finger and your middle finger as you walk sticking out side your fist. It is a good weapon to scratch a stocker with and also that way if you must run and you get to your house you have your key in hand to unlock the door you can get to safety in no time flat. A small blow horn or something that makes a loud noise is good to so you can put it to the ear of your attacker and so you will be able to signal for help. I use to carry a knife too, but don’t do it if you are not confident enough to do what you must to get away because it can quickly be used against you. Watch shadows when you walk and listen for any sounds but always look forward because if you keep turning around to look behind you they will know you are scared and think you would be an easy prey. I have been followed home a few times, and I understand the fear, but don’t let it get the best of you. Most likely you won’t have any problems but if it does happen I hope this advice helps.

By: ha

ha — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 11:54:29 +0000

pack heat

By: jon

jon — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 11:48:07 +0000

Get yourself a stun gun. they will knock anybody on their ***. i bought one that is 500,000 volts for about 30$. It has a built in shutoff if it is taken away from you and also has a built in alarm. haven’t had to use it yet but am looking forward to it.

By: babygirl 2

babygirl 2 — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 10:49:50 +0000

well girl you have 2 choices either you get a car are a gun cause having a boyfriend sometimes don’t help cause he might be just as scared as you are ha ha a ah a aha.

By: Joey K

Joey K — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 10:30:38 +0000

OK, take off your earings, and wear a baseball cap, and tuck your hair in. Try to look as little like a girl as possible, you know kind of like a guy.
Do not carry valuables with you, but carry $30- that’s how much a mugger will be happy with, and not hurt you for carrying no money. Bring a fake wallet with you- if you get accosted say “That’s all I have”- then throw it one way, and run the other way SCREAMING “FIRE FIRE FIRE” If some guys come up to you, and start scaring you, look at them and say “I think I work with your mom”- that makes them less anonymous.
Always call someone before you leave, and tell them when you will get arrive at your safe destination. Be aware of your surroundings, even if they are scary ones- that’s your best chance to react.
Try to get a guy to walk home with you, and help him in a different, acceptable way. Ask to be rescheduled

By: Midnight Society

Midnight Society — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 09:56:13 +0000

I have two tips:
1. Keep a heavy lead pipe in your purse. Someone looks suspicious. Whip it out and beat the crap out of them.
2. A well-aimed swift kick to the nuts should do the trick.
(cell phone would help also. to call for help if you think someone is gonna bother u)

By: Nette

Nette — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 09:24:12 +0000

always keep to the same routine walking home don’t ever switch it up,keep a cell phone on hand,never look vulnerable walk with confindence,keep some pepper spray in your purse and keep to the main streets with as much traffic as possible where there is always activity.. never go in alley’s where there arent ppl who could help if you ever needed it!

By: Maggie

Maggie — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 08:48:10 +0000

Enroll in a self defense or karate class. If that isn’t possible, be very aware while you walk and place your keys tightly between your fingers to use as a weapon. Have your cell phone close by and get some pepper spray. If you are approached or attacked, scream, hit the guy on the temple, in the eyes or in the balls and run.

By: dukalink

dukalink — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 08:38:04 +0000

Keep your mace at the ready and your keys in the otehr hand to fight off.
If necessary walk in the middle of the street.
A piercing alarm can help as well

By: diceman7

diceman7 — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 08:21:28 +0000

well here is a tip you can remember. I have a black belt but I do not teach but I always teach the women I know this: Your joints are powerful. Your elbows are amazing weapons, so are fingers if y ou remember to keep them rigid and attack soft areas such as eyes, throat, stomach. Bend down your hands tight and your wrists become bombs that break noses in one good swipe. Wear a whistle around your neck. As soon as you can get away scream and blow that whistle. Remember, go for soft spots, especially eyes and throat.