Originally Posted By: Susan
"Whoa, the idea is self-defense and stopping a threat to your livelihood. The first rule of self-defense is to avoid the fight, but if you can't avoid an offensive attack, it's irresponsible to ignore completely the means to protect one's family."

Most people's livelihood is in their heads, not their garages. If you're worried about your belongings, you'd better talk to your insurance agent about increasing your coverage, and if the worst happens, file a claim.

There are always going to be times when you can't win, and you'd better be able to recognize it. You can't do much for your family if you're dead, and poor judgment can be a real killer.

Sue


I'm not sure why you quoted me. I've said self-defense, not property defense, since the beginning. Getting a PhD in survival preparation should involve at least being competent with self-defense gear. Wherever looting occurs, family defense is a primary concern to me, even if I make it outside the boundary of the major activity.
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