Personal Protection Off-Duty

CPT Chris Loomis — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 20:58:06 -0500

What measures, steps, precautions do you take to facilitate your personal security when off-duty?

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 21 at 2014 9:00 PM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 21:00:39 -0500

I keep a knife in my pocket at all times and keep a baseball bat in the door of my car for just in case moments. Don't ever want to use them but these days I feel like it doesn't hurt to have a little bit of extra protection, especially here in NY.

Response by LTC Paul Heinlein made Dec 21 at 2014 9:05 PM

LTC Paul Heinlein — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 21:05:44 -0500

CPT Chris Loomis,

I'm always armed, I try and stay alert to my surroundings, and look for anything that may be out of the norm. If I have reason to believe I may be personally targeted (e.g. someone has made a direct threat), then very routines and mix up travel routes.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 21 at 2014 10:51 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 22:51:39 -0500

I don't drink. I don't do drugs. Those two things combined with where I live, reduces my chances of being the victim of a violent crime to less than that of getting struck by lightening. On top of that, I do try to maintain a level of situational awareness, and I do keep firearms as well.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 21 at 2014 11:38 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 23:38:40 -0500

Avoidance is key. The best way to stay out of trouble is not put yourself in a place where trouble happens. I also try to blend in to local population as much as possible. Finally, have personal protection. Here in Japan that limits what you can carry, but every little bit helps.