Any advice for me so I can prevent something traumatic happen to me again?

On 11-Sep-2008 imaloony8.0 said:

Last I checked, bullets move faster than people.

They probably wouldn't shoot you over some cash, a watch, and a cell phone tho. Besides, then, you'd be in the same boat with him, and you could be arrested for breaking his arms.

Exactly. It doesn't matter whether or not you're acting in self-defence - if you severely injure or kill your attacker, then you're the one who's in trouble, not them.

OK, with almost 3 years of self defense knowledge under my belt, I will give you the best advice for that situation:


At Gun and/or Knife point:
The best thing to do is to just give them everything you ask. Your life is not worth something that can be replaced. It won't be easily replaced, but it can be. Your life is much more valuable than inanimate objects.

Now, since they took your cell phone, i would highly, HIGHLY suggest that you have your membership cancelled and prevent any phone calls being made and having to pay money that you shouldn't.

Other than that, report this to the police. With muggers, they just don't do it to one person, they do it multiple times. Chances are that it has happened to somebody else and they have reported it to the police. With multiple accounts for the police, they would have mor incentive to find and arrest this man. Make sure, if you do go to the police, give as much of a description as possible, including clothing, hair (if possible. he was wearing a hat, wasn't he?), skin pigment, facial hair, etc.

As for prevention of this sort of thing happening, I would go with CurryMonster's idea of the group or bus. What city are you in? Not NYC, are you?

what i would do is just give them what they ask.your life is more important than your cell phone and watch.then if it happens again,follow him home and give the police his address.

« Last edited by mewfighter on Sep 11th 2008 »

I wouldn't follow him home. If he knew you were following you, you'd be owned faster than you can say "Whoops"

Actually, if they take your phone, I believe the police would track a call if they just called your phone. I may be wrong, but if you just go to the police with that, you may be able to get that SoB.

On 11-Sep-2008 Volke said:

Use your common sense! You were probably mugged because you walked through an area that's best avoided, especially if you're alone. It's a good idea to avoid those sort of areas. How many people mugged you anyway? Was it just the guy with the gun, or a gang?

Single guy with a gun. Apparently, the way I was walking was the way to the subway. :p

On 11-Sep-2008 Catharsis said:

Option 1 only works in films, and option 2 is just plain stupid.

If you are at gunpoint and you're being asked to give someone money/valuables, then give them what they want. Unless you're willing to risk being shot. If that's the case, then do whatever you want.

Apparently, that's exactly what I did.

On 11-Sep-2008 Flareon Dude_ said:

OK, with almost 3 years of self defense knowledge under my belt, I will give you the best advice for that situation:


At Gun and/or Knife point:
The best thing to do is to just give them everything you ask. Your life is not worth something that can be replaced. It won't be easily replaced, but it can be. Your life is much more valuable than inanimate objects.

Now, since they took your cell phone, i would highly, HIGHLY suggest that you have your membership cancelled and prevent any phone calls being made and having to pay money that you shouldn't.

Other than that, report this to the police. With muggers, they just don't do it to one person, they do it multiple times. Chances are that it has happened to somebody else and they have reported it to the police. With multiple accounts for the police, they would have mor incentive to find and arrest this man. Make sure, if you do go to the police, give as much of a description as possible, including clothing, hair (if possible. he was wearing a hat, wasn't he?), skin pigment, facial hair, etc.

As for prevention of this sort of thing happening, I would go with CurryMonster's idea of the group or bus. What city are you in? Not NYC, are you?

Did that also.

ok, good. so, you went to the cops, reported him, AND cancelled the service?


Oh, and what city are you in, now?

Metro Manila, Philippines. The Country's Capital.

My name is in that country!!! Stay in the main street, even if it takes longer. Or higher someone to bodyguard you!

"Hire"

Apparently, the road was kinda populated, but people were spread around so much.

Dun wear shorts, most likely you'll be raped by gays.
Well, thats the condition in here..

^ 0.o

Stay in the most crowded places, strange that somebody would mug you in broad daylight... Anyway theres nothing much else to it im afraid. Sorry about your experience.