If you’ve trained in Law Enforcement or the military you probably remember this key pieces of advise…

Keep your strong hand free.

You may have been taught to “Keep your gun hand free”, but even if you’re unarmed, keeping your dominate hand free to strike or block will help keep you safe.

And if you’re worried about what someone will think of you if you don’t answer the door or if you roll up your window near the homeless guy panhandling at the end of the off ramp, then remember this rule…

“My safety first. Your feelings second.”

Your safety comes before worrying about hurting the feelings of the three young guys walking toward you on the sidewalk. Cross to the other side of the street and don’t worry about what they think of you!