Self-defense against uncomfortably handsy people

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When @KevinM asks for assistance, you never know what you’re getting yourself into.

UPDATED!!

I do have a version with a different ending for the Community that I will post as soon as my tech accomplice can get it uploaded for me.

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I can’t wait. The Facebook one was funny, the alternate ending should be great.

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:laughing: that was pretty smooth :+1:

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Elbows work, with an “Oops, you scared me!” reaction.

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She actually hit me in the version we made for this community!

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You should put in for hazard pay!

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I’m surprised you guys maintained straight faces.

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There was a lot of laughing going on during the filming - especially when Tom Grieve (attorney who’s in our Live Training Broadcast) was in the studio as we were filming! He took photos during filming. :rofl:

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I have a Stun gun that will make him pee himself. Does the USCCA protect me using that? I’m in California

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Glad to have you here, Alice. Your USCCA membership is there to assist you when you’ve had to use any legal weapon for your physical defense.

Can you own a stun gun legally in California?

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I would try to avoid the person being able to get that close again.

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Hi @Amanda1, avoidance is an excellent strategy, when you can. The only sure way to win a fight is to not get in it. :innocent:
If you can’t avoid, though, what might you do?

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Try to talk to them and let them know that you felt uncomfortable previously and just a brief description as to why and make sure the person is not offended by your action.

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@Amanda1 Sounds like good strategies. :slight_smile:
If they aren’t getting it, I have used some strategies like:

  • Saying loud enough to be heard over the near-by conversations - “You are making me uncomfortable by standing too close. Please back up.” I want people to look. Embarrassing them can work.
  • Saying loud enough to be heard ALL over the room “STOP TOUCHING ME!” - that’s when I REALLY want people to ALL stop what they’re doing and stare at the offender. That puts them on the spot, but it also means if things get worse, I have an audience, and (hopefully) help if I need it.

I think the strategy of an “accidental” elbow shot to the brisket shown in the first post’s link is pretty effective if you don’t want to make a spectacle of the situation (Self-defense against uncomfortably handsy people)
Personally, I’m ok making a spectacle if they’re not hearing reasonable requests, but sometimes a smoother style works better. :wink:

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As a general rule if you let someone know their proximity is making you uncomfortable and they persist, or worse close the distance with you your alarm bells should be ringing long and loud and you were right in the beginning to be concerned.

Do whatever you can to avoid allowing them to close within reach even if you have to flee.

As Zee suggests make sure you are loud enough in your protestations to ensure others present hear you.

If you are forced to act in self defense in such a situation you want as many witnesses as possible.

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