When a mob is coming down your street.
Smashing windows, cars, spray painting houses.
Do you have a plan for what to do?
If you have a basement, sure, you could go hide…
And have your home vandalized, probably costing you a ton of money.
Or you could board up ahead of time, and decide to hit the road while you can.
The key to defense and survival is reading the situation you’re in, to determine the best response.
Here are some planning exercises to help you understand when self-defense is an option to stay in your home.
Or, figuring out if it’s time to high-tail it outta there.
#1: Proximity to Unrest
Mobs and rioters are now seeking out urban and quiet parts of a town to attack.
They’re happy to march down the street with bullhorns, making noise, flashing lights, and causing you as much stress as possible.
Your best bet is knowing your proximity to hotspots and urban centers around you. If you’re in the thick of it, you could be better off to leaving.
- Have a plan of where to go and how to get there.
- Stay gone until the dust settles.
- If time permits, prepare your home, before you leave (board up, extra locks, etc.)
- When you return, pay attention to news related to the event, if upcoming announcements could cause a redux of the protesting, make sure you’re ready
Also, download an emergency scanner app, to get alerts for situations in your area.
If something happens that brings the potential for protest, consider leaving the area quickly, before crowds gather nearby.
If you must stay, it’s likely best to pretend like you’re not around. Turn off lights, close the shades, infrequently peaking out to gauge the situation.
#2: Think Mid-to-Long-Term
Adaptation is a wonderful survival skill.
But, if the mid-to-long-term outlook for your area isn’t great — make a plan to permanently move.
Who would really want to live in L.A, San Francisco, Chicago, or some other hell-hole right now?
People are leaving in droves.
If you’re in a state or county that votes a certain way, and where drugs and violent crime is on the rise…
Waiting it out is not going to make it better. Things won’t magically get better.
If the people in charge (politicians) haven’t done anything yet, trust me, they’re not going to wake up and do something.
Things to consider for permanent repositioning:
- Current events and technology make remote work both possible and appealing to employers.
- Areas outside of cities and rural areas are booming. It’s good for job opportunities, but possibly bad for finding property.
- As mentioned above, the “other side of town” that’s quieter is also a possibility when you’re in an area that is prone to unrest.
#3: Your Level of Preparedness
There are situations where you’ll have to leave quickly — regardless of how well prepared you are.
Some things that make you prepared include:
- You’re trained in self defense and/or martial arts. Even basic moves are enough for most scenarios.
- You’ve thought about needs (food, water, shelter.)
- You have good situational awareness and understand when to lay down your pride and get out while you can.
#4: Keep an Eye on the Times and Ear to the Ground
Knowing when to fight and when to leave is less about instinct and more about awareness.
The right alerts on your phone keeps you in the know about fast-moving and inciting events.
An eye on trends and the overall condition of your town (civically and economically) gives you a feel for the way things are trending.
Take the time to read, understand and set up things that give you the right information for making a decision to leave or stay.
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