Quote Originally Posted by glock21 View Post
There is always an option to walk away. Being attacked is different. If im carrying i will always find a way to walk away or with as many cell phones out there someone can call for help. Just my opinion.
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This should ALWAYS be your course of action, especially if carrying.
Just what are you going to do if the fight turns into a hugging match? Next thing you know you are killed with your own weapon.
Do anything and everything you can to prevent the altercation.
If all of the above fails and you are forced into a physical confrontation I would say keep it as distant and brief as possible and escape.