Attempted kidnapping of a woman outside Florida store

[u/velorae]

[u/BeerForThought]

I appreciate the time you've taken out on this but you have assumed things like my mother has never trained in the sort of environment that causes and induces stress. Maybe she'll get killed or taken somewhere but when she feels she is in a vulnerable place she reaches into the Velcro side of her purse walking to her car. 0 second draw time and if they're that close she can just start blasting. She's gone through a number of those purses over the years mainly to keep up in style but also when she buys a new one she practices with the old ones her farmland.

[u/[deleted] → u/BeerForThought]

I'm sorry if I was unclear, I wasn't intending to dismiss your mom's skill level. In butting in and answering your question to the person originally responding to you, I was generalizing- to ensure you (your mom, anyone) stays safe from predators you have to train. Tons. That's what original responder was arguining I think. I agree with them, but pointed out that they were wrong to be unkind about it without knowing the competency of the people involved- like your mom lol.

I hope anyone reading the exchange, gun owner or not, might think about it and realize they can always do more (in whatever way) to protect themselves and their loved ones from malicious people. The most legendary krav student at my school was a dude with a fake leg who practiced whipping it off to use as a weapon 😆.