Originally Posted By DyGDisney My mom e-mailed this to me. Some I hadn't seen or heard before. Because of recent abductions in daylight hours,refresh yourself of these things to do in an emergency situation... This is for you, and for you to share your children, everyone you know. After reading these 9 crucial tips , forward them to someone you care about. It never hurts to be careful in this crazy world we live in. 1 . Tip from Tae Kwon Do: The elbow is the strongest point on your body. If you are close enough to use it, do! 2. Learned this from a tourist guide in New Orleans. If a robber asks for your wallet and/or purse, DO NOT HAND IT TO HIM . Toss it away from you.... chances are that he is more interested in your wallet and/or purse than you, and he will go for the wallet/purse. RUN LIKE MAD IN THE OTHER DIRECTION! 3. If you are ever thrown into the trunk of a car, kick out the back tail lights and stick your arm out the hole and start waving like crazy. The driver won't see you, but everybody else will. This has saved lives. 4. Women have a tendency to get into their cars after shopping, eating, working, etc., and just sit (doing their checkbook, or making a list, etc. DON'T DO THIS!) The predator will be watching you, and this is the perfect opportunity for him to get in on the passenger side, put a gun to your head, and tell you where to go. AS SOON AS YOU GET INTO YOUR CAR , LOCK THE DOORS AND LEAVE. a. If someone is in the car with a gun to your head DO NOT DRIVE OFF, repeat: DO NOT DRIVE OFF! Instead gun the engine and speed into anything, wrecking the car. Your Air Bag will save you. If theperson is in the back seat they will get the worst of it . As soon as the car crashes bail out and run. It is better than having them find your body in a remote location. 5 . A few notes about getting into your car in a parking lot, or parking garage: A.) Be aware: look around you, look into your car, at the passenger side floor , and in the back seat B..) If you are parked next to a big van, enter your car from the passenger door . Most serial killers attack their victims by pulling them into their vans while the women are attempting to get into their cars. C..) Look at the car parked on the driver's side of your vehicle, and the passenger side. If a male is sitting alone in the seat nearest your car, you may want to walk back into the mall, or work, and get a guard/policeman to walk you back out. IT IS ALWAYS BETTER TO BE SAFE THAN SORRY. (And better paranoid than dead.) 6. ALWAYS take the elevator instead of the stairs. (Stairwells are horrible places to be alone and the perfect crime spot. This is especially true at NIGHT!) 7. If the predator has a gun and you are not under his control, ALWAYS RUN! The predator will only hit you (a running target) 4 in 100 times; And even then, it most likely WILL NOT be a vital organ. RUN, Preferably ! in a zig -zag pattern! 8. As women, we are always trying to be sympathetic: STOP . It may get you raped, or killed. Ted Bundy, the serial killer, was a good-looking, well educated man, who ALWAYS played on the sympathies of unsuspecting women. He walked with a cane, or a limp, and often asked "for help" into his vehicle or with his vehicle, which is when he abducted his next victim. 9. Another Safety Point: Someone just told me that her friend heard a cryng baby on her porch and she called the police because it was late and she thought it was weird. The police told her "Whatever you do, DO NOT open the door." The lady then said that it sounded like the baby had crawled near a window, and she was worried that it would crawl to the street and get run over. The policeman said, "We already have a unit on the way, whatever you do, DO NOT open the door." He told her that they think a serial killer has a baby's cry recorded and uses it to coax women out of their homes thinking that someone dropped off a baby He said they have not verified it, but have had several calls by women saying that they hear baby's cries outside their doors when they're home alone at night. Do not open the door for a crying baby ----
Originally Posted By TALL Disney Guy Jeez, I'm antsy just from readin' it and I'm not even a woman...
Originally Posted By RoadTrip Very good tips. I've read that #9 is an 'Urban Legend' that no one has been able to verify. All the others though are right on.
Originally Posted By DyGDisney RT, I was wondering about that. But seeing as how it's floating around out there, there may be guys who decide to try it. So I think it's still a good idea to call the police.
Originally Posted By bloona excellent tips. I saw on a programme once that if you think someone is following you when you are walking, turn around and look them in the eye, that way they know you could identify them, and are less likely to grab you from berhind. I think you feel you would be strong enough to fight someone off, but even though I am quite strong after all the weights I do,I know a man would be far stronger. That scares me. ok, got the chills now.
Originally Posted By tink_26 ^ I wouldn't be worried if a man is stronger than you. Knowledge is power and fear is even more powerful! I think if you are aware of your surroundings and confident you could take a man down. I know I can and that is extremely comforting and powerful.
Originally Posted By Luzdivina Good tips! My wife is such a sympathetic person, I worry about her. I tell her to kick the idiot in the groin and run. BTW, if you've ever had a gun at your head, it's really hard to remember tips. Your mind goes blank. Of course don't forget to say a prayer; unless you're an athiest, then your on your own.
