Cellphones and self-defense.

[Mauthos]

Thanks for the reply jks, what you said makes a lot of sense to me and basically the way I thought about it too. Thanks again.

 

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If they're really pissed -- you won't make them think. Blood's been pulled out of the brain to other places; as Dave Grossman says, the puppy is in charge. You can sometimes distract someone as they ramp up -- but it's an iffy proposition. The question has to be something that really gets their attention, as well. It's like using a total non sequitor to throw someone off -- it has to be far enough afield to cause a "WTF?" response.

So something like, "Holly **** dude, the UFOs are coming for us right NOW - we gotta GET OUTA HERE!!" And then scream in a high pitched wailing manner. ? Would that do it?

 

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‘Nothing Short of a Miracle’ – Cellphone Charger Saves Sheriff Deputy from Bullet




This still isn't the reason I think people should carry a cell phone, of course, but it's still a fortuitous happening!

Apparently in Minnesota they are looking at developing a flack jacket made from second hand cell phones which is both cheaper and more dependable than the standard kevlar. The bonus is you are never more than a call away from home.