I hear you @
eversonpoe .
I've honestly never FIRED a handgun.
I'm just fucking PISSED, hearing you don't feel safe.
I know a can't relate to what you're going through, but I had to watch my step in the hood in dallas,, you know?
I still think a self defense class would be helpful. I actually did Taekwondo for years, and the basic self defense stuff at the beginning is REALLY what I've used the most, (and that's as a cis dude).
You can learn a few moves: how to cause someone to stop choking you, how to twist away from someone grabbing you, and if things get SERIOUSLY intense, a palm heel to someone's nose will...well, it might kill the awful bastard, if done at the right angle.
We used to practice breaking boards with that maneuver.
And then, you'd be STUNNED at how easy it is to remove a fucker's eye with one finger.
A hood, shades, and a straight face can be helpful, too. Again, this is coming from a cis male, but it might be worth a shot.
You know me: my goal is to spread love in this fucked up world.
But, at the same time, if someone wants to.hurt you, well...just be safe...please.