2 Bic pens. "Honest officer, when he came at me I panicked and reached for the only thing I had on me, this old pen. I don't quite remember just how it got stuck in his ear".

Seriously, you go out anticipating trouble, and you're more likely to find it. Somebody here already said to make peace with the bums; that's a pretty good idea. Maybe if you stayed away from areas you anticipate you might be attacked, you won't get attacked so much. Also, don't carry anything worth stealing, and fade into the background of wherever you are, to the best of your ability. Confrontational punks are the most attractive victims, 4 out of 5 muggers & psychos agree.

Somebody else also said your mind is your best weapon. Believe it. If you can't handle yourself, a tank wouldn't save you.

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