It is safe to say that violent crime in the United States is on the rise. Despite millions of dollars allocated to prevention, a lot of people are still victimized as well as traumatized by crimes taking place every day. Almost everyone is anxious over the prospect of becoming a victim of crime. Let’s look at some statistics that give us an idea about different types of crime and violent attacks that take place here in the USA. With a population of 308,745,538 in the year 2010, the total crimes that occurred were 10,329,135. When it came to violent crime, the statistics read 1,246,248 and property crime came in at 9,082,887 reports. For murder the data read 14,748, 84,767 forcible rapes and 367,832 robberies. In terms of aggravated assaults the statistical numbers read 778,901, and other crime stats are as follows: Burglary 2,159,878, Larceny 6,185,867 and vehicle theft 737,142 respectively. Let Armorbearer Int train and prepare you.
According to the NCVS-
National Crime Victimization Survey, crime takes place all the time, be it night or day. Though particular crimes reveal different patterns, violent crimes occur between 6 in the morning and 6 in the evening in about 52.7 % of cases. Simple assaults occur 57.6 % of the time throughout these same hours as does 42.2 % of aggravated assaults. Approximately 2/3rd i.e. 63.2 % of sexual or rape assaults occur at night. Property crimes mostly occur during the day except for motor vehicle theft which takes place 71.7% of the time at night. Crime, especially violent ones occur in any place at any time.
Nearly one-third i.e. 31.7% of violent crime incidents take place at or near the victim’s residence. Other common locations for crime are schools, that’s 15.1 %, commercial establishments-11.3%, parking lots and garages 7.6%. The most common crimes reported in the United States are Property Crimes. They are non-violent crimes that include larceny, burglary, theft occurring outside home and motor vehicle theft. The least common crime is Murder in the United States. Armorberer Consultants will empower you for any environment you are in.
There are quite a lot of incidences where people get robbed while walking back home or when they come home from a late night get-together. This brings us to the million dollar question, “why do people commit crime”? People commit a crime as a part of their selfish desire to get something for nothing usually or to fulfill a distorted psychological need. Their logic usually focuses on their alleged suffering at the hands of a cruel and insensitive world.
The best way to prevent an attack is to harden the target (yourself or your property) by utilizing Armorbearers insight, training and knowledge. Predators are on the hunt for easy prey, so one thing we teach is that when you’re in public, be confident, be aware, be alert and self-assured. By doing this, you give a strong presence that will for-the-most-part ward off attackers so they move onto easier targets. You also need to avoid dark, secluded places as well. If someone intends to attack you, chances are they will strike when no one’s around or looking. They are cowardly and do not want a fight or to be caught so they can enjoy the fruit of their crimes again and again.
There are various ways to spot an attacker, and one is by his body language. For instance, if you see someone afar that is walking slowly, he suddenly looks at you and speeds up towards you then his body language is of someone who is about to attack you. There are quite a lot of ways an attacker can show through his body language; this however, is most common. Some other behavioral cues are as follows: clinched fist, determined gaze, awkward posturing, swinging a leg or rubbing his head.
A targeted victim can be anyone but usually victims are not very muscular, frail, really young, elderly, insecure or distracted. Criminals generally are opportunists and attack young girls, women and people who are less likely to fight back. The psychological makeup of attackers differs from person to person. Some attackers want to commit a crime out of no reason at all other than dissidence, and they do it. While others are forced to because of easy money, hunger, poverty, mental disorder and unemployment. Personal choice governs the motives of an attacker’s action. Some attackers only rob people who are rich as they believe they are upset at their wealth and they have more to give. AISSC will teach you how to not attract unwanted attention to yourself by means of modest or unflashy clothing, jewelry, accessory, vehicle, dining choices. We will also instruct you how and where to carry your valuables.
It is not easy to recover psychologically from attacks. You need to give yourself some time to heal and let go of thoughts that remind you of the violent attack you were a part of. You may want to withdraw from others, but isolation is even worse. Talk to someone to vent out feelings of anger and sadness. You need to understand that such things won’t happen every day and every experience is a learning process.
You might feel weird walking on the same street where you were previously attacked or robbed. Resuming work after an attack can be difficult but, you need to be patient with yourself, and let yourself come out of that zone. Self talk a lot of times can help in order to get motivated to move on in life and start living normally. The most valuable training to avoid a violent attack is by learning some kind of hand–to-hand combat skill. This is one of the best ways to defend yourself and others from an attacker. It can be helpful to become proficient with a weapon as well. The most effective weapons to help prevent and prepare for violent attacks for people who are weapon savvy are as follows: pepper sprays, stun guns, tasers and kubotans.
