Why Fumbling Is the #1 Danger in Self-Defense (And How to Avoid It)
Most people think the biggest danger in self-defense is not having a weapon. The real danger is having a tool you cannot get to in time. Fumbling with a purse, digging in a pocket, or trying to figure out which button does what can cost you the few seconds that actually matter. In this post I want to talk about something simple that almost nobody teaches. How to set up your self-defense tools so your hands know what to do before your brain has time to panic. Why Fumbling Is So Dangerous Think about the last time you lost your keys while standing at your front door. For a few seconds you felt stressed even though you were safe. Now imagine that same feeling while someone is walking toward you in a dark parking lot. Your heart is racing, your bag feels like a black hole, and your “protection” might as well be at home on the counter. In a real confrontation everything speeds up. Your fine motor skills drop. Your hands shake. You do not think in full sentences. If your tool is buried...
