Criminals thrive on your complacency. Having appropriate situational awareness and training to overcome the stress of surprise can help ensure you prevail against an attack.
A crisis situation is no time to fall asleep at the wheel as you go about your daily activities. Instead, it's the perfect time to stay alert and monitor your surroundings.
There's an old expression that goes, "Keep your words soft and sweet, in case you have to eat them." Sheriff Jim explains why this is doubly so for the concealed-carrier.