I really enjoy these videos from the crew at Active Self Protection. They use real world videos and surveillance footage to educate others on the importance of self protection and the rights and wrongs that can occur.
Don’t think for a moment that you don’t need every bit of Active Self Protection you can muster in the moment that a mugger attacks you. This guy had it and it served him well.
Original video of the mugger getting his just desserts available here: https://get-asp.com/pve1
What do we learn here about fighting off a mugger?
1. There’s a well-worn joke that ATM stands for “Accessory To Mugging,” and it’s not far from the truth. The ATM is of course a likely place to be attacked because it is a transitional space. A mugger or armed robber can easily ambush you if your attention is engrossed in the machine or your phone, and they are built to allow for easy access and escape.
When you’re at the ATM, be sure to be extra aware of what is going on around you. I even suggest standing with your back to the machine, or at least with your shoulders perpendicular to it so that you can constantly see what is happening around you!