If Attacked . . . Remember your main concern must always be your safety. No one can tell you whether you should fight back, submit, or resist. However, your best defense is to be prepared know your options ahead of time. Your safety may depend upon your ability to stay cool and calm.
Weapons Carrying weapons for self-defense is controversial and sometimes illegal.
Be safe for more information, contact your local law enforcement agency. If You are a Victim of Rape . . . Get help quickly. Call the police, sheriff, a rape crisis center, doctor, friend or relative. Do not wash, douche, change clothes or clean up in any way until after talking to the police and going to the hospital.