Originally Posted by ring

Well said sir.
As a [wise and intelligent] woman who lives alone,
and has been robbed at gun-point twice when I was working retail in
San Francisco years ago, I see that every circumstance has to be read
in a split second or two, I feel confident that the reality of ever having
to use my training is slim yet having it, I sleep sounder.

The seven times I was threatened with deadly intent...a calm and
rational demeanor, I believe, saved the day.