To win a RUGER(r] LCP(r] MAX and CALDWELL PABLE TARGET KIT, enter FREE GUN FRIDAY You may be yelling at one another, or even throwing your hands. There are times when someone is preparing for an attack that you don’t know about. You may be talking to a stranger and not realizing his ulterior motives. You can recognize signs of aggression and get a head start on creating your personal defense plan. RELATED STORY Recognizing the Signs Of Escalating Aggression is Simple. This is what all gamblers know. The secret to success is being able to read your opponent’s tell, just like a gambler. You can take defensive measures before they strike if you know their plan but not yours. It doesn’t matter if you are a professional or just looking out for your family’s safety, it is important to pay attention. Even if he doesn’t know it, the aggressor is telling you volumes. They might even be displaying multiple tells at once. Every aggressor is unique and there are no predetermined ways they will present their plans. While some of these signs may seem obvious to you, others might be completely new to you. Many are being thrust into a world of violence that is increasing in crime. Many of these cues are obvious to some but not to others who are new to violence. Recognizing these cues and understanding their meaning can help you to either leave before an aggressive conflict escalates or to de-escalate. b Auditory Cues Auditory Cues It can be difficult to identify auditory cues. Some cues may be obvious, but others will be subtle. It is important to understand these as they can be a sign of escalation. Some aggressors may appear calm and not show any signs of aggression, and this could be the only way to go. Rapid Breathing An adrenaline dump is a physiological change that occurs when the body experiences rapid breathing. The adrenaline rush causes the heart rate to speed up. It requires more oxygen to function, which leads to increased breathing. Some aggressors are able to remain calm and maintain a relaxed heartbeat, but not all. You should be aware of someone who is breathing fast, even if nothing is happening around them. Shaky vocal patterns during speech Another effect of adrenaline dumps is the surge of glucose into your bloodstream. Uncontrollable shaking can result from an uncontrolled rise in glucose levels. This can also affect the diaphragm, larynx, and diaphragm. A shaky voice does not necessarily indicate fear. It could be a sign that an attack is imminent. Intimidation has been used in the past to intimidate people with louder or deeper speech yelling. Our bodies naturally respond to loud noises as a protection measure. This is used by aggressors to make their victim feel passive or fearful. Threatening Speech Fear is a powerful motivator, and violent aggressors love it to their advantage. To elicit fear, they often combine threatening words with louder and more intense speech. Sometimes, an aggressor will use outrageous statements to intimidate you. This is because they are often nervous. An example of this is a statement like “I’m going rip your head off, and shove it up YOUR ass!” Self-Approval Speech: Like threatening speech, self approval speech is designed to build up aggressor. This type of speech is used by them to distance themselves from guilt and place blame on the victim. One example of self-approving speech is “What’s the problem?” “What are your eyes looking at?” Facial cues Similar to auditory cues facial cues can be overt or very subtle. Facial cues can provide all the information you need, but as any successful gambler will tell, they can also be very subtle. Many people find it difficult to conceal aggression signs and the face can often be a sign of it. 1000-yard stare The aggressor is likely to have removed all moral and emotional consequences of their attack by the 1000-yard stare. Many people describe it as if they were looking straight through the aggressor, as if they were not even there. They are often characterized by a blank stare or a lack of emotion, and a glazed or empty look. Their blink rate can slow to between 2 and 4 blinks per hour. Be prepared for a violent outburst if you see this in an aggressor. Target Acquisition When you speak with someone, and they scan your body, it could be that they are looking for the best target. They are trying to find the weakest or most effective point. This will alert you to impending attacks and give you an indication of their plans. Avoid eye contact. Not everyone is skilled at eye contact so it is not always indicative that there is an imminent attack. It could be worse. This could indicate that he doesn’t respect you or is afraid of you. He could be building up his own mind and avoiding eye contact, which could lead to him avoiding your gaze. This could help de-escalate him from fear. Aggression is indicated by a focused or intense glare. This is different from avoiding eye contact. This is an attempt to get in the victim’s head and psyche them out. This allows the aggressor to get psyched up. Rapid blinking occurs when people are preparing to attack someone or going through stressful situations like assaulting someone. People blink about 20 times per minute. Rapid blinking can indicate lying or preparing for a violent event. Rapid blinking can also indicate an adrenaline dump. An aggressor will feel a lot of aggression and jaws will clench and un-clench. This is often a sign of an adrenaline dump. They will clench and unclench their jaws as a result. Many fighters will clench their jaw to prevent losing teeth or biting their tongues during combat. Nostrils Flare A need for more oxygen during adrenaline dumps is often associated to flaring the nostrils. This is especially true if you clench your jaw and breathe through the nose. Eyebrows Lower Lowering or furrowing your eyebrows is a universal sign that you are angry or aggressive. This is usually done by an aggressor to intimidate the victim. It is also used by the aggressor to gain strength. Red Face During an adrenaline dump, the body’s blood vessels expand (vasodilation), which delivers epinephrine throughout their bodies. Due to increased blood flow, reddening can occur. Physical cues The most obvious signs of aggression are clearly physical cues. While aggressors may attack quickly and without warning, those who are displaying physical cues indicate that an attack is imminent. Physical cues can also be used to gauge the victim’s awareness and ability to respond. Knowing how to recognize these physical cues will help prepare you for an attack. Fidgety: People often fidget during high-stress situations or adrenaline dumps. It is very difficult to stay still when adrenaline levels are high. An aggressor may also move his hands around, kick small stones, or tremble slightly due to the high levels of adrenaline. Fists Clenching or Un-Clenching The aggressor may clench or un-clench his fists, which is a common sign of fidgeting. This can also be used to intimidate. It can also be used to make the victim feel more comfortable with his fists clenching. The victim will not feel the final clench and will not react accordingly. Jumpy or Bobbing are also associated with adrenaline dumps. It could also be used to loosen up, just like professional fighters. This could also be used to make the victim less sensitive to exaggerated movements and make them unprepared for an attack. Aggressive stance Hardly worth mentioning is that if he adopts a fight stance, he’s ready for an offensive. Prepare for defensive measures. Circling The aggressor may be looking for weak openings or trying to flank you passively by circling you. This can be passive circling, while the victim is speaking. It is often associated with aggressive stances or jumping/bobbing around. Feigning Kicks/Punches – When an aggressor isn’t sure what he wants, he may pretend to be punching or kicks. This allows him to test you awareness of what is going on and your response to it. It could also be an attempt to make you less sensitive to fake kicks and punches so that you are not ready for the real thing. Scanning An aggressor will often scan the area for witnesses or law enforcement as he prepares for his attack. He will also check to see if there is any backup. He is most likely ready for strike when he does this. A hand behind his head or straight down his legs, an aggressor should be paying attention. There is a good chance that he is hiding a weapon or preparing to use it. This is a case in which you should not be within the arc of deployment. Removing Clothing Articles of clothing such as jackets and hats, glasses, tshirts, etc., should be removed. It is common to see men removing shoes as part of aggressive escalation. Some people use it to free up their movement. Some people use it to show off their posture. Others use it to keep their clothes from being tied up. Keep your hands raised. Talking or fidgeting with your hair or face can help an aggressor keep his hands at the best speed for striking. Moving them around and keeping them high is a good way to prevent an intended strike. Knowing that an attack is imminent increases your chances of a successful outcome. You might not always be capable of recognizing signs of aggression. You might not even notice signs of aggression. It is important to maintain a tight reactionary gap between yourself and potential aggressors. A higher level of situational awareness will also give you an advantage in any potential confrontation. Sometimes, his awareness might be enough to make him stop guard or force him to reconsider his plans. Criminals love easy victims. Keep it real to stay safe. Sign up for the Personal Defense World newsletter today to stay in the loop! Sign up for our newsletter I have read and understood the Terms of Use, Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy and I hereby accept them. Athlon may collect, store, process, and transfer my Personal Data and Non-Personal Data for the purpose of signing me up for our newsletter. Up Next 1791 gunleather offers options for the new Springfield Hellcat Pro. This is a joke that Will Smith made to Chris Rock. Ruger, Colt and Sig Sauer are the most prominent manufacturers, while dozens of AR-pattern PCCs are made by dozens more companies. Let’s take an in-depth look at the top 10 pistol caliber carbines. 1. Aero Precision EPC-9 […]
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