I will respectfully disagree with Mr. Pitt.
Firearms are decisively more effective than anything else. They are not a singular solution, but the have a place.
My first option is avoidance. Don't be in stupid places with stupid people doing stupid things.
My second option is de-escalation. I will walk away from a fight, if at all possible.
Option three is use of force. If it's going to be a fight, then I will make it as rapid and violent as I can. Amok, Krav Maga, BJJ, and Jeet Kun Do all have good stuff. My priorities are:
1. Don't get damaged.
2. Open up distance.
3. Access a weapon.
YMMV
Firearms are decisively more effective than anything else. They are not a singular solution, but the have a place.
My first option is avoidance. Don't be in stupid places with stupid people doing stupid things.
My second option is de-escalation. I will walk away from a fight, if at all possible.
Option three is use of force. If it's going to be a fight, then I will make it as rapid and violent as I can. Amok, Krav Maga, BJJ, and Jeet Kun Do all have good stuff. My priorities are:
1. Don't get damaged.
2. Open up distance.
3. Access a weapon.
YMMV