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What if your attacker grabs your mouth or throat?

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Use a free arm and hit him in the stomach with your elbow. Stomp on his foot, and try to get him to loosen his grip. Once it has loosened, pull away and run.

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What should I do if the attacker has a gun?

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If the attacker is shooting at you while you run, try to run in a zigzag pattern. This will make it difficult for the attacker to target you, and lessen the chances of you getting hit.

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What do I do if the attacker is faster than me?

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Reach out to law enforcement if you can. If that's not an option -- or in the meantime -- try to slow him down with any rocks or hiding places. If he does catch up to you, do the fire arm.

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What if I'm with a rapist?

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The steps don't change. Keep following these tips to outrun your attacker.

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Can parkour be used to outrun someone?

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I am a competent parkourist, and I have used parkour time and again to escape attackers. Use it if you think you can do it quickly––nothing is worse than being caught mid-vault!

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