What should I do if a stranger attacks me in my home?

What should I do if a stranger attacks me in my home?

Chris McGoey (President, McGoey Security Consulting) gives expert video advice on: Should I let the intruder know that I am aware of his presence? and more...

I've spoken to many victims over the years who tell me when they experienced an attack during their sleep. If this occurs, then your options are relatively limited. You need to focus and try and keep thinking, while it might seem disorientating when you first awake, there may be a moment where an opportunity arises that you can take advantage of. If you have some sort of weapons within arm's reach you can get to, that may be effective. If someone has a gun to your head or a knife to your throat, you have to remain alert and look for opportunity when you can relieve that weapon from the attacker, whether that be kicking it away or getting hold of it yourself. The key to dealing with this situation is continuing to think and look for ways out of it, planning for such an eventuality could also make a difference.