What should I do if someone confronts me with a knife or gun?

What should I do if someone confronts me with a knife or gun?

Steve Bending (DSI) gives expert video advice on: If someone attacks me, how can I defend myself?; If someone takes my wallet or handbag, what should I do?; If someone takes my mobile phone what should I do? and more...

I think it's important to put someone confronting you with a knife or gun into perspective. In 27, knife crime is actually down compared to 26 in London, and it is actually a reasonably rare event still. Gun crime is actually, although there are obviously incidents, very sad and tragic incidents, still, thankfully, a relatively rare occurrence in London, one of the most major cities in the world.That said, I think it's important, in looking at the question of how you actually react if you are threatened with a knife or a gun, to try, as best you can in such a situation, not to escalate it or allow for it to escalate, as best you can. So try and remain calm, I think is the key message. And if someone wants your property, just let them have it. You can replace property, whereas obviously you want to avoid, if you can, escalating the situation.