Attacked in the restroom.

[real_name]

I have this scenario that sometimes occurs to me.
While in a restroom (store, gas station, cinema, bar etc.) and whilst using the urinal stand, it would be a disadvantageous situation to be attacked from behind by one or two assailants.
If you have ever thought of a response to this form of attack, or if you have ever dealt with the same or similar then I would be interested in reading your thoughts on this.

Lets assume you enter the restroom, you are either carrying a concealed handgun, knife, both or neither. Your choice for the purposes of this exercise.
There is either someone already present, washing their hands as a cover to their loitering, or a guy (or group) enter after you.
You are already urinating when they strike. This is your major disadvantage.

What do you do?

Firstly, I would let vanity and decency fall by the wayside, I would rather struggle my way back into the crowded room (restaurant, bar etc) not fully covered than fight alone and without witnesses in a restroom. Other than that I would take full advantage of the environment and attempt to bounce the badguy(s) off at least the sink, mirror or both. Then draw my weapon as I became free to do so.

 

[mbs357]

I don't have much of a plan for if I'm attacked...
But I don't go into a bathroom if there's someone else in there.
I try to use stalls.
And I try to keep track of whoever comes in after I've gone in.

 

[Biker]

Friend, you need to relax some... It's a mean ol' world, but you'll think yourself into an early grave at this rate.
In any case, I'd employ the deadly weapon I have in hands - the Pride and Joy of Bannock County - and beat the transgressors to death with the deadly, bullet-proof weapon sure to inspire fear in the heart of all villains!

Biker

 

[Zundfolge]

I don't use urinals for 2 big reasons.

1) I prefer locking myself in a stall for security reasons.

2) you get a lot of splash back at a urinal ... its a fine mist you can't even feel, but still grosses me out.

 

[real_name]

Biker, I'm plenty relaxed, like I said it's just a scenario that sometimes occurs to me. It occured to me today as I was in a department store restroom and someone came in after me. I was carrying and as I only got my permit last week it was the first time this situation had presented itself with me carrying, presenting the extra complication of the BG taking my gun.
But, if I seem uptight I'll just use the stall.

 

[EmGeeGeorge]

adult diapers...?

 

[Hooligan]

I don't use urinals for 2 big reasons.

1) I prefer locking myself in a stall for security reasons.

2) you get a lot of splash back at a urinal ... its a fine mist you can't even feel, but still grosses me out.

That's my feelings too, Zundfolge. For the same reasons I prefer to be in a locked stall.

 

[Biker]

Real Name...

I know man, there are some things you just have to pick up the hard way. For example, when you're locked up and you have to sit on the toilet, you always take one leg out of your pants while seated so you can stand up, fight and move if you're attacked.

Biker

 

[real_name]

always take one leg out of your pants while seated so you can stand up, fight and move if you're attacked.

Now that hadn't even crossed my mind. That could get quite messy.

 

[Biker]

Yup, ever tried floatin' like a butterfly and stingin' like a bee with your pants around your ankles?
In any case, it beats gettin' the crap beat outa you.


Biker

 

[vynx]

think rural rst stop at night.

keep one hand on a small ccw in your pants pocket - you can hold your pants up with the hand/ccw in the pocket and use your other hand for whatever/warding off potential attackers

not a great solution but one i have used in an extreme situation

also, use urinal at end by wall so they would really alert you to go behind you

 

[FXR]

When at a urinal in a public restroom

I always have a folding knife in my front pocket anyway so, whilst at the urinal attending to business, I slip my folder into the palm of my hand discretely prior to the "event."

If I get surprised from behind then at least I have a a knife in hand; *snick* and now I'm ready for fun. Don't bother zipping up, just get prehistoric with the blade. It's not like they deserve any compassion or anything...geez, attacking a man from behind in a restroom; they deserve to be left dead and facedown on the wet floor.

So far, never had to do it that way, but I've thought about it in advance. Never been in prison so I don't think much about that realm.
K

 

[Fezwig]

Smartcarry.com

One hand on your gun and the other on your, um, gun...


I've used my smartcarry for years now and it can be real handy sometimes.

Fezwig

 

[cambeul41]

FXR

I LIKE that!

 

[spacemanspiff]

psshawwww

ya'll are so untactical it hurts. i have multiple methods. first, i have rigged up a 'reverse camelbak', eliminates most needs to use public restrooms.
but on the rare occasion that i have to be all dressed up and can't both a hydration system and a de-hydration system, i make sure i enter public restrooms with a wingman. sometimes i take two wingmen.

hey, it works for women, its gotta work for us guys, right?

 

[Avizpls]

As jocular as theis may sound, spin around and finish your buisness on them. I dont care who they are, if they get a grown mans piss on them, they will step back and go ***??? THEN you have the advantage to do whatever you want. Personally, Id just get the heck outta dodge.

 

[DoubleTapDrew]

If I get surprised from behind then at least I have a a knife in hand; *snick* and now I'm ready for fun. Don't bother zipping up, just get prehistoric with the blade.

LOL!! Just remember to NEVER *snick* right before you zip up or you may leave more than a bad guy facedown on the floor!

 

[Soybomb]

Buy the stadium pal!

 

[DoubleTapDrew]

Thats so tactical!
Do they have a model for #2?
Hot Date: "Are you just happy to see me or is that a catheter in your...oh...um, I gotta get going, I'll talk to you later"

 

[AndyC]

As jocular as theis may sound, spin around and finish your buisness on them. I dont care who they are, if they get a grown mans piss on them, they will step back and go ***??? THEN you have the advantage to do whatever you want. Personally, Id just get the heck outta dodge.

Did exactly that in a nightclub about 10 years ago - let loose onto a huge aggressive guy's lower legs then kicked him in the kneecap while he was looking down and cursing. That gave me enough time to get out and away; I was covered in piss too, but that was irrelevant.

 

[Lupinus]

eat lots of high fiber foods before hand, if all else fails get as much of what you went in there to get rid of on them. Then use their sleeve to clean yourself.

 

[halfgone]

I have actually thought about this too.... don't know what that says about us...


I always envision a bear-hug, startling and out of nowhere. First thing I think I would do would be to put both feet on the wall and push for all I was worth. I got me some big legs, I'm pretty sure we would quite a distance before he broke my impact by hitting the sink/wall for me. After that, break the hold and *snick* the knife.

Remember, to wound, use the edge, to kill use the tip.

HG

 

[c_yeager]

Geez dude, I think that maybe your stressing about this too much. Really, if you absolutely have to pee in some horrible place that freaks you out like this and you are followed in by a couple of toughs who are looking to rough you up, then I suppose the best option is to head to a stall, close the door, sit on the commode with your pistol in your hand and do "the tuck" and pee like a girl.

If the place doesnt have doors in the stalls I guess you could build some kind of fort out of toilet paper rolls and do your business in safety.

 

[Don Gwinn]

I will admit to keeping my eyes open when I'm in a public restroom, same as anywhere else. Haven't yet felt the need to go quite this tactical. Some of you have put a lot of thought into this.

(There, that was diplomatic, right?)

 

[bcolorado]

I quite often use public transportation. Finding a restroom when needed can be problematic. I found a jacket in a thrift store from one of those companies that mantains plants in buildings, I keep it in my pack. When ever the need arises the jacket goes on and I stroll over and use a potted plant. Don't worry about restroom assaults anymore.



(joking, just joking)