Your supply of ammunition is limited by its cost, the amount of space you have to store it, and (in survival situations that require you to leave your home) the weight you can carry.

Whatever your situation, you can learn to speak with confidence by boosting your self esteem, being assertive, and overcoming your feelings of intimidation.

Learning to be intimidating can also help you avoid being intimidated by others.

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While a gun might be your first and best defensive option, it has some drawbacks, too.

One of the biggest is noise – guns are loud, and even suppressed firearms are fairly noisy.