My daughter (almost 12) and I went for our 2 mile walk last night. We carry canes with separations in them containing daggers, for protection. There are a couple of angry dogs in the area that have attacked a child recently..so that's my main focus...but I'd use the daggers readily against anybody attempting to hurt my daughter or myself. You don't mess with a mama bear. ;o)
Not more than once. Good for you.