What is the difference between a contact and a connection?

What can I do to ensure that I will have a safe and happy experience in the Yahoo community? Have there been many reports of rape or murder? A word to the wise I am a gun toting conservative. I am prepared to defend my person, my family and my property. I also have specialized military training. I have had a gun held to my head when I was unarmed; yet it was I who chased him down the dark alley. I can unleash a whole load of crazy when I need to. My arsenal is my defense. If you want something from me you do need to ask.