The lesson should not be that you were lucky, but instead, learn how to NOT have to fuck around with having to depend upon luck.. or at least not too much luck.
Really good advice, and something I struggle with sometimes, live and learn.
Gun, knife, poison... suggestions? Self-immolation is cool hot.
What's the hurry? It will happen to all of us eventually. Take a step back and evaluate worst case in your situation, make a plan which involve as little risk as possible, aim low.