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Okay, am calm now....okay maybe not really but, am trying to be calm. This is one of those, "So there I was," moments...except damn, I should have been smarter?:munchin
But there I was one hour ago, sitting in the drive-thru of KFC, ordering a small little chicken sandwhich at the window, in my Bronco.
All of a sudden, a loud banging noise on my passenger side window, that is rolled up, and I look over, and there is this twenty-something white guy in a tee-shirt and a weird necklace, (that I HAD noticed earlier walking out on the street, before turning in...)
So he mouths, "I need to talk to you," and freaking starts trying to open the door, then again, and again, pulls on the handle, and bangs on the window. Okay, yep, am pissed off now, so I exit my door, and walk to the back of my truck, where he is now standing.
I yell "WTF"? And he looks a little taken aback, or so I think, and begins to tell me about how he just ran out of gas. I stop him and say, I am on a deadline, and turn to leave, so he reaches out, to which I jump way back in a side step motion. He says, "I was just going to ask you for one dollar...etc..." I looked at him and said, "NO! I am buying my sandwhich here, and thats it!"
...He then starts forward and rolls his eyes and shouts, "Yeah just money for your food?" Then glares at me, to which I say, get the fuck away from my truck!... ran around to my door, got in, and took off.
Wow....I think I made a few mistakes here, looking back on it. But, when I get scared, I get angry!
WTF do I look like...someone who is stupid???:boohoo
Anyway, watch out at drive through's...
Holly
Wow....I think I made a few mistakes here, looking back on it. But, when I get scared, I get angry!
If there's ever a next time, this story would be a lot shorter and less nerve-wracking if you simply move your right foot from brake to gas pedal and kept it there for a few minutes.
If there's ever a next time, this story would be a lot shorter and less nerve-wracking if you simply move your right foot from brake to gas pedal and kept it there for a few minutes.
Agree Sir.
Thank you,
Holly
How come people never come up pounding on my window and making little growly faces?
I stop on the Murch for chicken gizzards all the time.
Green Light
10-25-2010, 15:53
If there's ever a next time, this story would be a lot shorter and less nerve-wracking if you simply move your right foot from brake to gas pedal and kept it there for a few minutes.
Yep, the worst that can happen is this: LINK (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=roqc23IkD1c)
(I'd buy a ticket to see that) :D
Glad you're OK.
Yep, the worst that can happen is this: LINK (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=roqc23IkD1c)
(I'd buy a ticket to see that) :D
Glad you're OK.
Great video...just cannot believe that my reaction was so stupid.
Hide-sight is 20-20. Think maybe a refresher course is in order, and excuse me now, I am going to be sick to my stomach just now...damn, this shit needs to just go away!
Green Light
10-25-2010, 16:55
Good reactions are based on experience. Bad ones are based on fear. You'll be ready next time. :lifter
Keep situational awareness when you're vulnerable like that. There's a lot of kooks, kriminals, and krazies out there. They wait for what they perceive as soft targets. Be safe!
The Reaper
10-25-2010, 17:04
Getting out of your vehicle is a bad idea.
If he has threatened you, and you are afraid that he is going to hurt you, you MIGHT want to show him your can of pepper spray. Be careful deploying it from inside the car though.
TR
Getting out of your vehicle is a bad idea.
If he has threatened you, and you are afraid that he is going to hurt you, you MIGHT want to show him your can of pepper spray. Be careful deploying it from inside the car though.
TR
GreenLight Sir, indeed, I hope so. SA needs to be on 100% of the time... Thank you.
TR, and you were right...OC atached to the keys, in the ignition that I want to keep running,... I think as I exit the vehicle........
Was just so angry that he was trying to get in my vehicle, MY vehicle!:mad:
Not a good reaction, and you called it a while back, and I remember thinking, "Oh , well, I will be prepared, and have It at the ready.":rolleyes:
You were so right, and am glad it did not end how it could have.
Holly
Snaquebite
10-25-2010, 17:21
Anger is OK... but only when you control it and it does not control you.
Green Light
10-25-2010, 17:31
Anger is OK... but only when you control it and it does not control you.
Great point!
Good Anger = Intense Calm
mojaveman
10-25-2010, 18:14
You should have called 911. As soon as he grabbed the door handle and tried to open it he was displaying criminal intent.
Anger is OK... but only when you control it and it does not control you.
Sir,
Your and GreenLight bring up a great point...How does a Professional Soldier harness the "anger?"
My own experience in life has taught me to swing away, if confronted, but maybe that is not the best course of action, as I think a false sense of confidence was displayed today...
And no, am not ashamed to admit it...just think there is a better way to deal with crazy shit that is thrown at a person, like today...
Holly:confused:
longrange1947
10-25-2010, 19:45
Experience and mind set.
Team Sergeant
10-25-2010, 20:08
How come people never come up pounding on my window and making little growly faces?
I stop on the Murch for chicken gizzards all the time.
About 20 years ago I was sleeping at a rest stop in N.C., up in the mountains. Dead asleep in the front seat, fully reclined and some moron taps on my window.
Says something, I said "what"?
He says, "come on, how much?"
I reply, "WTF you talking about?"
Then it hit me. I tell him to "F*** Off".
He starts to tap on my window again, I pull out the .45 that was on my chest and point it at him and repeat what I just said. He muttered something I could not understand and beat feet.
I think the .45 is sort of a universal sign, it's understood everywhere.;)
Iraqgunz
10-25-2010, 21:14
Had almost the identical situation at a rest stop outside of Olympia, WA. When I tapped on the window with my G22 he beat feet like a marathon runner. :D
About 20 years ago I was sleeping at a rest stop in N.C., up in the mountains. Dead asleep in the front seat, fully reclined and some moron taps on my window.
Says something, I said "what"?
He says, "come on, how much?"
I reply, "WTF you talking about?"
Then it hit me. I tell him to "F*** Off".
He starts to tap on my window again, I pull out the .45 that was on my chest and point it at him and repeat what I just said. He muttered something I could not understand and beat feet.
I think the .45 is sort of a universal sign, it's understood everywhere.;)
Thank you, for all of the replies.;)
Today is a new day!
holly
Green Light
10-26-2010, 17:22
Sir,
Your and GreenLight bring up a great point...How does a Professional Soldier harness the "anger?"
My own experience in life has taught me to swing away, if confronted, but maybe that is not the best course of action, as I think a false sense of confidence was displayed today...
And no, am not ashamed to admit it...just think there is a better way to deal with crazy shit that is thrown at a person, like today...
Holly:confused:
Having a sure knowledge of the outcome helps a lot. It kinda makes you smirk inside. If it happens again, you'll know what we're talking about. Just go over it in your mind what you're going to do BEFORE it happens. If it's filed away already, you're one step ahead of the purp. Just keep a good idea of what's going on around you. :D
1stindoor
10-27-2010, 06:27
Thank you, for all of the replies.;)
Today is a new day!
holly
And one filled with a new experience (and many more options) to fall back on if the situation arises again.
Further evidence fast food is bad for you...;)
I'm glad you are safe Holly.
Sacamuelas
10-28-2010, 08:16
Keyring pepper spray is nice when out of the car and walking... but MRS. Jawbreaker has a can in the side compartment of the driver side door. Having to take your keys out of your car to prepare yourself for a confrontation is bad juju, IMO. It's like giving up the high ground for no reason. Glad to hear you are safe. Lessons learned. :cool:
Oldrotorhead
10-28-2010, 08:37
Keyring pepper spray is nice when out of the car and walking... but MRS. Jawbreaker has a can in the side compartment of the driver side door. Having to take your keys out of your car to prepare yourself for a confrontation is bad juju, IMO. It's like giving up the high ground for no reason. Glad to hear you are safe. Lessons learned. :cool:
I keep pepper spray in the truck and our Jeep, it is a good option. I know it is a shame but you can't just shoot all the nutjobs and pests. :D
Holly......TS and blue have the right idea.
Open Carry in a vehicle is LEGAL in most states(opencarry.org for more info on states (http://forum.opencarry.org/forums/login.php?do=logout&logouthash=1288289411-cee30243646f5fff937a5d2dd27ff40e534d6f13))....no license needed. Keep it loaded, ie...one in the pipe.
A few extra mags in plain view wouldn't hurt anything, either.
Buy a gun, get some training, display the pistol in plain site in the vehicle (state dependent).
RTKBA