No. 2 situation mentioned above. I was sitting in the back of a friend's car waiting for the cops to show up (long story short involving a $3k scarlet mccaw). 11ish or so at night, and some guy decides to start walking up on the car with something in his hand (not the best neighborhood). My 3913 LS was in my had near my ankle, guy turned out to be a concerned citizen holding a mag-lite, and clearly very intoxicated.
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It was dark thirty on a wintry December evening; and as I was leaving work,
an unknown BM stepped out from behind an adjacent buidling (and near my
vechile), totally unexpected. He said too me, "Man I've been waiting on you
for a long damn time; its 'bout time you showed up". With him approaching
with both hands in his pockets, and a wild-eyed look on his face; I drew my
old model S&W model 60 (.38 Special) from an IWB holster, and ordered this
idiot to take his hands out of his pocket and to move gently away from my
vechile. After seeing that I really meant business, he stepped backwards
on to the sidewalk and quickly vanished. After this character complied with
my commands, I decided that there was NO HARM and NO FOUL; and since
NO SHOT's had too be fired, I also departed the area until my next tour to
duty at the gunshop.
It was dark thirty on a wintry December evening; and as I was leaving work,
an unknown BM stepped out from behind an adjacent buidling (and near my
vechile), totally unexpected. He said too me, "Man I've been waiting on you
for a long damn time; its 'bout time you showed up". With him approaching
with both hands in his pockets, and a wild-eyed look on his face; I drew my
old model S&W model 60 (.38 Special) from an IWB holster, and ordered this
idiot to take his hands out of his pocket and to move gently away from my
vechile. After seeing that I really meant business, he stepped backwards
on to the sidewalk and quickly vanished. After this character complied with
my commands, I decided that there was NO HARM and NO FOUL; and since
NO SHOT's had too be fired, I also departed the area until my next tour to
duty at the gunshop.
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Unfortunately YES!!!
I was checking into a hotel room, one of those that have entrances facing outside, and as I was about to insert the card key, into the door, caught some movement, with my periferial vision to my right. I thought I saw something move out & back into the stairwell, three doors down, that I had just traveled through. After looking that direction for a minute or two I dismissed it as a bird or maybe something else. I stuck the key card into the door, turned the handle, pushed the door open and bent down to grab my bags when, out of that same stairwell, came a very sizeable man, at a fast pace, in my direction, raising something above his head. I turned to face him drawing my stainless Springfield Champion from my IWB holster and I raised it to eye level and clicked off the thumb safery. By that time he was about 6 feet away and saw the gun. This guy must have been 300+lbs. but he made a 180, like a halfback and disappeared back down that stairwell as quickly as he came. I ran to the opening and could hear his shoes slapping the pavement as he exited the property, into a wooded area. I immediately called the police and front desk clerk. I am so glad that he turned around as I was already starting to put tension on the trigger. After it was all over, I made my report to the police, and then found out this had happened before with not such positive results. I went into my room and had a millon things going through my mind....needless to say it was a sleepless night.
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I was checking into a hotel room, one of those that have entrances facing outside, and as I was about to insert the card key, into the door, caught some movement, with my periferial vision to my right. I thought I saw something move out & back into the stairwell, three doors down, that I had just traveled through. After looking that direction for a minute or two I dismissed it as a bird or maybe something else. I stuck the key card into the door, turned the handle, pushed the door open and bent down to grab my bags when, out of that same stairwell, came a very sizeable man, at a fast pace, in my direction, raising something above his head. I turned to face him drawing my stainless Springfield Champion from my IWB holster and I raised it to eye level and clicked off the thumb safery. By that time he was about 6 feet away and saw the gun. This guy must have been 300+lbs. but he made a 180, like a halfback and disappeared back down that stairwell as quickly as he came. I ran to the opening and could hear his shoes slapping the pavement as he exited the property, into a wooded area. I immediately called the police and front desk clerk. I am so glad that he turned around as I was already starting to put tension on the trigger. After it was all over, I made my report to the police, and then found out this had happened before with not such positive results. I went into my room and had a millon things going through my mind....needless to say it was a sleepless night.
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Sight of a .25 deterred a bum with a knife in broad daylight wanting my money. Didn't have to fire the weapon, thank God. If I did anything wrong, it was looking too much like an obvious tourist. Was just walking down the street. You just never know.
This happened 25 years ago in Galveston, Texas and there was no such thing as a CCW at the time. The .25 was about the only thing a guy could carry with complete concealment back then. As it was a class A misdemeanor to get caught with a weapon, you didn't really wanna have to shoot. Even a mouse gun can save your hide, though.
This happened 25 years ago in Galveston, Texas and there was no such thing as a CCW at the time. The .25 was about the only thing a guy could carry with complete concealment back then. As it was a class A misdemeanor to get caught with a weapon, you didn't really wanna have to shoot. Even a mouse gun can save your hide, though.
Less than a year ago, I was jogging in my neighborhood around 4:30AM. I was less than a tenth of a mile from my house when I came upon three or four guys (could not see clearly) moving down the street breaking into cars. I did a 180 and ran the other way. Being turds, they shot several times at me. I drew my own weapon, but rounded a corner and got out of the line of fire, returned to my house, and called the police. I could have shot back, but I am glad I did not have to.
aerod1
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I have been carrying since Texas passed the CHL law. Thankfully, I have NEVER had to draw my weapon!! But.....the need to carry still exists and always will.
Mad Magyar
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No....I've had a few road rage incidents where in one case the guy follows me to a parking lot and confronts me...He was tail-gating and I put on the brakes to teach him a lesson...
As I got out of the car, he must of got wind of a size differential and decided maybe it wasn't a good idea....Never exposed my weapon....
As I got out of the car, he must of got wind of a size differential and decided maybe it wasn't a good idea....Never exposed my weapon....
Harley Quinn
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Have had to on several occassions when I was LEO and off duty. Since I have retired I have never pulled it out.
Hokkmike
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Never had to and never hope to.
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bigmike45 said:
Mike, I got a chill when I read that.
I'm glad no one was hurt, but I for one am so glad that we have the freedom to carry and put an end to situations that would possibly result in harm to ourselves, our loved ones, or innocent bystanders. This example, among others in this thread, are a very convincing argument for the continuation of the right to bear arms.natetinstman
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Once and only once
About 2 years ago I was living in New Mexico working at a local cell phone retailer in Albuquerque. As I was leaving for the night I decided to go ahead and make our nightly bank deposit. As I walked from the mall to my car, about 100 yards away a man started yelling at me. At first I didn't think much of it but his repeated yelling finally got my full attention with the words "I'm gonna get you". The man started yelling he was going to get me because he thought our company ripped him off with his cell phone. As he moved toward me he took out what looked to be a hunting knife and repeated his threat. I continued to move toward my car as quickly as possible without making it obvious I was really trying to get away from him. As I got to my car he started to pick up his pace slightly. Since at the time I did not have a CHL I kept my Israeli made .40 Baby Eagle in the glove compartment for quick access. I opened the door, grabbed the Eagle and racked the slide. At this point I verbally ordered him to go away. He only responded with a few choice words and raised his weapon slightly. I took a ready stance and made it very clear that I was armed. I yelled at him to drop his knife now. He still refused to comply so I began raising my weapon to take aim. At this point I think he finally got the hint. As he moved away I jumped in and quickly as possible drove away while calling police when I returned to meet the responding officer and give a statment the officer made it clear he would rather move to charge me with brandishing a weapon and concealing a deadly weapon without a license even though everything was kept within state requirements. NM law allows open carry in vehicle and allows for the unlocked storage of a firearm without need for a permit. But since he couldn't find a witness he took my statement and let me leave. So much for protecting ones-self.
About 2 years ago I was living in New Mexico working at a local cell phone retailer in Albuquerque. As I was leaving for the night I decided to go ahead and make our nightly bank deposit. As I walked from the mall to my car, about 100 yards away a man started yelling at me. At first I didn't think much of it but his repeated yelling finally got my full attention with the words "I'm gonna get you". The man started yelling he was going to get me because he thought our company ripped him off with his cell phone. As he moved toward me he took out what looked to be a hunting knife and repeated his threat. I continued to move toward my car as quickly as possible without making it obvious I was really trying to get away from him. As I got to my car he started to pick up his pace slightly. Since at the time I did not have a CHL I kept my Israeli made .40 Baby Eagle in the glove compartment for quick access. I opened the door, grabbed the Eagle and racked the slide. At this point I verbally ordered him to go away. He only responded with a few choice words and raised his weapon slightly. I took a ready stance and made it very clear that I was armed. I yelled at him to drop his knife now. He still refused to comply so I began raising my weapon to take aim. At this point I think he finally got the hint. As he moved away I jumped in and quickly as possible drove away while calling police when I returned to meet the responding officer and give a statment the officer made it clear he would rather move to charge me with brandishing a weapon and concealing a deadly weapon without a license even though everything was kept within state requirements. NM law allows open carry in vehicle and allows for the unlocked storage of a firearm without need for a permit. But since he couldn't find a witness he took my statement and let me leave. So much for protecting ones-self.
I had taken my snubnose .38 out of my pocket and placed it in the console while I was driving. On the course of the trip a woman ran out onto the road with a man chasing her. She was screaming for help. I thought in my head that I should get my gun and I realized it was already in my hand. I watched the situation for a minute and realized it was a domestic dispute and this dumb broad had just about gotten her "baby's daddy" shot. nice. Neither one of them saw the gun or realized how much trouble they almost caused all of us.
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Story...
This shouldn't count, but I'll throw it out there anyway. Bachelor party for an LEO (I was best man). Adult entertainment was pawing at him a bit so he gives me his BUG (snubbie) which I unload - ammo in left pocket, gun in right (I'd had a few drinks, and it was WAY before concealed carry in Ohio).
This was in the basement of a tatoo parlor in a marginal part of town way after closing,and upstairs a guy comes and starts beating the stars out of the mostly glass door. I pulled the EMPTY .38 and just kind of crossed my arms so it was very obvious, walked up to the other side of the door and asked if I could help him. Looked at the gun and did a cartoon-style, bug-eyed double take, and took off running. I probably didn't handle it the right way (younger and dumber then), but it's a memory I enjoyed reliving, thanks...
This shouldn't count, but I'll throw it out there anyway. Bachelor party for an LEO (I was best man). Adult entertainment was pawing at him a bit so he gives me his BUG (snubbie) which I unload - ammo in left pocket, gun in right (I'd had a few drinks, and it was WAY before concealed carry in Ohio).
This was in the basement of a tatoo parlor in a marginal part of town way after closing,and upstairs a guy comes and starts beating the stars out of the mostly glass door. I pulled the EMPTY .38 and just kind of crossed my arms so it was very obvious, walked up to the other side of the door and asked if I could help him. Looked at the gun and did a cartoon-style, bug-eyed double take, and took off running. I probably didn't handle it the right way (younger and dumber then), but it's a memory I enjoyed reliving, thanks...
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