sebtool
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OP did well - acted just as he should have. He assessed the situation, made preparations to act IF THE SITUATION WARRANTED, decided that an active response was not needed, and stood down, while remaining alert. +1!
Isn't that a text book reaction? He didn't interject himself into the 'altercation' with the idea of being a hero, but planned a response IF the SHTF, and was ready to execute, IF needed!
I can't see how anyone on here could have a problem with that.
The one person whose actions I do have a problem with, as mentioned above, is the restaurant manager! There's no reason that a waitress should have to confront a 'problem customer' - that's why he/she gets the big bucks, right?
And the police should have been called, if for no other reason than to make them aware of the potential threat and/or pattern, so the next time it happens they might respond just a little quicker, if needed.
As far as giving beggars/bums/homeless people $$$, I get approached on occasion. Had some guy walk in the shop about 4-4:30 a.m. 2 months ago - we're right off a major 4 lane hwy thru St Louis. Said he was coming home from his mother's funeral in Springfield,Il., was driving a Porsche! nearly out of gas, had about 40 miles to go. Offered repayment the next night.
He was clean cut, needed a shave, clean jeans and Harley t-shirt. My height-about 5'9", skinnier, seemed open, not acting threatening or evasive. Though he was alert.
Now as I was working 3rd shift, my 9mm was on top of my tool box in an open bag - accessible, but concealed, within arm's reach. The guy I was working with was about 15 feet away, knew I was armed, positioned to the guy's left, and watching pretty close. I think he had a wrench in his hand, nothing big.
Now, unless I have a 'stash' in my wallet, it never contains cash. I carry a money clip for that, and can slip a couple $$$ quickly, without exposing anything to prying eyes. If I'm carrying a substantial amount, I'll carry 2 clips, 1 with about $10-$20, the other with the majority of the cash. I will never pull out my wallet at another's request, unless a police officer asks, or needed for a purchase.
In this case, I placed myself between my gun(closer, now) and the broke guy, peeled $4 in ones out of my clip, taking my eyes off of his for less than a second to determine what bills were on top, and told him not to worry about it - shtuff happens to the best of us. I made sure that I moved fast enough that he never came within my 'comfort zone', i.e. arm's reach or closer. I gave hime enough to get him home, but that's it. Told him I've been helped, help someone else next time. He thanked me, and walked out.
But I damn sure kept my eyes on the overhead door from there on out! The gate was open already, as we were expecting some guys to start at 5 a.m.
Gotta love life in the city...
Isn't that a text book reaction? He didn't interject himself into the 'altercation' with the idea of being a hero, but planned a response IF the SHTF, and was ready to execute, IF needed!
I can't see how anyone on here could have a problem with that.
The one person whose actions I do have a problem with, as mentioned above, is the restaurant manager! There's no reason that a waitress should have to confront a 'problem customer' - that's why he/she gets the big bucks, right?
And the police should have been called, if for no other reason than to make them aware of the potential threat and/or pattern, so the next time it happens they might respond just a little quicker, if needed.
As far as giving beggars/bums/homeless people $$$, I get approached on occasion. Had some guy walk in the shop about 4-4:30 a.m. 2 months ago - we're right off a major 4 lane hwy thru St Louis. Said he was coming home from his mother's funeral in Springfield,Il., was driving a Porsche! nearly out of gas, had about 40 miles to go. Offered repayment the next night.
He was clean cut, needed a shave, clean jeans and Harley t-shirt. My height-about 5'9", skinnier, seemed open, not acting threatening or evasive. Though he was alert.
Now as I was working 3rd shift, my 9mm was on top of my tool box in an open bag - accessible, but concealed, within arm's reach. The guy I was working with was about 15 feet away, knew I was armed, positioned to the guy's left, and watching pretty close. I think he had a wrench in his hand, nothing big.
Now, unless I have a 'stash' in my wallet, it never contains cash. I carry a money clip for that, and can slip a couple $$$ quickly, without exposing anything to prying eyes. If I'm carrying a substantial amount, I'll carry 2 clips, 1 with about $10-$20, the other with the majority of the cash. I will never pull out my wallet at another's request, unless a police officer asks, or needed for a purchase.
In this case, I placed myself between my gun(closer, now) and the broke guy, peeled $4 in ones out of my clip, taking my eyes off of his for less than a second to determine what bills were on top, and told him not to worry about it - shtuff happens to the best of us. I made sure that I moved fast enough that he never came within my 'comfort zone', i.e. arm's reach or closer. I gave hime enough to get him home, but that's it. Told him I've been helped, help someone else next time. He thanked me, and walked out.
But I damn sure kept my eyes on the overhead door from there on out! The gate was open already, as we were expecting some guys to start at 5 a.m.
Gotta love life in the city...