MI .45
MI .45
Here are two scenerios that I have often contemplated as to the best way to deal with them when armed. I'd like to hear some forum member input on these two situations.
1). You've made the mistake of stopping at a light with the passenger window down, too close to other vehicles to maneuver; a malevolent looking stranger leans way in asking for money, your watch, whatever... no weapon is presented but this guy means business. However, traffic is stopped and you don't know when you'll be able to move again and the BG appears to have no intention of leaving until he gets what he wants. Your sidearm is holstered but you could probably draw and the gun not be reached if you keep it close.
- Do you warn him you're armed?
- Do you draw?
- Do you shoot?
2). You and your family are at the beach together standing and talking with each other. A large goblinesque person moves in close wearing a trench coat (it's cool at the beach so this is not out of place) muttering about needing money. The intruder simply won't leave your group after repeated requests to do so and is still asking for money and appearing more hostile but he's really done nothing overt. You're armed... what do you do? (This incident happened to a friend of mine. He pulled his jacket aside showing his gun and their goblin left.)
Thoughts?
1). You've made the mistake of stopping at a light with the passenger window down, too close to other vehicles to maneuver; a malevolent looking stranger leans way in asking for money, your watch, whatever... no weapon is presented but this guy means business. However, traffic is stopped and you don't know when you'll be able to move again and the BG appears to have no intention of leaving until he gets what he wants. Your sidearm is holstered but you could probably draw and the gun not be reached if you keep it close.
- Do you warn him you're armed?
- Do you draw?
- Do you shoot?
2). You and your family are at the beach together standing and talking with each other. A large goblinesque person moves in close wearing a trench coat (it's cool at the beach so this is not out of place) muttering about needing money. The intruder simply won't leave your group after repeated requests to do so and is still asking for money and appearing more hostile but he's really done nothing overt. You're armed... what do you do? (This incident happened to a friend of mine. He pulled his jacket aside showing his gun and their goblin left.)
Thoughts?
