Anybody Else Know What I Mean?

[alixipain]

I understand fully. The K-9 I don't mind at all; My cat on the other hand might. As to being armed I see it this way, "The more the merrier!" You wouldn't believe the "in-check" mood criminals get into once they spot someone is armed! A side arm is like a lock, "Intended to keep the honest person HONEST!"

 

[Tim McDonough]

Well I will attest to that fact.I have not had to draw my weapon, in a civilian situation, I pray I never have to. The closest I have come was enough to convince me carrying is a good idea. After reading this I know it sounds like a bad movie but I just pray I never have to engage a target again. When it happened there was no doubt in my mind if the outcome went sour I was gonna take the little one first. He looked to be the smart one the big guy was just dumb muscle doing what he was told. Don't know why just knew someone wasnt walking out of this situation alive and it wasn't gonna be me or my wife, or kids.

We live close to the Albany area in New York. The main mall isn't the safest place after dark the wife and I went a few years back and ended up going in different directions. I hate shopping and crowds prior to Bailey I almost never went anywhere but the base and back. The wife had one 4 yr old and a baby carrige. An easy mark as any cop will tell you. She texted me and said she felt wierd and was going to the truck. Her feelings were not unjustified I watched her through the crowd and could see two young men tracking her. No panic no gettin crazy just knew I had to get back and protect my family.
I came out the back door and just waited to see her after she passed me seconds later the two unsavory charachters who seemed to be eyeing her came out as well. I simply walked over to the two fine young gentlemen asked them for the time and let my coat hang open. My next words were- " You really want to think about what your trying to do here"

Time stood still for a split second. There was no challanges, no arguing, no swearing or cursing me for being a racist or a nut or them screaming guy with a gun. They simply turned and walked away back into the mall. I didnt care what they did next as long as they quit looking in my wife's direction.Just two upstanding young men who new this was not the course of action they wanted to persue any longer. I asked one of my Buds at the VFW about it he's the only other person I have ever told. He said its the way you carry yourself. You smell of death son, no amount of washing will ever get that smell off. Other predators know to stay clear.

It makes sense in the K-9 world. A wolf alpha male (Dad) will give his life without thinking to protect the Alpah female (Mom) and cubs (kids) Its primal for the preservation of teh species. If I'd have died to protect the USA (my territory) How much fiercer a fight would I have been in to protect my family.

God I hate being that guy. I hate feeling like an animal.

 

[Jestadud]

I understand what you are saying, but it's not the gun that turns the situation it is exposing them that makes them turn.

They want the element of surprise on their side and the anonymity to disappear into a crowd.

Most of these people are cowards and cannot attack head on.

 

[alixipain]

If I'd have died to protect the USA (my territory) How much fiercer a fight would I have been in to protect my family.

God I hate being that guy. I hate feeling like an animal.

Your not an animal in no way. You are the male defending his child and partner in life. The decisions we make effects
not just us but those around us in family, none family, and the innocent bystanders. Your instinct told you what would occur if action to prevent wasn't put into action. A calm collected but hint of bad to come if reversal wasn't going to happen.

I get sized up a lot, most times its 6 to 1 not in my favor. But they do respect the fact that I remain standing my ground even with bad odds (5 to 1 is more in my favor). I try to remain in a non-combative manner however years of training is still ingrained into my head that a mild combative stance has to be stood in the event it does turn bad.

How you present yourself to possible combative persons is the product of training, not that of animal. For animal will step up and show combative aggression straight up. You showed no fear in the actions that could take place. As to how fierce it would be I would think it would be as fierce a fight as someone trying to do harm to one of my cherished, and I am not allowed to carry.

 

[KP the nut]

. If I'd have died to protect the USA (my territory) How much fiercer a fight would I have been in to protect my family.
God I hate being that guy. I hate feeling like an animal.

(((Tim)))

You are not an animal, you did what was needed to protect your family and no-one was physically hurt. Your family are so lucky you were there to watch their backs.

Take care
KP