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Topthis · April 9, 2005, 01:11 AM

Please think before you draw your weapon or even reach for it. Your gun should not be the first thing that comes to mind in these situations. Being safe and diffusing the event should be.
You could simply, just drive into a very public place and get out of your car and try to calmly confront the other driver. Let him block your car in with his, let the people around see his aggressive and irrational behavior (as they dial 911), let them see him do something really stupid...like attack you. He will not get far and he will most likely go to jail or worse. You get to tell your story over beers. At least thats what I would do.
Staying calm and thinking through a situation is probably the best thing to do, rather than reaching for your weapon. Seriously, my opinion is...in this scenario, reaching for your weapon should be the last freaking thing you do!!

April 9, 2005, 01:11 AM	#5
Topthis Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2005 Posts: 863	Please think before you draw your weapon or even reach for it. Your gun should not be the first thing that comes to mind in these situations. Being safe and diffusing the event should be. You could simply, just drive into a very public place and get out of your car and try to calmly confront the other driver. Let him block your car in with his, let the people around see his aggressive and irrational behavior (as they dial 911), let them see him do something really stupid...like attack you. He will not get far and he will most likely go to jail or worse. You get to tell your story over beers. At least thats what I would do. Staying calm and thinking through a situation is probably the best thing to do, rather than reaching for your weapon. Seriously, my opinion is...in this scenario, reaching for your weapon should be the last freaking thing you do!!