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December 23, 2012, 07:43 AM | #26 | |
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I would have slowed down and let him pass after the first time he got all up upset. Mouthing "sorry" usually goes a long way too. And I do find it a little worrisome that being yelled at in traffic made you decide you need to be more heavily armed. You didn't need your .38, you wouldn't have needed a riot gun either. Careful driving and some conflict avoidance (talk to your wife about when waving is appropriate) would do much more to avoid repeats of the situation than a bigger gun would. I've also thought a flashing "sorry" sign you could activate on the rear window would be a good idea for cars in general. I'd think a lot of conflict could be avoided that way.
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December 23, 2012, 08:00 AM | #29 |
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Your buddy's being calm and stating, "are you threatening me?" won the day; however, I'd let him know not to flip the bird from here on out.
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December 23, 2012, 03:00 PM | #30 |
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armed_librarian,
My response last night was a bit brusque, and rather self-righteous. I apologize for my e-dyspepsia. Most of us here are well mannered!
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December 23, 2012, 03:29 PM | #31 | |
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After the left turn I observed him for a few seconds in my rear view mirror. Since I was in a strange large city, I then focused my attention on the traffic in front of me and on watching for route signs. I figured the incident was over. And mouthing sorry to him? To do that I would have had to stick my head and shoulders out the window and look back. Do you seriously think I am going to do that while driving in heavy traffic? And when I saw that I was going to have to make a right turn, I began just watching for a break in traffic large enough for me to safely move from the left lane into the right lane. I wasn't trying to identify cars. I had to make a quick decision because the intersection was less than a block away. I assure you that is in no way the only reason I go move heavily armed now. I will have my .38 or .380 on me with my 9 mm or .45 in the vehicle. And no I don't carry a riot gun around with me. (Although I did while a police officer.) Conflict avoidance? Have you ever faced another man with a gun? Have you ever looked down the wrong end of a double barreled shotgun? I have. But I was able to get him to put the gun down without shooting him. If I had shot him it would have a justifiable shooting.
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December 23, 2012, 03:51 PM | #32 |
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Enough (too much) bickering.
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