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LASur5r · August 3, 2001, 11:07 PM

This scenario is based on something that could have gone down today.

You're at your favorite fast food place getting ready to gulp down the latest artery clogger when you notice a heavy set man moving in a beeline straight to the cashier with his right hand at his hip under a loose fitting Hawaiian shirt. He has a brown bag in his left hand.
You do a quick glance around to get a sitrep on your options.

You have your kid with you...get out of Dodge.
You have your cell phone, "possible" BG is 7 feet away from you within eyesight, though, so you don't want to take your chances.

Out of the corner of your eye, you see "furtive movement" a young man about the age of the man at the front counter has a brown bag on his lap and his hand is in between his legs...he's acting antsy. His eyes are all over the place, looking nervously out the windows. Trouble is, he is at your 5 o'clock...man at cashier's is at your 1.

Exits are at your 3,6, &10.

You have your CCW, what do you do?

August 3, 2001, 11:07 PM	#1
LASur5r Junior member Join Date: July 20, 2000 Location: pasadena,california,America Posts: 542	Fast Food Dilemma This scenario is based on something that could have gone down today. You're at your favorite fast food place getting ready to gulp down the latest artery clogger when you notice a heavy set man moving in a beeline straight to the cashier with his right hand at his hip under a loose fitting Hawaiian shirt. He has a brown bag in his left hand. You do a quick glance around to get a sitrep on your options. You have your kid with you...get out of Dodge. You have your cell phone, "possible" BG is 7 feet away from you within eyesight, though, so you don't want to take your chances. Out of the corner of your eye, you see "furtive movement" a young man about the age of the man at the front counter has a brown bag on his lap and his hand is in between his legs...he's acting antsy. His eyes are all over the place, looking nervously out the windows. Trouble is, he is at your 5 o'clock...man at cashier's is at your 1. Exits are at your 3,6, &10. You have your CCW, what do you do?