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Brian Pfleuger · May 27, 2009, 09:06 AM

First mistake is in the response at the light. Either no response or an apology for whatever their grievance is would be most appropriate, depending on dynamic of the situation.

Second mistake is in driving to someplace you do not know. If they followed me I would be on the phone to 911 and heading for a police station.

I'd also be having a talk with that buddy when it was all over. If you're going to be around me, especially armed, you're NOT going to be stupid.

Once you're "stuck" in the cul-de-sac:

Don't get out of your car. No it's not a lethal force situation. Drive on someone's lawn if need be. What's more important? Landscaping or the rest of your life? Get the hell out of Dodge and call the police. Even if it's completely impossible to get around them (unlikely) all you'd need to do is drive through them, slowly if possible but if they attack and start smashing windows then just drive. If they attack your car then any injuries they sustain in your escape would be justified, but I still see no need for a gun.

May 27, 2009, 09:06 AM	#2
Brian Pfleuger Moderator Emeritus Join Date: June 25, 2008 Location: Austin, CO Posts: 19,578	First mistake is in the response at the light. Either no response or an apology for whatever their grievance is would be most appropriate, depending on dynamic of the situation. Second mistake is in driving to someplace you do not know. If they followed me I would be on the phone to 911 and heading for a police station. I'd also be having a talk with that buddy when it was all over. If you're going to be around me, especially armed, you're NOT going to be stupid. Once you're "stuck" in the cul-de-sac: Don't get out of your car. No it's not a lethal force situation. Drive on someone's lawn if need be. What's more important? Landscaping or the rest of your life? Get the hell out of Dodge and call the police. Even if it's completely impossible to get around them (unlikely) all you'd need to do is drive through them, slowly if possible but if they attack and start smashing windows then just drive. If they attack your car then any injuries they sustain in your escape would be justified, but I still see no need for a gun. __________________ Nobody plans to screw up their lives... ...they just don't plan not to. -Andy Stanley Last edited by Brian Pfleuger; May 27, 2009 at 09:12 AM.