Jose_in_Dallas wrote:wheelgun1958 wrote:I forgot to gas up at preferred station and had make emergency pit stop in seedy area of Dallas (Zang blvd). A panhandler caught me completely off guard. I shooed him off but was not prepared. I don't even think he saw the pistol on my hip. Gotta be more alert.
If you call that seedy then consider yourself lucky. I live near that area of town and have friends that do and it's not terrible, I've been to much worse in South Oak Cliff/Dallas.
JakeTheSnake wrote:One thing I do is circle around the pumps and get a eye for who may be loitering around, vehicles parked away from the store.
Don't just pull into the first available pump, especially in a unfamiliar area. If it looks shady, try a different station.
Sound advice and exactly what I do or at least stop ahead of the pumps and asses the situation before parking. I've been to some gas stations that are small and not easily maneuverable around, especially when I'm driving my truck.
It can happen anywhere. We are having a rash of panhandlers and drug addicts south of Medical City (off the 75) after the city apparently kicked the homeless out of their downtown enclaves. Nothing good will come of Mike Rawlings, Clay Jenkins, Dwayne Caraway or any of those career left wing politicians.