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by Jusme
Wed Jan 02, 2019 9:18 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Don't Be Stupid
Replies: 4
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Re: Don't Be Stupid

jb2012 wrote: Sun Dec 30, 2018 4:27 pm To be 100% honest, I wouldn’t have immediately been at such a high alert at just a clown mask. I get it, it could be a facial covering for a robbery. At the same time it could just be a guy playing a prank. Worth chewing someone out over? Definitely not. I think a lot of people get WAY too caught up in defending themselves. There’s a fine line between being prepared, and living your life so stressed out about something happening to you that you can’t enjoy life. I carry a gun to protect myself, but I’m also fully aware that if it’s my time to go then it’s my time to go. Not trying to take shots at anyone, just my 2 cents.
I'm sure that just seeing someone in clown mask, would not have put the OP, on high alert, but with the added, reaction of the clerk, the unfamiliarity, of the location, etc. He reacted properly. I know my SA increases dramatically, when in unfamiliar environs. I am not on a hair trigger, and don't keep my hand on my gun, but, as the OP stated, I make sure, my strong hand is free, I scan the area, and trust my instincts if something looks hinky. JMHO
by Jusme
Sun Dec 30, 2018 2:01 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Don't Be Stupid
Replies: 4
Views: 1130

Re: Don't Be Stupid

A lot of people don't think things through before doing them. That type of prank could easily get someone shot and killed, and the shooter could face charges, when it is revealed to be a prank. he never stopped to think how his appearance would, or could be judged, by the public, especially those who are new in town a d don't know the people involved.

I'm glad it turned out with no bloodshed, and as you stated, after reflection, it provided a learning experience. I'm sure the owners of the store, would not find his act funny, especially if it caused one clerk to leave the counter unattended, with customers in the store. He could easily cost his daughter her job.
I'm glad you mentioned your wife being on your weak side, it took my wife a while to understand why I don't holds hands with my strong hand, but I know that in a scary moment, her hand would turn into a vise grip, and seveey limit my drawing ability.

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