I was ALMOST robbed today!

[ATM]

c'mon now, bust his chops too for misspelling words. Equal opportunity.

You seriously think this was about your spelling?

Buddha is amused.

 

[Dirtebiker]

I didn't yet have my door open and what was i supposed to say "hold on while i get my door unlocked"? And i drew on him because he said "give me your money and i wont hurt you"... He said "hurt you" therefor it is a threat and there is no way in hell someone is going to threaten me and me not do something. He could have had a knife, gun, or some other weapon under his coat, so me drawing on him may have stopped him from hurting me.

 

[AXE835]

jbrooks19 your welcome and to you.

 

[jbrooks19]

Man it appears i cant give more Rep. out today

Well here's to you! +1rep!

 

[Dirtebiker]

Ummm.... No. Clips hold the case down by the rim. Magazines encase the entire cartridge. There is a difference.

Why do some people insist on being jerks just because someone call a magazine a clip?
I guess you would give him crap if he called his ltch a permit too!?

-1 for you!

 

[jbrooks19]

I like you, you have the right idea!! Haha

Why do some people insist on being jerks just because someone call a magazine a clip?
I guess you would give him crap if he called his ltch a permit too!?

-1 for you!

 

[Dirtebiker]

I think you done a good job. Trigger on the finger and all. The rule of thumb is, "keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to fire", in this case you were ready to fire if your life depended on it. As you should in any threatening situation and someone trying to rob you is definitely a threatening situation.

Size doesn't matter. It's the willpower of the person that matters the most. One guy (G Stines) says he wouldn't feel threatened because the other person didn't show a weapon. The fact of the matter is that he may have had one, just not out at the time. Had I been in the situation I hope I wouldn't have done it any differently than the OP. He was able and willing to defend himself and his property. If some of you want to carry a weapon for the "good looks" then so be it. Just remember, if you're willing to let them get close enough to take your wallet then they are close enough to take your gun and most importantly, your life.

6 ft of space is covered in 1 step and a thrust with a knife. If you really think such a small amount of space is going to save your life then you obviously need more realistic training than shooting at a known distance at a still target.

Agree completely!

 

[jbrooks19]

Added a poll at the top of the page so people can vote if it was dong right, or wrong!

 

[LEaSH]

I think you dong just fine.

Seriously, don't sweat others' opinions. Don't look for validation through the tubes.

 

[hopper68]

I was gonna vote you did it wrong figuring you were talking about starting a poll. But since you were asking about the encounter, you did right.

 

[Dirtebiker]

So you weren't really worried for your safety? If he's unarmed, presenting no threat, why defend? If he was a threat, why let him take his leave? Don't worry about answering (not that either of those questions were rhetorical), I'm pretty sure I already know the answer.

As a side note, you'd probably get a more positive response from people if you took and gave constructive criticism instead of defensive outlashes.
Either way, as I said before, good luck.

Tell you what, wait till your in a similar situation, then you come on here and tell us how YOU handled it!
The op did a great job defending himself, and controlling himself so as not to take a life!
He also has every right to defend his actions and words on here to those who want to rag on him!

 

[actaeon277]

And why is this thread still alive?

 

[Dirtebiker]

I smell fail, next time.. hold 'em at gun point until the police show up!

And I smell bull s**t!!! Was he supposed to chase the guy down, or shoot him in the back?!

 

[jbrooks19]

Because it is a useful thread, wait why did you waste your time commenting....... Wait why did i waste my time replying to your useless post? ah, crap to late now....

And why is this thread still alive?

 

[Caleb]

Guys, don't feed the troll

 

[MACHINEGUN]

 

[Dirtebiker]

And why is this thread still alive?

Because WE keep posting in it! DUH!

 

[HICKMAN]

Added a poll at the top of the page so people can vote if it was dong right, or wrong!

you don't need a poll, you need TRAINING. I highly recommend a Force on Force class because I don't believe you were justified drawing your weapon.

Single, unarmed, verbal threat, outside of your vehicle, no witnesses

Even if he hit you, you wouldn't have been justified.

 

[Kory]

Um lay person reading this would belive if he were struck of weapon presented OP would indeed Justified in using force

SECTION 1. IC 35-41-3-2 IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2006]: Sec. 2. (a) A person is justified in using reasonable force against another person to protect the person or a third person from what the person reasonably believes to be the imminent use of unlawful force. However, a person:
(1) is justified in using deadly force; only and
(2) does not have a duty to retreat;
if the person reasonably believes that that force is necessary to prevent serious bodily injury to the person or a third person or the commission of a forcible felony. No person in this state shall be placed in legal jeopardy of any kind whatsoever for protecting the person or a third person by reasonable means necessary

 

[HICKMAN]

OP said he was unarmed. Words and threats do not cause injury.

This is one of the reasons pepper spray is also recommended.


Get some training folks, you need to understand exactly what our law allows.

It is one thing to be in your home or property, but that isn't the case here.