Well, he had the drop on me

[steveh_131]

today I was in the checkout at the grocery store and this guy, a white male approximately 5'8, 180lb, appears behind me out of nowhere.

he's just standing there in line holding a gallon of milk.

I can't believe I let this happen.

 

[rambone]

 

[Hotdoger]

today I was in the checkout at the grocery store and this guy, a white male approximately 5'8, 180lb, appears behind me out of nowhere.

he's just standing there in line holding a gallon of milk.

I can't believe I let this happen.

And you didn't notice my Highpoint in a cross draw holster?
You need to work on your situational awareness.

 

[littletommy]

today I was in the checkout at the grocery store and this guy, a white male approximately 5'8, 180lb, appears behind me out of nowhere.

he's just standing there in line holding a gallon of milk.

I can't believe I let this happen.

Holy smokes! That had to be frightening, I'm sorry you had to go through that. It happened to me at Krogers a few weeks back, except it was an old lady, maybe 75-80, 4' 8", aprox 65 lbs. After I realised the danger of the situation, I said hello to her, and she just gives me this "I'll kill you" look. I busted her across the kisser with a sack of frozen pizza rolls, supreme I think, and got my sorry ass outta there. If these stores would stop putting magazines with Carrie Underwood on the cover right there at the checkout line, there wouldn't nearly as many of us guys getting jumped like this.

 

[dsol]

i like to let people get the drop on me. i wait till they point a pistol at my head. then bam! i outdraw them and land three shots dead in their heart before they even know whats going on. just something i do for fun.

I hope you challange yourself a little and dont make it too easy. Maybe hold a couple of buckets of chicken and a six pack or two.

 

[U.S. Patriot]

I have been called paranoid now and again. I'm always looking around. Even when I'm eating. You never know what may happen. I really was not like that until joining the Military. I see it as a good thing!

 

[viiiupndhead]

Making eye contact and acknowledging a potential threat is a huge psychological advantage. This tactic is used universally in retail environments to prevent theft. Ever wonder why everyone in the store keeps asking if they can help you with anything?

I'll bet if you took a poll of all the replies in this thread that stated they were careful observers of their surroundings, most of them would be former military or law enforcement. My wife knows to leave the seat facing the door for me at a restaurant.

 

[littletommy]

I'll bet if you took a poll of all the replies in this thread that stated they were careful observers of their surroundings, most of them would be former military or law enforcement. My wife knows to leave the seat facing the door for me at a restaurant.

I'm neither, just careful and alert.

 

[GeneralCarver]

.....I suddenly caught sight of a male walking behind my truck already halfway across my tailgate. Thankfully he was just putting the squeegee back......

Good thing! You might have dropped him! lol.

 

[Tomcat_AL200]

Making eye contact and acknowledging a potential threat is a huge psychological advantage. This tactic is used universally in retail environments to prevent theft. Ever wonder why everyone in the store keeps asking if they can help you with anything?

I'll bet if you took a poll of all the replies in this thread that stated they were careful observers of their surroundings, most of them would be former military or law enforcement. My wife knows to leave the seat facing the door for me at a restaurant.

my GF is the same way, only took 2 years

 

[cburnworth]

never been in military or a cop, but I always try to be aware of people & things around me. you never know what might happen.

 

[88GT]

My wife knows to leave the seat facing the door for me at a restaurant.

You say this like it's a good thing.

 

[Hoosierdood]

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If these stores would stop putting magazines with Carrie Underwood on the cover right there at the checkout line, there wouldn't nearly as many of us guys getting jumped like this.

So true

 

[Rlee]

You say this like it's a good thing.

Is it not?

In said scenario, let's assume the poster is the more observant and aware person. His wife recognizes this and assumes her role as a follower rather than a leader.

Before another paradox of a comment is made let me ask you this.

Question : Do you walk outside and then decide what to wear? Or do you prepare for it by watching the news or some other means of info; and act accordingly.

This is no different, watch the news, read the paper, listen to people talk. Crime is all around you. By increasing your awareness you decrease your chances of being the next target. Its your decision to take precautions, being a heckler gains you nothing IMHO.

 

[Bapak2ja]

i like to let people get the drop on me. i wait till they point a pistol at my head. then bam! i outdraw them and land three shots dead in their heart before they even know whats going on. just something i do for fun.

You are one sick puppy!

 

[Bapak2ja]

You say this like it's a good thing.

My wife and kids have learned this from long practice. I also now keep my eyes on places to move in case of trouble.

 

[chayne02]

Bruce Lee claims that if you acknowledge an attacker before he starts his attack that your chances of preventing it are increased. The element of surprise is gone. It makes sense to me. So I ALWAYS say something to anyone that I feel may be a threat. Sometimes just hello. But I let them know I know they are there.

Another good Bruce Lee life lesson is the Art of Fighting without Fighting

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