Didn't have to draw, but glad I was armed

stitcher · October 28, 2012, 19:27

Today my wife and I headed out with our two young children to see my mother, had a near road rage incident with another driver.
My wife was driving, started pulling out onto a road when a driver came around the corner(far past the speed limit). In response she quickly backed off the road but he was going so fast he had to come to a complete stop(maybe not the best decision on my wife's part but she was trying to avoid a collision). I lifted my hands to the driver trying to peacfully signal "we're sorry" in response to his angry gesturing as he was pulling out again. This was apparently a mistake as he quickly reversed and stopped, gave us the finger and gestured me to get out of the vehicle. He then exited his vehicle and stopped to grab something out of his door compartment when I told my wife to drive away. At this point he followed us but after a couple miles we pulled off and he continued past, I guess he calmed down and came to his senses.
We were very fortunate as he nearly had us blocked in, but we had enough room to drive away before a conflict ensued. I Had my 1911 CD 3.5" in a m-7 shoulder rig and was ready to draw but was glad it was avoided. I did not see what he was grabbing from his door compartment, but it seemed to be taking some concentration, so I believe it was a weapon and possibly a firearm. Thank the Lord I had the ability to protect myself and my family but didn't have to use it.

**4x401** · October 28, 2012, 20:12

Any day we aren't predisposed to kill another human being is a good day. Happy to hear your encounter was without incident.

**308/223shooter** · October 28, 2012, 23:47

The main reason I moved out of Seattle. In five years I had to draw on someone three times. Once to avoid a certain mugging, and twice to stop a carjacking. Seattle sucks.
Glad it turned out for the best for you.

rowjimmy · October 29, 2012, 11:00

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Originally Posted by 308/223shooter

The main reason I moved out of Seattle. In five years I had to draw on someone three times. ....

You think the guy would have learned his lesson after the first time.

**308/223shooter** · October 29, 2012, 15:31

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Originally Posted by rowjimmy

You think the guy would have learned his lesson after the first time.

Three different times, and three different people. Once was a self-serve car wash on Aurora Ave.
I was washiing my '67 Coronet 500 and was cornered by two fugs, one on each end of the wash bay. M1911-A1 works every time.

rowjimmy · October 29, 2012, 16:26

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Originally Posted by 308/223shooter

Three different times, and three different people. Once was a self-serve car wash on Aurora Ave.
I was washiing my '67 Coronet 500 and was cornered by two fugs, one on each end of the wash bay. M1911-A1 works every time.

I know, I was just funnin'...it's hard to argue with a .45.

stitcher · October 29, 2012, 20:55

Sometimes I ask my wife if I am paranoid, and she says I am certainly not. We just do not feel safe being unarmed with the way people are.
I wish I could relax and leave the 45 at home, but I just can't relax without it!

**2barearms** · November 19, 2012, 14:53

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Originally Posted by 308/223shooter

The main reason I moved out of Seattle. In five years I had to draw on someone three times. Once to avoid a certain mugging, and twice to stop a carjacking. Seattle sucks.
Glad it turned out for the best for you.

I always thought the people who populated the NW were far more enlightened than the rest of us rednecks in the lower 57.

**gobbler** · November 19, 2012, 19:43

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Originally Posted by stitcher

Today my wife and I headed out with our two young children to see my mother, had a near road rage incident with another driver.
My wife was driving, started pulling out onto a road when a driver came around the corner(far past the speed limit). In response she quickly backed off the road but he was going so fast he had to come to a complete stop(maybe not the best decision on my wife's part but she was trying to avoid a collision). I lifted my hands to the driver trying to peacfully signal "we're sorry" in response to his angry gesturing as he was pulling out again. This was apparently a mistake as he quickly reversed and stopped, gave us the finger and gestured me to get out of the vehicle. He then exited his vehicle and stopped to grab something out of his door compartment when I told my wife to drive away. At this point he followed us but after a couple miles we pulled off and he continued past, I guess he calmed down and came to his senses.
We were very fortunate as he nearly had us blocked in, but we had enough room to drive away before a conflict ensued. I Had my 1911 CD 3.5" in a m-7 shoulder rig and was ready to draw but was glad it was avoided. I did not see what he was grabbing from his door compartment, but it seemed to be taking some concentration, so I believe it was a weapon and possibly a firearm. Thank the Lord I had the ability to protect myself and my family but didn't have to use it.

Glad things worked out for you man.....sure is nice to have a piece and not have to use it vs need one and not have it. Worked in Miami for 6 months & had my little Smith in hand twice and actually had to pull it once.....sure was glad I had it then for sure....probably saved my life.

gobbler

**skeeterbay** · November 20, 2012, 08:20

I am glad things worked out the way they did. Having a gun fight while trapped in your car with the wife and kids would be very bad.

Based on what you have written I would say you handled that situation about as good as anyone could have. He left an escape route and you choose it. Got the wife and family out of harms way and defused the situation. You were prepared if need be but used your head.

stitcher · November 20, 2012, 17:07

Thanks fellas

ronpaulFAL · November 23, 2012, 14:30

Right on Stitcher!

Too many rush to use their concealed weapon despite having an out. Particularly with a wife and kids to care for, you made the right move. Sooner or later that jackass will self-destruct anyway.

ByrnieMac · November 25, 2012, 10:29

Any situation where you don't HAVE to draw is best. Especially when your wife and kids are not only present, but in the possible line of fire.

**jimmbob** · November 28, 2012, 18:08

Always good to have an "out" while in traffic, as you & your family luckily had. At stoplights/stop signs I always stay far enough behind the car in front so I have a quick exit if needed, just in case(never know what the heck may happen nowadays). Usually better to escape rather than have a confrontation, if possible.

October 28, 2012, 19:27	#1
stitcher Registered FALaholic #: 65879 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Somerset, Pa Posts: 309	Didn't have to draw, but glad I was armed Today my wife and I headed out with our two young children to see my mother, had a near road rage incident with another driver. My wife was driving, started pulling out onto a road when a driver came around the corner(far past the speed limit). In response she quickly backed off the road but he was going so fast he had to come to a complete stop(maybe not the best decision on my wife's part but she was trying to avoid a collision). I lifted my hands to the driver trying to peacfully signal "we're sorry" in response to his angry gesturing as he was pulling out again. This was apparently a mistake as he quickly reversed and stopped, gave us the finger and gestured me to get out of the vehicle. He then exited his vehicle and stopped to grab something out of his door compartment when I told my wife to drive away. At this point he followed us but after a couple miles we pulled off and he continued past, I guess he calmed down and came to his senses. We were very fortunate as he nearly had us blocked in, but we had enough room to drive away before a conflict ensued. I Had my 1911 CD 3.5" in a m-7 shoulder rig and was ready to draw but was glad it was avoided. I did not see what he was grabbing from his door compartment, but it seemed to be taking some concentration, so I believe it was a weapon and possibly a firearm. Thank the Lord I had the ability to protect myself and my family but didn't have to use it.

October 28, 2012, 20:12	#2
4x401 Please Lord true my aim.. Silver Contributor FALaholic #: 31978 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Waiting for the other shoe to drop.. Posts: 3,663	Any day we aren't predisposed to kill another human being is a good day. Happy to hear your encounter was without incident. __________________ It's almost party time friends....Lock & load....

October 28, 2012, 23:47	#3
308/223shooter Airborne Combat Engineer Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 15405 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: pacific northwest Posts: 2,286	The main reason I moved out of Seattle. In five years I had to draw on someone three times. Once to avoid a certain mugging, and twice to stop a carjacking. Seattle sucks. Glad it turned out for the best for you. __________________ "Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition."A very old song my dad used to sing. If good fences make good neighbors, I need the bloody Berlin Wall. Attornies are like hookers.You sometimes spend lots of cash on them,till you find one who's really good.

November 20, 2012, 08:20	#10
skeeterbay Veteran Member Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 20461 Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,772	I am glad things worked out the way they did. Having a gun fight while trapped in your car with the wife and kids would be very bad. Based on what you have written I would say you handled that situation about as good as anyone could have. He left an escape route and you choose it. Got the wife and family out of harms way and defused the situation. You were prepared if need be but used your head. __________________ 'S Rioghal 'Mo Dhream Ard Choille!

November 25, 2012, 10:29	#13
ByrnieMac Registered FALaholic #: 64363 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 297	Any situation where you don't HAVE to draw is best. Especially when your wife and kids are not only present, but in the possible line of fire. __________________ grunt (n.) [gruhnt] - term of affection for that tired, filty, thirsty, hungry, footsore, ripped-trousered, camoflauge-painted, lean, mean son of a bitch who has kept the wolf away from the door for over two hundred years

October 29, 2012, 20:55	#7
stitcher Registered FALaholic #: 65879 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Somerset, Pa Posts: 309	Sometimes I ask my wife if I am paranoid, and she says I am certainly not. We just do not feel safe being unarmed with the way people are. I wish I could relax and leave the 45 at home, but I just can't relax without it!

November 20, 2012, 17:07	#11
stitcher Registered FALaholic #: 65879 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Somerset, Pa Posts: 309	Thanks fellas

November 23, 2012, 14:30	#12
ronpaulFAL Registered FALaholic #: 65535 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: somewhere Posts: 2,163	Right on Stitcher! Too many rush to use their concealed weapon despite having an out. Particularly with a wife and kids to care for, you made the right move. Sooner or later that jackass will self-destruct anyway.

November 28, 2012, 18:08	#14
jimmbob letmebe Contributor FALaholic #: 41144 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: 1313mockingbirdlane Posts: 2,998	Always good to have an "out" while in traffic, as you & your family luckily had. At stoplights/stop signs I always stay far enough behind the car in front so I have a quick exit if needed, just in case(never know what the heck may happen nowadays). Usually better to escape rather than have a confrontation, if possible. __________________ jb

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