I have a couple of those. Good stuff!

I was watching the first few seconds of that clip, thinking "okay the guy at the counter is either the perp, or has outstanding situation awareness."

The perp had no forethought to watch the customer. That was his downfall.

What the hell did he shoot him with? Looked like he earholed him, but he fell backwards!?

Tanya,
I'm praying for you.
Looking forward to your checking in, and letting us know how you're doing.
Be well.

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Tanya,
I'm praying for you.
Looking forward to your checking in, and letting us know how you're doing.
Be well.

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I am doing okay
Having never had a black eye before, I didn't realize it gets worse a few days later.
That, combined with a sprained wrist sucks donkey dick.

But I will heal and not shop close to closing anymore

Thanks again

Understand if you'd rather just let the cops handle it and try to move on. But seriously some posters here have asked for the plate and they're no joke. There are some very resourceful people here.

Hope for a swift recovery, Tanya.

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And a reminder for all you gunslingers, if someone sneaks up behind you and rings your bell that hard, it doesn't matter if you're armed, they're getting your stuff and running, and you will likely be too fuzzy to get a clean shot.

It's good to carry, but it's not foolproof.

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True.

Situational awareness is your best form of self defense. Criminals are predators and look for weaknesses in potential victims. They target you just like a lion does it's prey. Pay attention to your surroundings especially when exiting stores or walking in parking lots. Pause a second when exiting a store, restaurant etc and scan the parking lot. Note anyone who is just hanging out or sitting in a car. Also watch for vehicles just circling the parking lot. If necessary take another route. Don't be afraid to turn around and go back inside and if necessary ask management for an escort to your vehicle.

Too many folks are oblivious to their surroundings and most have their head buried in their phone. Stay off your phone, keep your head up and look folks in the eye. And that doesn't mean give them the Clint Eastwood gunfighter stare. Just a quick glance to let them know you are aware of their presence. You can even give them a quick smile. What a novel act in todays society right?

Be especially careful as you get further out in the parking lot and near your vehicle. Ever watch people load groceries in their car? Complete lack of situational awareness. Especially if they have kids in tow. With inflation and the lack of consequences for shoplifting and other crimes, we can expect to see more of this.

Sorry this had to happen. Let this be a learning experience for everyone here. If any good can come from it, it just may save someone else from experiencing the same thing that could have had a much worse ending.

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I went for my nightly walk tonight


And I moved to the other side of the street when someone was approaching.

I hope they don't think I am a racist.

But I have trouble seeing right now and don't want to come across anyone when walking. I can barely talk to people right now and my right hand doesn't work

Don't walk at night Tanya.

Also, HIGHLY recommend training not just with the firearm. Also include self defense. Krav Maga is a great way to get in shape, increase situational awareness and learn how to end attacks with enthusiasm. Seriously.

Tanya 93 said:

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RoadkillBBQ said:

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True.

Situational awareness is your best form of self defense. Criminals are predators and look for weaknesses in potential victims.

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I went for my nightly walk tonight


And I moved to the other side of the street when someone was approaching.

I hope they don't think I am a racist.

But I have trouble seeing right now and don't want to come across anyone when walking. I can barely talk to people right now and my right hand doesn't work

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Might want to hold off on the walking thing a bit.

or borrow someone's Rottweiler, German Shepard, or Malinois for your walk.

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Tanya 93 said:

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RoadkillBBQ said:

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True.

Situational awareness is your best form of self defense. Criminals are predators and look for weaknesses in potential victims.

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I went for my nightly walk tonight


And I moved to the other side of the street when someone was approaching.

I hope they don't think I am a racist.

But I have trouble seeing right now and don't want to come across anyone when walking. I can barely talk to people right now and my right hand doesn't work

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Might want to hold off on the walking thing a bit.

or borrow someone's Rottweiler, German Shepard, or Malinois for your walk.

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Or get a treadmill.

Tanya 93 said:

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I went for my nightly walk tonight


And I moved to the other side of the street when someone was approaching.

I hope they don't think I am a racist.

But I have trouble seeing right now and don't want to come across anyone when walking. I can barely talk to people right now and my right hand doesn't work

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Sad to hear that.

We have voted in nihilists who are overly-permissive on crime and criminals and extremely uncaring about how these actions impact innocent people in all walks of life.

In the course of all that, good people are damaged in ways that are entirely preventable.

Hope you will find healing, justice, and safety in quick fashion.

You and yours are in my prayers, gal.

Tanya 93 said:

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I went for my nightly walk tonight


And I moved to the other side of the street when someone was approaching.

I hope they don't think I am a racist.

But I have trouble seeing right now and don't want to come across anyone when walking. I can barely talk to people right now and my right hand doesn't work

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I started to address this in my first post to you and decided to delete it because I didn't want to make any assumptions.

You need to focus on that statement and really think about it.

Never ignore your basic survival instincts.

If you feel scared or threatened take steps to get out of whatever situation you are in without regard to what other people might think. You may be wrong about someone and if they pose a threat but if you are right, it's much better to have avoided a problem.

Situational awareness advice on here has been great. I don't know how many times I've been behind a woman walking out of the store with her head down on her phone. They are prime targets.

I've developed the habit of - whenever I walk out of a store, I just stop and slowly scan the whole area. If anyone is hanging out, strolling, looks fishy, I make strong eye contact. "I see you". As had been mentioned, the bad guys use surprise and speed to steal. It helps that I'm a big guy, but I am 60 and thus becoming a targeted demographic.

I suspect Tanya will be super aware of her surroundings for the rest of her life.

Sorry, Tanya. That's awful. Hop the mugger gets his comeuppance.

No doubt - but maybe some other people can learn and something good come of it.

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No doubt - but maybe some other people can learn and something good come of it.

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I suspect we all better learn, the way things are going. I was mugged many many years ago when I was young. It's stays in my mind constantly when m out.

Sorry to hear about this Tanya, get well soon.
I know you were looking a concealed carry a while back.
Did you just sense that things were heading this way?
For a while you may want to get a recumbent bike and plop it in front of the TV for a workout.
Take care.

Thanks for checking in.
I imagine you have a bit of a rough road ahead (mentally & emotionally). Can't begin to understand what you're going through, and you will NEVER be the same as you were before this happened. I am in WA state and would love to send you a 'care package' if it might lift your spirits (a little?). If you're not comfortable with that, I completely understand. Continued prayers going up for you and family.

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Thanks for checking in.
I imagine you have a bit of a rough road ahead (mentally & emotionally). Can't begin to understand what you're going through, and you will NEVER be the same as you were before this happened. I am in WA state and would love to send you a 'care package' if it might lift your spirits (a little?). If you're not comfortable with that, I completely understand. Continued prayers going up for you and family.

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Hippie lettuce.

Quote:

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On this gun fight, the winner already had his weapon loaded. I have been battling this decision lately and I moved from the HK.40 LEM trigger to a Kimber 1911. I feel uncomfortable because of the hammer being drawn and the only thing preventing a misfire is the exposed safety.

Yeah, I struggle with this one as well.

I typically don't chamber a round because I don't want their to be a misfire and that's the most confident way to prevent it.

However, in the Brazil incident if the good guy had tried to chamber it he'd be the dead one. It just happens so fast. Same thing for the guy that saved that church from being shot up a year or two ago.



And it's honestly the same question in my house. I've done a lot to decrease the time it takes me to access my defense gun but it's still not zero. At home the dogs hopefully buy me a few seconds.

Tanya 93 said:

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RoadkillBBQ said:

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CDUB98 said:

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And a reminder for all you gunslingers, if someone sneaks up behind you and rings your bell that hard, it doesn't matter if you're armed, they're getting your stuff and running, and you will likely be too fuzzy to get a clean shot.

It's good to carry, but it's not foolproof.

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True.

Situational awareness is your best form of self defense. Criminals are predators and look for weaknesses in potential victims. They target you just like a lion does it's prey. Pay attention to your surroundings especially when exiting stores or walking in parking lots. Pause a second when exiting a store, restaurant etc and scan the parking lot. Note anyone who is just hanging out or sitting in a car. Also watch for vehicles just circling the parking lot. If necessary take another route. Don't be afraid to turn around and go back inside and if necessary ask management for an escort to your vehicle.

Too many folks are oblivious to their surroundings and most have their head buried in their phone. Stay off your phone, keep your head up and look folks in the eye. And that doesn't mean give them the Clint Eastwood gunfighter stare. Just a quick glance to let them know you are aware of their presence. You can even give them a quick smile. What a novel act in todays society right?

Be especially careful as you get further out in the parking lot and near your vehicle. Ever watch people load groceries in their car? Complete lack of situational awareness. Especially if they have kids in tow. With inflation and the lack of consequences for shoplifting and other crimes, we can expect to see more of this.

Sorry this had to happen. Let this be a learning experience for everyone here. If any good can come from it, it just may save someone else from experiencing the same thing that could have had a much worse ending.

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I went for my nightly walk tonight


And I moved to the other side of the street when someone was approaching.

I hope they don't think I am a racist.

But I have trouble seeing right now and don't want to come across anyone when walking. I can barely talk to people right now and my right hand doesn't work

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You are not a racist. You have just become a statistician ..

Tanya, sorry this happened to you and hope you recover, wholly, quickly. You've received good advice on here and obviously people on here care about you, politics aside.

Stay aware and safe.

Friend,

That black eye is no joke. Expect the bottom of your eye to turn black as well since the fluid has to drain somewhere. The facebook pic was absolutely freighting. I'm so sorry that this happened to you.

Take care of yourself!

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Friend,

That black eye is no joke. Expect the bottom of your eye to turn black as well since the fluid has to drain somewhere. The facebook pic was absolutely freighting. I'm so sorry that this happened to you.

Take care of yourself!

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A small bruise moved to under my right eye.
And the actual eye has blood in the white

awful...just awful.

Tanya I am so sorry that happened to you! I hope you recover quickly. Please don't hesitate to seek therapy or some other support if you're having trouble recovering emotionally. It can be so difficult to process an act of violence like that. So effing unfair that you have to.

FrioAg 00 said:

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Yeah, I struggle with this one as well.

I typically don't chamber a round because I don't want their to be a misfire and that's the most confident way to prevent it.

However, in the Brazil incident if the good guy had tried to chamber it he'd be the dead one. It just happens so fast. Same thing for the guy that saved that church from being shot up a year or two ago.



And it's honestly the same question in my house. I've done a lot to decrease the time it takes me to access my defense gun but it's still not zero. At home the dogs hopefully buy me a few seconds.

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Hammerless DA revolver 4TW.

Tanya 93 said:

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Confirms why I am learning how to shoot

And they stole my I love Mr Darcy bags

Hope they like tofu and peppermint patties

Never had a black eye before
Didn't know they swelled shut

*******s

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Glad you are ok. I pray healing for your black eye.

Even CM's deserve to have their assailants receive JUSTICE.

Independence H-D said:

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Also, HIGHLY recommend training not just with the firearm. Also include self defense. Krav Maga is a great way to get in shape, increase situational awareness and learn how to end attacks with enthusiasm. Seriously.

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So sorry Tanya, and yes please look at self defense too. I just took a 4 session women's class that was offered for free from my local police department, it's called R.A.D. (Rape, Aggression Defense). You can see if any of the agencies around you are offering it once you feel up for it.

Hope you feel better soon!

The ****ing paper plate was fake
Where could get have gotten a fake plate?


I just hate most people at this ****ing point.




A FAKE ****ING PAPER PLATE

HOW DO YOU MAKE THESE?

Tanya 93 said:

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The ****ing paper plate was fake
Where could get have gotten a fake plate?


I just hate most people at this ****ing point.




A FAKE ****ING PAPER PLATE

HOW DO YOU MAKE THESE?

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Houston.