tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post8542272855590362595..comments2024-01-21T03:30:35.366-05:00Comments on Standing Outside Looking In: Monday, and a Tale of a CritterStephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-37902737845474629892014-01-28T10:40:25.750-05:002014-01-28T10:40:25.750-05:00PH, you asked 'if having others armed would ha...PH, you asked 'if having others armed would have changed 'your' reaction.' Yes, I think so...and no. Confusing isn't it. Here's the thing - I knew my friends were armed but at the time I didn't have time to think about it. Matter of fact I wasn't even aware my friend Jim had pulled his piece until, from the corner of my eye, I say him waggle the weapon at the critter, a very young man...the old timer did the same. When the critter pulled his piece from his pants he held it down. Never moved it which, by the way, is why he's alive today. My eyes never left his hands. I'm sure my yells (demands) could be heard across the street. I too believe he was very aware he'd just stepped into a world of (pardon my expression) of shit, and if he moved he was a dead man. I'm fairly certain you would have fired because it is often instinctive to men, like us, of certain character. My reaction to his aggressive move was based on the fact he froze in place. So yes, it's abstract. There are always variables. Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-5567375127871750672014-01-28T09:29:30.389-05:002014-01-28T09:29:30.389-05:00I've thought about this and thought about this...I've thought about this and thought about this. One thing I wonder is if having others also armed would have changed my reaction. Or if being there to actually see his body language would have. In abstract I think I would have fired when he pulled the gun because at that moment I would have felt the danger had become absolutely life threatening. But that's in abstract, with no situational variables present.ProudHillbillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14305205710265854978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-72682018092681601222014-01-27T20:14:41.365-05:002014-01-27T20:14:41.365-05:00Ah, shucks. Thank you, Dear Lady. Ah, shucks. Thank you, Dear Lady. Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-78883726998330275842014-01-27T20:13:57.127-05:002014-01-27T20:13:57.127-05:00Thank you, my good friend. When he left I let out ...Thank you, my good friend. When he left I let out my huge sigh of relief. Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-91997671007115152642014-01-27T20:12:46.092-05:002014-01-27T20:12:46.092-05:00I agree, Muddy. I just wanted to drive home to the...I agree, Muddy. I just wanted to drive home to the wife and relax. Thankfully I succeeded. Thank you, my friend.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-13649108536321280672014-01-27T20:12:19.483-05:002014-01-27T20:12:19.483-05:00Whoa. Wow. I just read this to hubby. Wow. Qui...Whoa. Wow. I just read this to hubby. Wow. Quite an experience . .and wonderfully told by a truly decent man.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00548755592157386484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-37360046216398117742014-01-27T19:52:52.696-05:002014-01-27T19:52:52.696-05:00You and yours prevailed without a shot being fired...You and yours prevailed without a shot being fired. To me that is textbook self defense. You got to go home that night. Good on you and your friends. Keadshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09982258812373127063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-31820294084576650282014-01-27T19:04:33.027-05:002014-01-27T19:04:33.027-05:00You did the right thing & probably saved your ...You did the right thing & probably saved your self thousands, if not tens of thousands of dollars in lawyer fees for even a justified shooting like this one would have been. Unfortunately the lawyers have created this thing called a civil suit. Even if it a forgone conclusion that you will win, you will lose time and money. Only the lawyers will come out ahead.MuddyValleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13561027881611420247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-3823281528907527962014-01-27T18:20:30.175-05:002014-01-27T18:20:30.175-05:00Yes, her name is Angela Corey. I know the lady. Du...Yes, her name is Angela Corey. I know the lady. During her first election for district attorney she came by the shop to ask for help, votes. Gave me a couple of shirts for my wife then took a seat and proceeded to lie to my face. She said she'd never damage the Second Amendment. I don't like her. Thanks, my friend.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-91341780155923237642014-01-27T18:17:10.925-05:002014-01-27T18:17:10.925-05:00Jess, he was a tad stinky. Thanks, my friend.Jess, he was a tad stinky. Thanks, my friend.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-76960509900208569922014-01-27T17:33:30.121-05:002014-01-27T17:33:30.121-05:00After reading this a second time, it dawned on me,...After reading this a second time, it dawned on me, had you had to defend yourself against this fellow, and the state decided to prosecute, wouldn't you be looking at the very same horrible evil woman that prosecuted Zimmerman? <br /><br />That certainly would be an unintended consequence.Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12967355941603195101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-16716690022207010522014-01-27T17:25:22.398-05:002014-01-27T17:25:22.398-05:00If you'd had to make that shot, there would ha...If you'd had to make that shot, there would have been no doubt it was the right decision. <br /><br />More than likely, when the critter metabolized his courage, he crapped his pants. Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15969361446367636746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-66245700648661740622014-01-27T16:06:34.194-05:002014-01-27T16:06:34.194-05:00First, thank you for the kind comment. In answer t...First, thank you for the kind comment. In answer to your question your concealed weapons license covers all your handguns. Here in Florida it is a license, not a permit. It covers all weapons. Knives, clubs, pepper spray, and firearms. I strongly recommend all mature adults take your state's course and apply for your license. Here, veterans are exempt from the state course. Their DD214 is all that is required. Felons need not apply. The carry of a weapon comes with a great deal of responsibility. Weapon selection is a personal matter. Training, I feel, is required. It could very well save your life. Take care, and thank you. Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-12516488628363465942014-01-27T15:44:45.777-05:002014-01-27T15:44:45.777-05:00You know I don't know anything about guns, but...You know I don't know anything about guns, but I got a thrill from reading this missive. All 3 of you handled it sanely. Now a question. When you get your concealed weapon permit, does it state what weapon you are concealing? In other words, do you need a permit for each gun you have?kristine barrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16478432437077665125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-43918625184066153222014-01-27T15:42:19.408-05:002014-01-27T15:42:19.408-05:00Possibly. But that's life.Possibly. But that's life.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-22112360785836621562014-01-27T15:41:29.753-05:002014-01-27T15:41:29.753-05:00You'll be ready, if and when, I'm sure. I ...You'll be ready, if and when, I'm sure. I wasn't so much 'level headed' as I was in a mood of damage control. Like my good friend, Rev. Paul, said...so many Rambo's willing until that moment appears. Thanks, my lovely friend.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-3644365343261857712014-01-27T15:39:35.259-05:002014-01-27T15:39:35.259-05:00I sincerely hope you never need make such a decisi...I sincerely hope you never need make such a decision. Thank you, my friend. Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-45634240802031014272014-01-27T15:38:37.973-05:002014-01-27T15:38:37.973-05:00Exactly. Thanks, my friend.Exactly. Thanks, my friend.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-65570893057709478432014-01-27T15:38:10.487-05:002014-01-27T15:38:10.487-05:00Thanks, my friend. It wasn't a black or white ...Thanks, my friend. It wasn't a black or white thing with me. It was the collateral damage on my mind. If you get my drift. Lawsuits but one, news coverage, and my peace of mind. But, when push comes to shove, well, you never know until you are there. Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-36860162250113620832014-01-27T15:30:46.725-05:002014-01-27T15:30:46.725-05:00All I can say is that if the guy is in the newspap...All I can say is that if the guy is in the newspaper next week for killing a convenience store clerk you're likely going to have some regrets. Your call to make, though.Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11402651457453813639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-34264353026788726622014-01-27T14:28:23.104-05:002014-01-27T14:28:23.104-05:00You're very level headed in a crisis. I hope ...You're very level headed in a crisis. I hope I am never in that situation. Thanks for the reminder that I have to prepare physically AND mentally for all situations.Mermaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04624058637518241020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-24039002129219048152014-01-27T13:51:09.754-05:002014-01-27T13:51:09.754-05:00I have never been in that position. I hope I neve...I have never been in that position. I hope I never am. But if that time should come, I hope and pray that I remember the words you have written today, and the common sense behind those words.Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09409645438732452330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-57091972206553931692014-01-27T13:44:59.635-05:002014-01-27T13:44:59.635-05:00Too many wanna-be Rambos and Punishers out there, ...Too many wanna-be Rambos and Punishers out there, who think a carry piece makes them invincible. Thank you thank you thank you for reminding us of the reality - and the aftermath.Rev. Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04588179227576383679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-37315547886477824052014-01-27T13:42:31.966-05:002014-01-27T13:42:31.966-05:00Hell ya you did the right thing. White Men can'...Hell ya you did the right thing. White Men can't even shoot a member of a minority group when they are breaking into their own homes these days. Even if you beat the criminal wrap it'll cost ya after the collective funds and the feds get involved in the civil suit. You always hear that phrase never draw your weapon unless you mean to fire it, but when they made that line up they weren't living under the Lawsuit Multi-Cult religious crusade either.<br /><br />PioneerPreppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09269878017447335944noreply@blogger.com