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Javier730 wrote:

CHLLady wrote:I would never have left my child in the car unattended. If I go in, they go in with me. Period. I've read too many stories about car jackings and seen too many videos of cars hitting the gas pumps and catching on fire.

I understand why you walked back, I'm relieved it worked out the way it did. Please, just take your child with you, always. He's most precious.

My son was NOT left in vehicle. He was at my side the whole time.

CHLLady wrote:I would never have left my child in the car unattended. If I go in, they go in with me. Period. I've read too many stories about car jackings and seen too many videos of cars hitting the gas pumps and catching on fire.

I understand why you walked back, I'm relieved it worked out the way it did. Please, just take your child with you, always. He's most precious.

10mmillie wrote:There is no reason to wait until you are attacked to draw your weapon

SC1903A3 wrote:I would never tell you what to do but, I would have drawn. Out numbered three to one I would have feared for my life. I'm a true believer with it comes to disparity of force. Google the term and you'll find plenty of articles on the subject. Massad Ayoob covers this and has testified in court concerning the subject.

EEllis wrote:Make sure you have your phone with you at all times. It would have been real simple while you were safely inside to call 911 or even just have the clerk call in you specific case. I realize you may have gone back out since your son was there but even so it's something to show your desire to avoid trouble if you do have to use your chl. Also just saying "I've already called the cops" can also cause people to rethink actions. I think people are to worried about looking bad by calling the cops when suspicious. Not only could it help you, but also let the cops know what is going on and better able to watch for problems.