Nice thread, really made me think long and hard on a VERY important aspect of my carry piece...most all of us are still learning new things on a daily basis.
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- Wed Mar 05, 2014 11:01 pm
- Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
- Topic: carrying in convenience store. . .close call?
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Re: carrying in convenience store. . .close call?
So true, my friend. I could have sworn I had an "S" on my chest when I was young and dumb!
Nice thread, really made me think long and hard on a VERY important aspect of my carry piece...most all of us are still learning new things on a daily basis.
Nice thread, really made me think long and hard on a VERY important aspect of my carry piece...most all of us are still learning new things on a daily basis.
- Wed Mar 05, 2014 9:58 pm
- Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
- Topic: carrying in convenience store. . .close call?
- Replies: 42
- Views: 6865
Re: carrying in convenience store. . .close call?
I frequently carry a front-pocket LCP to work. I typically work in a construction environment and wear a small pouch for my tools. It is a good fit for my situation but I carry a Sig P229 .40 all other times and with family.
My LCP, 'L'ast 'C'hance 'P'rotection, as Mr.Cotton pointed out, is for close-quarter, grappling situations. Or perhaps scaring someone from the noise while retreating or seeking cover.
It's certainly better than nothing, but thanks to this thread, makes me want to retire it to full-time bug action and explore additional options.
Just me, armed with that, I think I would have taken cover or retreated and observed while probably calling it in, to where you at least have them on the line during observation in case it kicks up a notch. I would have avoided "eye contact" but would have known where each and every one was at all times. Furthermore, I would not have been sitting in a front spot where all 3 of them could have emptied their mags into my windshield, should they have chosen to.
That is, at least, how it plays out in my mind...
And a little note to your new story, don't take your eyes off of a guy 3 times after he has already pulled a gun on you.
My LCP, 'L'ast 'C'hance 'P'rotection, as Mr.Cotton pointed out, is for close-quarter, grappling situations. Or perhaps scaring someone from the noise while retreating or seeking cover.
It's certainly better than nothing, but thanks to this thread, makes me want to retire it to full-time bug action and explore additional options. Just me, armed with that, I think I would have taken cover or retreated and observed while probably calling it in, to where you at least have them on the line during observation in case it kicks up a notch. I would have avoided "eye contact" but would have known where each and every one was at all times. Furthermore, I would not have been sitting in a front spot where all 3 of them could have emptied their mags into my windshield, should they have chosen to.
That is, at least, how it plays out in my mind...
And a little note to your new story, don't take your eyes off of a guy 3 times after he has already pulled a gun on you.