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Very glad the wife "escaped" without any injury!!

Since I got my CHL about 10 years ago, I have been a much better driver, awareness of my environment, and have learned a lot from the various gun forum sites! Thanks for everyone sharing their information.

I carry...daily...

My situational awareness increases by the day. I faithfully scan my environment before, during, and after my entry into the "environment". Even in our small ranching town out West, we do have our share of BG's, druggies, and others. Our LEO's are very active in arrests...from misdemeanors to felonies. There is no place "ultimately safe"...bad guys go where the easy prey is...lol.

A few more hints: When I am parking in a lot I always look at the "type" of vehicles there and try to park next to a "non-condition red vehicle (whatever that is...)" Also park close to entrance of a store...more people around and "less" of a chance of being picked off as the "last sheep in the herd"... Never park next to someone sitting in their vehicle...even when in the Doctor's parking lot. Religiously scan my environment constantly. When at home or in our office I always use the LEO technique of standing next to the wall and opening door in case someone is waiting outside by the door...BG's initially shoot through the door (or someone coming out the door). We have both several positional alarms and video survellance at our ranch so we always know when and where a BG (or a stray livestock) comes in.

All I can think of now...

Y'all be safe out there now, ya hear!

RAB