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by PRO
Tue Sep 07, 2010 10:22 am
Forum: Never Again!!
Topic: Protecting Personal Property from Thugs
Replies: 77
Views: 10767

Re: Protecting Personal Property from Thugs

Excaliber wrote:
cubbyjg wrote:So the police wont help and if i were to try to get to my car, i run the risk of entering into a confrontation. And if things hit the fan, and i have to use my gun to defend myself, i would be in a heated battle where the court would be asking, why didnt i just stay away. I agree that 8 on 1 does not work to my advantage but it seems either way i get the shaft while the punks continue to be punks.
There are usually more ways than the most obvious to get to where you need to be, but sometimes they take a bit of creativity. Pooling brain power is one of the advantages of participating in this Forum.

Check out this thought which appeared in another thread:
grim-bob wrote:Assuming the police aren't coming anytime soon and you want to give them a nudge without directly confronting them. Don't remember seeing this idea but it seems the perfect time to use a panic alarm on your car's remote (assuming it has one). Most people like this don't like any extra attention and having a panic alarm going off repeatedly draws just that. They may assume the alarm is from them bumping the car since you are out of sight in the building. The chance of them damaging the car out of anger is still there but not as likely to occur or at least occur to a lesser degree since they aren't teaching "you" a lesson.
Think about it.

It makes staying on the car not fun.

If done right, the alarm appears to have been triggered by the people on the car, so there's no one to retaliate against.

It does attract attention and creates motivation to find another car to sit on.

All in all, it gets the job done without the drawbacks of the more obvious approaches.

I like it.

This is the best, "Win," posted IMO. The thugs would not like the attention. One or two may still kick or spit on you property while leaving, yet, it should solve the problem.
by PRO
Tue Sep 07, 2010 10:08 am
Forum: Never Again!!
Topic: Protecting Personal Property from Thugs
Replies: 77
Views: 10767

Re: Protecting Personal Property from Thugs

This is one of those situations that each individual must assess and weigh for himself. How much is it worth to you? Will the PD respond in time? Is it worth the risk? While I do believe I have the right to protect my property, is the property worth my life? My family’s financial future?

The best way not to become a victim of a crime is to take precautions to avoid the crime in the first place. Paying for a parking garage with some form of security sounds cheaper than paying for a lawyer, repairing the property or an EMS ride.

We must depend on our intelligence and common sense.
by PRO
Tue Sep 07, 2010 9:27 am
Forum: Never Again!!
Topic: Protecting Personal Property from Thugs
Replies: 77
Views: 10767

Re: Protecting Personal Property from Thugs

cubbyjg wrote:The lack of PD support is really disturbing.
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There is no law or statute that requires law enforcement to protect you, anyone else or your property.
The only thing close, is the oath taken upon swearing in.

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