The New "What did you do with your Z today" (with off topic replies) XXXIII

Ghostvette · 07-10-2019, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

I don't usually carry. So I have to be cautious with my interaction. Especially in Texas

It is easier to diffuse the situation without escalating it. Which is always the preferred option. I'll take a punch before throwing one. Self-defense is much easier to justify in court vs assault. Just cause the guy can't take a punch and got dropped doesn't mean I didn't act in self-defense.

There's too many stupid people here in Kansas/Missery to not carry. Between the meth users and the 'mental' cases (aka lady in Parkville that fired two shots in the DMV parking lot), sometimes the mere presence of a firearm gives people pause.

I honked at a guy for almost taking the front bumper off of my old Malibu. He got out of his truck at the stop light with a tire iron. I displayed a .45, he turned around, got back in his truck and left. He'd have made a helluva mess of me because we were in a left turn lane on a bridge.

Ian B · 07-10-2019, 10:07 AM

Chillin at home taking calls till noon before doing some walking and getting ready to take the Z to work today.

Baronsmokes · 07-10-2019, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Pre meeting, meeting, post meeting. That takes a whole day.

Every company is the same.I sometimes have 3 days of this at corporate.

This does not get anything accomplished.

Baronsmokes · 07-10-2019, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

That's my dilemma. Do I defend myself just enough that he doesn't do any damage. Or do I drop him in his tracks.

Come out of the vehicle, videoing and screaming law suit. Wonder what their reactions would be?

I'm getting to old to fist fight.When that guy broke into my house two years ago took everything I had to fight him off.Glock in the gun safe.

Most times I'm carrying.Do I want to kill a guy who is an idiot having a bad day?

Or is he truly threatening my person and needs to be put down?

jwick · 07-10-2019, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Ghostvette

There's too many stupid people here in Kansas/Missery to not carry. Between the meth users and the 'mental' cases (aka lady in Parkville that fired two shots in the DMV parking lot), sometimes the mere presence of a firearm gives people pause.

I honked at a guy for almost taking the front bumper off of my old Malibu. He got out of his truck at the stop light with a tire iron. I displayed a .45, he turned around, got back in his truck and left. He'd have made a helluva mess of me because we were in a left turn lane on a bridge.

He brought a stick to a gun fight

bunk · 07-10-2019, 11:19 AM

Just read an article about a guy who was working under his car when the 4th of July earthquake hit. Had the car up properly on jackstands and they failed during the Earthquake. I hadnt really thought about this when I changed my oil over the weekend.

jwick · 07-10-2019, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by bunk

Just read an article about a guy who was working under his car when the 4th of July earthquake hit. Had the car up properly on jackstands and they failed during the Earthquake. I hadnt really thought about this when I changed my oil over the weekend.

Damn. That would suck.

Hotrodz · 07-10-2019, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Baronsmokes

I'm getting to old to fist fight.When that guy broke into my house two years ago took everything I had to fight him off.Glock in the gun safe.

Most times I'm carrying.Do I want to kill a guy who is an idiot having a bad day?

Or is he truly threatening my person and needs to be put down?

After 20 or so years in law enforcement I put my guns away. I hardly ever carry my gun with me because most the time the best you can hope for is to be a good witness as it is too dangerous to let a few rounds go flying into a crowded. The scenario GV and JB bring up are just plain scary. You never know what the idiot is going to do or if the are packing. Most the time honor is the better part of valor and I am with Jar, but I am also with GV if someone was to approach me in that manner. Home protection is a different story altogether. If you invade my home you are asking me to kill you. My gun is lock and loaded in my bed stand drawer. The bottom line for me is what we said as officers, better to be tried by twelve than buried by six. Be safe it is a crazy dangerous world!

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Rusty · 07-10-2019, 12:22 PM

You beak into my home when the wifey or I'm there. You're going out in a body bag. Two senior citizens with disabilities. In my county, they wouldn't even think about charging us.

I carry. So does the wifey. Out of the house. You have to be very careful if you show a gun. It may stop the actions of one, or go totally wrong in a heart beat.

JLarson · 07-10-2019, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Pre meeting, meeting, post meeting. That takes a whole day.

Small business fortunately, with mostly good people. I came in prepared, suggested a plan of action, had it approved and done within an hour and a half instead of the planned 4 hours.

Spooler · 07-10-2019, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by JLarson

Small business fortunately, with mostly good people. I came in prepared, suggested a plan of action, had it approved and done within an hour and a half instead of the planned 4 hours.

Having a well thought out plan before hand makes it so much easier. Meetings don't last nearly as long unless you have a long winded person in the group that needs some tape over his mouth.

Spooler · 07-10-2019, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

After 20 or so years in law enforcement I put my guns away. I hardly ever carry my gun with me because most the time the best you can hope for is to be a good witness as it is too dangerous to let a few rounds go flying into a crowded. The scenario GV and JB bring up are just plain scary. You never know what the idiot is going to do or if the are packing. Most the time honor is the better part of valor and I am with Jar, but I am also with GV if someone was to approach me in that manner. Home protection is a different story altogether. If you invade my home you are asking me to kill you. My gun is lock and loaded in my bed stand drawer. The bottom line for me is what we said as officers, better to be tried by twelve than buried by six. Be safe it is a crazy dangerous world!

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There are no easy answers to any of this. People are just crazy these days. It started going down hill back in 2008.

BoneZ · 07-10-2019, 02:36 PM

Apparently someone parked a little close today.

BoneZ · 07-10-2019, 02:38 PM

This azz hat right here.

Rusty · 07-10-2019, 02:40 PM

Track him/her down and kill them!

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bunk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Southern California Posts: 4,077 Drives: 2010 370z Roadster Rep Power: 2684369	Just read an article about a guy who was working under his car when the 4th of July earthquake hit. Had the car up properly on jackstands and they failed during the Earthquake. I hadnt really thought about this when I changed my oil over the weekend. JARblue, Rusty, Hotrodz and 1 others like this. __________________ -Drop in K&N Filter -Invidia Gemini CBE -Z1 Oil Cooler -Swift Springs - EcuTek -Forgestar F14 -SPL Camber Links -Akebono BBK Upgrade -Z1 Premium SS Lines -SPL Diff Bushings -SPL FUCAs - BellRaceworks Diff Brace

07-10-2019, 12:22 PM	#5139 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 34,867 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684436	You beak into my home when the wifey or I'm there. You're going out in a body bag. Two senior citizens with disabilities. In my county, they wouldn't even think about charging us. I carry. So does the wifey. Out of the house. You have to be very careful if you show a gun. It may stop the actions of one, or go totally wrong in a heart beat. JARblue, Hotrodz, Ghostvette and 3 others like this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

07-10-2019, 02:36 PM	#5143 (permalink)
BoneZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA Age: 52 Posts: 9,295 Drives: 2012 Silver Thang Rep Power: 2684381	Apparently someone parked a little close today. __________________ *“Happiness is having a large, loving, caring, close-knit family in another city.”*-George Burns

07-10-2019, 02:38 PM	#5144 (permalink)
BoneZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA Age: 52 Posts: 9,295 Drives: 2012 Silver Thang Rep Power: 2684381	This azz hat right here. __________________ *“Happiness is having a large, loving, caring, close-knit family in another city.”*-George Burns

07-10-2019, 02:40 PM	#5145 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 34,867 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684436	Track him/her down and kill them! eastwest2300, Hotrodz, Ghostvette and 7 others like this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

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