How many of you have actually had to draw on someone?

[Snayperskaya]

I ask because a few weeks ago I was leaving a pizza joint and fishing for my keys in my pocket when I looked up to see an urban looking fellow with a 4 inch blade pointed in my general direction. He proceeded to tell me, in an urban tone, that I had made a mistake being a color not similar to his and in his neighborhood and now I would have to pay for my mistake.(I'm sure you can interpret what he actually said)
He then proceeded to tell me he would be confiscating my wallet, phone, and dinner. After this, I told him he could have my wallet, and reached for my back pocket, returning with my G27 that happened to be near my wallet in location. Had he not at that point turned and ran, he would probably be dead at this point, but I am not going to shoot anyone in the back(unless they happen to be unaware of my presence and attacking someone else). After this incident I went home and ate dinner. No I did not file a police report because A: I did not want my food to be cold, and B: It's not like this guy didn't look just like the other 14 people in the dollar store next to the pizza place, and I doubt even the most diligent police work would not turn up any results. I am sure, however, that this fellow will probably think twice before approaching someone like that.
Anyway, this all got me thinking, how many people actually have drawn on someone? I'm sure it is not common, and none of my friends have ever done it, but surely others have. Anyone here?

 

[j706]

I ask because a few weeks ago I was leaving a pizza joint and fishing for my keys in my pocket when I looked up to see an urban looking fellow with a 4 inch blade pointed in my general direction. He proceeded to tell me, in an urban tone, that I had made a mistake being a color not similar to his and in his neighborhood and now I would have to pay for my mistake.(I'm sure you can interpret what he actually said)
He then proceeded to tell me he would be confiscating my wallet, phone, and dinner. After this, I told him he could have my wallet, and reached for my back pocket, returning with my G27 that happened to be near my wallet in location. Had he not at that point turned and ran, he would probably be dead at this point, but I am not going to shoot anyone in the back(unless they happen to be unaware of my presence and attacking someone else). After this incident I went home and ate dinner. No I did not file a police report because A: I did not want my food to be cold, and B: It's not like this guy didn't look just like the other 14 people in the dollar store next to the pizza place, and I doubt even the most diligent police work would not turn up any results. I am sure, however, that this fellow will probably think twice before approaching someone like that.
Anyway, this all got me thinking, how many people actually have drawn on someone? I'm sure it is not common, and none of my friends have ever done it, but surely others have. Anyone here?

So many times I have lost count. Never in plain clothes however. Good job on that though. I think you should have still made a report. At some point that person will be caught. The more charges the better.

 

[downzero]

So many times I have lost count. Never in plain clothes however. Good job on that though. I think you should have still made a report. At some point that person will be caught. The more charges the better.

If that person continues doing stupid things like this, he's going to be in the ground, not the court system.

 

[MACHINEGUN]

I have... but I did call the police and because the "perp" was on parole he went back for ten years.

 

[Dogman]

Numerous times on duty, a couple off duty. But nothing since I retired.

 

[IndyMonkey]

Man, you had a perfectly good shoot and you blew it. Your going to have to learn to shoot faster. The only thing missing was your holster type.

What pizza joint was it?

Oh, 16 years and I have not had a reason to pull it.

 

[Snayperskaya]

It was the Little Caesars on 71st and Michigan

 

[IndyMonkey]

It was the Little Caesars on 71st and Michigan

That seems about right. People that have lived in that area have become desensitized to the BS.

 

[jmildoc]

Never had to... Hope that I never will have too actually....But its better safe than sorry.

 

[nova512]

i have twice 1st one is a very long story but the short version they pulled a bb pistol out so i pulled a gp100 out,second for no reason a guy tried to run me off the road i was going with the flow of traffic not changing lanes.he stopped suddenly lol.

 

[melensdad]

Man, you had a perfectly good shoot and you blew it.

I certainly hope this comment was supposed to be for sarcasm.

While many of us carry guns, if any of us actually has to shoot someone the odds are that the shooter, even if totally justified, will experience mental trauma that few of us can understand.

I would hope that nobody here has to do anything more than present a weapon in self defense.

 

[bigus_D]

Great job. I'm glad you didn't have to kill anybody!

I also think a police report should have been filled (cold pizza is good anyhow). Also a tip to the media might have generated a positive report about a licensed gun owner protecting himself from an unlicensed criminal...

Note: It is my firm belief that all criminals should be required to obtain a license to commit crime. If I'm required to obtain a license to do legal business, then it only makes sense, right?

 

[IndyMonkey]

I certainly hope this comment was supposed to be for sarcasm.

While many of us carry guns, if any of us actually has to shoot someone the odds are that the shooter, even if totally justified, will experience mental trauma that few of us can understand.

I would hope that nobody here has to do anything more than present a weapon in self defense.

 

[patton487]

Glad you were able to walk away unharmed. Only had to show mine once in 15 years of carry. It was at a auto teller at a bank.

After hours, soccer mom was at the machine alone and from the woods behind the parking lot 2 guys walking strait towards her, they looked like snoop dog wanna bes.

Anyway, I am pulling up and see what I perceive to be an assault about to happen. They look over to my way. I just took out my gun and place it on the dashboard of my truck.

They immediately do a 180 and take off. Funny thing was the soccer mom never had a clue. She didn't pay attention to them or me. Easy victim.

I think I may have told this once before. Sorry about the repetition.

 

[schafe]

Note: It is my firm belief that all criminals should be required to obtain a license to commit crime. If I'm required to obtain a license to do legal business, then it only makes sense, right?

That's beautiful, just beautiful ! You running for office? With a platform like that, I'd vote for you.

 

[Joe Williams]

Couple of times as a civilian. Once during a robbery while working my part time mid-shift job at a convenience store. Got robbed all the time, this one was about to turn violent. Again at my apartment, when a guy forced entry after I answered his knock at the door. First time, all four dudes took off before I finished pulling the trigger, second time I didn't really have a chance to pull the trigger. My GSD pup was eating him, kind of made the gun unnecessary

 

[jeremy]

Several times.
Last time I get my tail ripped good for using a Sharpie on the drunk Lt...

 

[shibumiseeker]

Several times.
Last time I get my tail ripped good for using a Sharpie on the drunk Lt...

Didja draw breasts on his back? You know, in case of emergency?



I have drawn so that the other person knew it exactly once, and I hope it is the last time. It was within the first year I carried and to this day I still question my actions, even though I still feel it was justified. I also trained much harder to avoid situations where I would have to do that again.

I have on NUMEROUS occasions had my hand on my gun but with it hidden and on a few occasions been moments away from drawing.

 

[jeremy]

Didja draw breasts on his back? You know, in case of emergency?

Nah I wrote "I am a Drunk" across his forehead...
Hey it was really funny at the time it happened...

 

[shibumiseeker]

Nah I wrote "I am a Drunk" across his forehead...
Hey it was really funny at the time it happened...

They never see the humor when they sober up. Breasts on his back is a good one if the shower is communal