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tanabarley · 08-05-2009, 03:15 AM

on our way back from the grand canyon we stopped in at a gas station and parked (empty spaces on both sides)so my husband could run in and go to the bathroom. Next thing I know a car pulls in to close and before I could get the window down to say anything this lady smacks the crap out of my car with her door. My husband alway lays the gun in my lap when Im left alone in the car. well anger ran strait through me and next thing I know the gun is in my hand, well I quickly wrapped it in a towel and put it in the floor, before i got out of the car. but it really scared me to know I could get that angry over this. Im glad the lady didn't see me holding the gun. it could have got bad really quick. yes, I still made a big deal about the ding and scratch on my car and she is covering the damage but Im not going to jail. I did imagin myself takeing her by the neck and squezzzzing really hard. Does this make me crazy? No just hate stupid people.

lordfriday2 · 08-05-2009, 03:21 AM

natural reaction

not crazy !

tanabarley · 08-05-2009, 03:31 AM

this was a reaction to my car getting hurt. I would hate to see what I would do if my kids got hurt.

JTinFL · 08-05-2009, 03:37 AM

Just be careful, you can get in a lot of trouble for things like that depending on the state you are in. Florida has really strict gun laws.

I know how mad I have gotten while sitting in my car and someone hitting it with their car so I know how you felt. Maybe a good ole ass whooping would keep her from doing it again.

skuttduck · 08-05-2009, 05:14 AM

I think you already answered that question with your title. I don't think there is any reason to pull a gun on someone over a door ding. I suppose if it was deliberate and you felt things were going to escalate, that might be a more justified reason.

I understand getting mad, and getting angry but if you can't control it, or fear you may do this again, I'd suggest leaving it at home.

coolman · 08-05-2009, 05:51 AM

you should have pistol whipped her dumb ass.

Nezacant · 08-05-2009, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by tanabarley

on our way back from the grand canyon we stopped in at a gas station and parked (empty spaces on both sides)so my husband could run in and go to the bathroom. Next thing I know a car pulls in to close and before I could get the window down to say anything this lady smacks the crap out of my car with her door. My husband alway lays the gun in my lap when Im left alone in the car. well anger ran strait through me and next thing I know the gun is in my hand, well I quickly wrapped it in a towel and put it in the floor, before i got out of the car. but it really scared me to know I could get that angry over this. Im glad the lady didn't see me holding the gun. it could have got bad really quick. yes, I still made a big deal about the ding and scratch on my car and she is covering the damage but Im not going to jail. I did imagin myself takeing her by the neck and squezzzzing really hard. Does this make me crazy? No just hate stupid people.

OK... I'm never going to Central Arkansas.

Looney Tunes · 08-05-2009, 05:54 AM

No, I wouldn't leave them at home...just make sure you control when you use it. In a car like this, you could be more of a target for car jacking..."be prepared"

MLL67RSSS · 08-05-2009, 05:59 AM

Ironically if you were still in Arizona, if they haven't changed the gun laws there since I lived there, you broke to law when you wrapped the gun in a towel and concealed it.

It is (was?) legal to carry a firearm in Az. without a license as long as it is visible and not concealed. If it is in your car with you it must be visible, not under the seat or in the glove box. To carry it concealed requires a permit/license.

monza66mo · 08-05-2009, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by MLL67RSSS

you broke to law when you wrapped the gun in a towel and concealed it.

Nonsense! Safeguarding the pistol would not be the same as concealing it. Tanabarley did the right thing and any cop with reasonable thinking would agree. Anyone else would look like a fool in court.

Always keep your gun with you where it's legal to do so. The only useless guns are those left behind when you need them.

Jekyll-N-Hyde · 08-05-2009, 06:12 AM

I carry a 45 Glock on me at all times however I will say I wouldnt pull it on anyone unless I was forced to as in someone came to mess with me at a street light trying to take my car or harm "ME" in any way.

Pulling a Gun on someone is a BIG thing. Becareful. I wouldnt pull a Gun on anyone for denting my car I would just jump there A$$ and pull my temper out lol

coolman · 08-05-2009, 06:18 AM

My partner carries a 9sig and he walks around like he's Clint Eastwood. We work in some bad areas late at night. He keeps saying "well, I just show them my nine". I told him if you show it , you better be fully prepaired to use it.

Dr Jkel · 08-05-2009, 06:22 AM

Just remember if you ever pull it you better use it, don't use it as a scare tactic because you might get surprised.

coolman · 08-05-2009, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr Jekel

Just remember if you ever pull it you better use it, don't use it as a scare tactic because you might get surprised.

I tell him that all the time. He acts like it's a toy. I try to tell him someday you'll meet someone that has one too and won't think twice about using it.

08-05-2009, 03:15 AM	#1
tanabarley Drives: 2SS/RS VICTIORY RED 20"POLISH Join Date: May 2009 Location: central Arkansas Posts: 107	should leave my guns at home when in my Maro. on our way back from the grand canyon we stopped in at a gas station and parked (empty spaces on both sides)so my husband could run in and go to the bathroom. Next thing I know a car pulls in to close and before I could get the window down to say anything this lady smacks the crap out of my car with her door. My husband alway lays the gun in my lap when Im left alone in the car. well anger ran strait through me and next thing I know the gun is in my hand, well I quickly wrapped it in a towel and put it in the floor, before i got out of the car. but it really scared me to know I could get that angry over this. Im glad the lady didn't see me holding the gun. it could have got bad really quick. yes, I still made a big deal about the ding and scratch on my car and she is covering the damage but Im not going to jail. I did imagin myself takeing her by the neck and squezzzzing really hard. Does this make me crazy? No just hate stupid people. __________________ 1100.4/16 3000.5/27 3300.6/23 3400.6/25 4200 7/14 VIN 25152

08-05-2009, 03:31 AM	#3
tanabarley Drives: 2SS/RS VICTIORY RED 20"POLISH Join Date: May 2009 Location: central Arkansas Posts: 107	this was a reaction to my car getting hurt. I would hate to see what I would do if my kids got hurt. __________________ 1100.4/16 3000.5/27 3300.6/23 3400.6/25 4200 7/14 VIN 25152

08-05-2009, 03:21 AM	#2
lordfriday2 Proud Owner! Drives: 2010 Camaro SS RS Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 878	natural reaction not crazy !

08-05-2009, 03:37 AM	#4
JTinFL Drives: Fast ones Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 310	Just be careful, you can get in a lot of trouble for things like that depending on the state you are in. Florida has really strict gun laws. I know how mad I have gotten while sitting in my car and someone hitting it with their car so I know how you felt. Maybe a good ole ass whooping would keep her from doing it again.

08-05-2009, 05:14 AM	#5
skuttduck Drives: 2010 RJT 2LT Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 2,530	I think you already answered that question with your title. I don't think there is any reason to pull a gun on someone over a door ding. I suppose if it was deliberate and you felt things were going to escalate, that might be a more justified reason. I understand getting mad, and getting angry but if you can't control it, or fear you may do this again, I'd suggest leaving it at home.

08-05-2009, 05:51 AM	#6
coolman Guest Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: PA Posts: 4,812	you should have pistol whipped her dumb ass.

08-05-2009, 05:54 AM	#8
Looney Tunes Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT ABM auto Join Date: May 2009 Location: Warrenton VA Posts: 97	No, I wouldn't leave them at home...just make sure you control when you use it. In a car like this, you could be more of a target for car jacking..."be prepared"

08-05-2009, 05:59 AM	#9
MLL67RSSS Account Suspended Drives: car Join Date: May 2008 Location: location Posts: 1,574	Ironically if you were still in Arizona, if they haven't changed the gun laws there since I lived there, you broke to law when you wrapped the gun in a towel and concealed it. It is (was?) legal to carry a firearm in Az. without a license as long as it is visible and not concealed. If it is in your car with you it must be visible, not under the seat or in the glove box. To carry it concealed requires a permit/license.

08-05-2009, 06:12 AM	#11
Jekyll-N-Hyde I put the FU back in FUN Drives: 1969 SS 396 , 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Between Weatherford and Azle TX hway730 Posts: 2,129	I carry a 45 Glock on me at all times however I will say I wouldnt pull it on anyone unless I was forced to as in someone came to mess with me at a street light trying to take my car or harm "ME" in any way. Pulling a Gun on someone is a BIG thing. Becareful. I wouldnt pull a Gun on anyone for denting my car I would just jump there A$$ and pull my temper out lol

08-05-2009, 06:18 AM	#12
coolman Guest Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: PA Posts: 4,812	My partner carries a 9sig and he walks around like he's Clint Eastwood. We work in some bad areas late at night. He keeps saying "well, I just show them my nine". I told him if you show it , you better be fully prepaired to use it.

08-05-2009, 06:22 AM	#13
Dr Jkel and MR. HYDE Drives: 2010 2SS RJT/BLK 6Spd Man Join Date: May 2009 Location: Oxford, Alabama Posts: 4,375	Just remember if you ever pull it you better use it, don't use it as a scare tactic because you might get surprised.