he was all like "yo give me yo SH*^!" and you were all like "BI%$#, please"
seriously though, good going
Better question: Also, why didn't you physically get in your car, and call the cops then? You said you were about to. Drawing was always taught to me as the last possible route before death, and I would have handed him everything except the gun that is my lifeline, while attempting to gather as many details as possible. He leaves with his swag, I leave with my life. Go back in the gas station call 911 with the description of my car, name, license, car contents, etc. I think we needed the expanded version.
Seriously though, Glad you are ok. Just trying to gain insight.
Better question: Also, why didn't you physically get in your car, and call the cops then? You said you were about to. Drawing was always taught to me as the last possible route before death, and I would have handed him everything except the gun that is my lifeline, while attempting to gather as many details as possible. He leaves with his swag, I leave with my life. Go back in the gas station call 911 with the description of my car, name, license, car contents, etc. I think we needed the expanded version.
Seriously though, Glad you are ok. Just trying to gain insight.
op you did a good job imo...I would not have gave him anything. I would have reacted the exact same way as the op. what is the point in carrying a gun if your going to leave it holstered when you need it the most? how do you know after he takes all your stuff that he is just going to give up and walk away. what makes you think he will just leave a witness behind.
a friend of mine about 4 years ago was robbed on the east side at a liquor store. he did just as you recommended and gave up everything. the guy turned around to leave took about 5 steps, turned back around and shot him 4 times in the chest. your already at a disadvantage as he has the element of surprise in his favor.
to each there own and do what makes you feel comfortable but I some dirt bag is already trying to rob you, there is a good possibility they are willing to go further and hurt you. I work to hard for what little I have to give it to some piece so ****.
op you did a good job imo...I would not have gave him anything. I would have reacted the exact same way as the op. what is the point in carrying a gun if your going to leave it holstered when you need it the most? how do you know after he takes all your stuff that he is just going to give up and walk away. what makes you think he will just leave a witness behind.
a friend of mine about 4 years ago was robbed on the east side at a liquor store. he did just as you recommended and gave up everything. the guy turned around to leave took about 5 steps, turned back around and shot him 4 times in the chest. your already at a disadvantage as he has the element of surprise in his favor.
to each there own and do what makes you feel comfortable but I some dirt bag is already trying to rob you, there is a good possibility they are willing to go further and hurt you. I work to hard for what little I have to give it to some piece so ****.
Don't get my wrong it wasn't like i was completely calm. I was very nervous and my hand were shaking a bit Lol
I constantly practice drawing my gun, shooting one handed so that way i can properly hold my gun in one hand and something else (cell phone) in the other.. I had one in the chamber (15 more in the clip) pointed at his chest and finger on the trigger, so if he reached in and pulled out a weapon i was ready to control the situation
In that case you shouldn't have your finger on the trigger unless you are ready to fire.
I mean if you dont want to shoot the guy, and that's what you decided to do, you dont want to shoot him by accident because you were shaking.
Put your hand on the trigger only when you want to shoot, not just when you think you may have to shoot.
Just my , other than that you did good.
I constantly practice drawing my gun, shooting one handed so that way i can properly hold my gun in one hand and something else (cell phone) in the other.. I had one in the chamber (15 more in the clip) pointed at his chest and finger on the trigger, so if he reached in and pulled out a weapon i was ready to control the situation
I do agree that the finger on the trigger may not have been the best option but you can't do everything perfect in this situation.
Better question: Also, why didn't you physically get in your car, and call the cops then? You said you were about to. Drawing was always taught to me as the last possible route before death, and I would have handed him everything except the gun that is my lifeline, while attempting to gather as many details as possible. He leaves with his swag, I leave with my life. Go back in the gas station call 911 with the description of my car, name, license, car contents, etc. I think we needed the expanded version.
Seriously though, Glad you are ok. Just trying to gain insight.
I know that, I dont want to sound rude when I tell you that and it's easy for me to say that since I was not there.
It's just something we can talk about afterwards and that you can work on your training.
Where do you carry and what kind of holster? Just wanting gain some insight not tearing your story apart.
Today in Logansport i was at the gas station, just went in for a coke.. I came out and as i was about to get in my car a guy walked out from behind the gas station and said "Give me your money and i wont hurt you"......
I was thinking who does this douche bag think he is?............... So i instantly drew my Glock out and yelled step back, his eyes got HUGE and he backed up, as soon as i got my phone out to call the police he took off running.. Glad i had my Glock!!!!