Anybody ever had a situation where they ALMOST had to clear leather? Such an event occurred yesterday. Glad it was a non-event.
Driving home from a long day at work, and it being a cool night - I decided to roll down my windows and enjoy the evening....it was around 8:30 pm. Part of the road that I take turns into 1 lane where traffic has to merge, and then extends back into 2 lanes at a light.
While @ the light, I noticed through the right rearview mirror that a rather well built 6' plus man opened his car door and started walking towards me with his hands flailing, screaming obscene words.
For the 1st time in over 6 months of CC, I felt a real danger. Reached into glove compartment and put my pistol underneath my leg ready to draw if he reached into my car or opened the door. At the same time, I kept an open space in front of me so I could drive off if necessary, while looking around to make sure there was no accomplice sneaking up on the other side.
Fortunately, the individual must have been angry at some other driver as a car beside me made a quick right turn, and the angry man walked back to his car - still cursing.
Traffic light turned green and I drove home - still checking the rear to make sure car was not following me. Got home safe, and ate a steak dinner, knowing full well - that it was a great thing that nothing happened, but if something did - the ex-boy scout was prepared.
Thank you TFL for your tips on situational awareness, driving tactics, and most of all restraint.
Hope all your close calls went as well: Tell us about them.
Driving home from a long day at work, and it being a cool night - I decided to roll down my windows and enjoy the evening....it was around 8:30 pm. Part of the road that I take turns into 1 lane where traffic has to merge, and then extends back into 2 lanes at a light.
While @ the light, I noticed through the right rearview mirror that a rather well built 6' plus man opened his car door and started walking towards me with his hands flailing, screaming obscene words.
For the 1st time in over 6 months of CC, I felt a real danger. Reached into glove compartment and put my pistol underneath my leg ready to draw if he reached into my car or opened the door. At the same time, I kept an open space in front of me so I could drive off if necessary, while looking around to make sure there was no accomplice sneaking up on the other side.
Fortunately, the individual must have been angry at some other driver as a car beside me made a quick right turn, and the angry man walked back to his car - still cursing.
Traffic light turned green and I drove home - still checking the rear to make sure car was not following me. Got home safe, and ate a steak dinner, knowing full well - that it was a great thing that nothing happened, but if something did - the ex-boy scout was prepared.
Thank you TFL for your tips on situational awareness, driving tactics, and most of all restraint.
Hope all your close calls went as well: Tell us about them.