Son-in-law has "scary" experience

Sergeant Mac · July 19th, 2008, 02:11 AM

The Mrs. and I are visiting our daughter and her husband this weekend. We spent some time this afternoon pulling the remainder of fenceposts which snapped off during a recent tornado.

This involved removing a fence panel back in the alley so we could pull a truck in there to pull the concrete-embedded posts out with a chain.

This evening, we made an abortive attempt to go see the movie The Dark Knight. Lines were just too long. When we returned to the house, we had to let the dogs out, but Justin and I went to tack up the fence panel first.

Once done, we had to walk down to the end of the alley and back around front to get back in the house. As we approached the end of the alley, a large dog suddenly began barking and charged us. I drew my Kahr PM40 from a Don Hume OWB holster under my shirt, pointed it at the dog, and shouted, "BACK!" The dog stopped short. I heard a metallic noise, and asked Justin if the dog was chained. He said it was. (His young eyes are better than my older ones) I reholstered, and we continued on our way.

Later, in the house, Justin said, "It's kind of SCARY how fast you got your gun out."

HowardCohodas · July 19th, 2008, 02:16 AM

It's kind of scary how fast danger presents itself.

Fast is good.
Live long and prosper.

Right Wing Wacko · July 19th, 2008, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Sergeant Mac

Later, in the house, Justin said, "It's kind of SCARY how fast you got your gun out."

It would be scarier if it took you longer

ccw9mm · July 19th, 2008, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Sergeant Mac

Later, in the house, Justin said, "It's kind of SCARY how fast you got your gun out."

He needs to understand that two-leggers can come out of nowhere that fast, and most won't simply stop up short like that. Dogs will merely bite, generally worst case. BG's, however, will "feed." That's truly scary ... and worthy of the sort of response you executed.

Keep on him. He might get it, at some point.

randytulsa2 · July 19th, 2008, 03:16 AM

I wouldn't feel too bad, Sarge.

I almost shot a goat that was tied to a tree while deer hunting.

I'm glad I didn't.

(I was doing the deer hunting...I don't know what the goat was doing)

BikerRN · July 19th, 2008, 04:07 AM

Sergeant, that story reminds me of a truism that I learned a long time ago.

Young guys will bluster, old men will just kill you.

Biker

NKMG19 · July 19th, 2008, 08:39 AM

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It's kind of SCARY how fast you got your gun out

Tell him it's practice practice practice. Years of it.

Doctorbarn · July 19th, 2008, 08:52 AM

Is it possible to draw too fast?? The quicker I can get my weapon out, the quicker I can react.

Cupcake · July 19th, 2008, 09:09 AM

You did tell him that it comes out even faster when someone mistreats your little girl, right? Good one, sarge.

grady · July 19th, 2008, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by HowardCohodas

It's kind of scary how fast danger presents itself.

Fast is good.
Live long and prosper.

I can't say it any better than that.

July 19th, 2008, 02:11 AM	#1
Sergeant Mac Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Nebraska Posts: 610	Son-in-law has "scary" experience The Mrs. and I are visiting our daughter and her husband this weekend. We spent some time this afternoon pulling the remainder of fenceposts which snapped off during a recent tornado. This involved removing a fence panel back in the alley so we could pull a truck in there to pull the concrete-embedded posts out with a chain. This evening, we made an abortive attempt to go see the movie The Dark Knight. Lines were just too long. When we returned to the house, we had to let the dogs out, but Justin and I went to tack up the fence panel first. Once done, we had to walk down to the end of the alley and back around front to get back in the house. As we approached the end of the alley, a large dog suddenly began barking and charged us. I drew my Kahr PM40 from a Don Hume OWB holster under my shirt, pointed it at the dog, and shouted, "BACK!" The dog stopped short. I heard a metallic noise, and asked Justin if the dog was chained. He said it was. (His young eyes are better than my older ones) I reholstered, and we continued on our way. Later, in the house, Justin said, "It's kind of SCARY how fast you got your gun out."

July 19th, 2008, 02:16 AM	#2
HowardCohodas Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canton, OH Posts: 546	It's kind of scary how fast danger presents itself. Fast is good. Live long and prosper. __________________ Howard *I carry a gun because I can't carry a cop!!* M&P 45fs with Crimson Trace LaserGrip plus a 14-round spare mag in a SmartCarry holster LCP (waiting for release of LG-431) M&P 45c (Hoping Crimson Trace will come through)

July 19th, 2008, 03:16 AM	#5
randytulsa2 Distinguished Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,383	I wouldn't feel too bad, Sarge. I almost shot a goat that was tied to a tree while deer hunting. I'm glad I didn't. (I was doing the deer hunting...I don't know what the goat was doing) __________________ "...bad decisions that turn out well often make heroes." Gary D. Mitchell, A Sniper's Journey: The Truth About the Man and the Rifle, P. 103, NAL Caliber books, 2006, 1st Ed.

July 19th, 2008, 04:07 AM	#6
BikerRN Distinguished Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: State of Discombobulation Posts: 1,695	Sergeant, that story reminds me of a truism that I learned a long time ago. Young guys will bluster, old men will just kill you. Biker __________________ "The road to Hell is paved with good intentions."

July 19th, 2008, 08:52 AM	#8
Doctorbarn Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 78	Is it possible to draw too fast?? The quicker I can get my weapon out, the quicker I can react. __________________ One man with a gun can control 100 without one. Vladimir Lenin

July 19th, 2008, 09:09 AM	#9
Cupcake VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,404	You did tell him that it comes out even faster when someone mistreats your little girl, right? Good one, sarge. __________________ Pain is temporary, quitting is forever. www.zerotoathlete.blogspot.com My journey to fitness.

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