Someone tried to run me over while open carrying! - Page 2

wmhawth · June 2nd, 2009, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by doobie

Some guy with a blue/dark colored SUV/van Illinois license plates 70100 or 10700 (don't remember which but know it is one of them; I think it was 10700) tried to run me over last weekend. I was crossing a road at a cross walk where I ). If he had hit me and I was capable I'd have drawn at the guy.
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Were you wearing your "I'm carrying" tee shirt?

Tye_Defender · June 2nd, 2009, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by dougwg

"If you OC you will be the first to be ran over!"

Now that's funny

right there.

archer51 · June 2nd, 2009, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by JD

I'm confused...

Do you think they were trying to run you over because you were OC'ing?

Or is it just that you were shocked because you were open carrying and some knucklehead doesn't know how to drive despite the fact that you were visibly armed?

Glad to see I'm not the only one who was confused. Would there even be a post about it if the OP had been CC'ing?

ecbaatz · June 2nd, 2009, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by llongshot

In Southern Illinois you can see 'em coming. If stopped at a light where a major highway crosses a county highway you better look both ways if you're on the county highway. There are times when the light has been green for several seconds and, if you're still at the intersection, someone [usually with a cell phone in their ear] will shoot through the intersection at about 60MPH. There are times when the cell phone isn't a factor but not often. The first indication will be a failure to slow down when approaching.

How can they have a cell phone to their ear? I thought Illinois required hands free? Or is that just up near Chicago?

Thumper · June 2nd, 2009, 11:01 PM

Okay... NEXT!

ppkheat · June 2nd, 2009, 11:29 PM

It could be that he saw your handgun, was looking at it and you, and distracted on his driving. You mentioned he looked scared.

It could be that he never saw your gun at all, and OC had nothing to do with it as far as the other driver was concerned. Perhaps he was just a crappy driver, and there's lots of those.

With a potential of 4 moving violations and you the pedestrian felt endangered, the police should be interested. Heck he might be the local driving idiot they thought was finally off the streets, but now he's back?

Me personally, I'm getting my tail out of the street and out of the way of a car, even if it's the drivers fault. The hospital isn't worth it, and IMHO "drawing" on a goofy driver is likely a no-win deal.

doobie · June 3rd, 2009, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackJack

Well, if somebody did try to run you over then the police CAN do something about it. It’s called vehicular assault and could be even worse depending on their intent.

If you really think they were trying to run you down, you should have called 911.

If, however, you think that they were just trying to get around you and were scared of your gun, then you have encountered one of the issues that everybody who carries openly has to put up with every day – A SHEEP!

If someone tried to run me over but didn't touch me the police can't do anything other than MAYBE give them a stern verbal warning. They slammed their brakes and were about a foot away from me when they came to a stop.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JD

I'm confused...

Do you think they were trying to run you over because you were OC'ing?

Or is it just that you were shocked because you were open carrying and some knucklehead doesn't know how to drive despite the fact that you were visibly armed?

No, they were just a clueless idiot running a red light, turning right on a 'no turn on red' sign, and not paying attention to me. He probably didn't see the pistol until I turned to yell at him; if at all.

BlackJack · June 3rd, 2009, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by doobie

If someone tried to run me over but didn't touch me the police can't do anything other than MAYBE give them a stern verbal warning. They slammed their brakes and were about a foot away from me when they came to a stop.

No, they were just a clueless idiot running a red light, turning right on a 'no turn on red' sign, and not paying attention to me. He probably didn't see the pistol until I turned to yell at him; if at all.

Now I am confused. You keep saying that he tried to run you over, but the rest of your description makes it sound like he was just distracted and almost hit you by accident. These are two VERY different things.

If it was a just a near miss because he was distracted, and he was not intentionally trying to hit you, then you are correct and the Police probably would not do much.

But, if he was intentionally trying to run you over, like you said, then he committed a violent crime and the Police should be notified. Even if there were no witnesses other than you, the Police MUST investigate the report of a violent crime, like vehicular assault.

highvoltage · June 3rd, 2009, 03:00 PM

Probably a question of semantics at this point, but what's the first thing that pops into your head when something like this happens:

"That idiot just tried to run me over!"

Hence, that's how the story here starts.

hidden · June 3rd, 2009, 03:41 PM

Seriously...are you asking advice as to what you should have done, relating to your weapon and a car/pedestrian near miss?

My advice...leave your weapon at home. You put your hand on your weapon because someone almost hit you? Here's my answer...if you are asking advice...keep your gun in your pants in this case. Drawing your weapon or putting your hand anywhere near your weapon to deal with the situation described is ridiculous.

My opinion...

June 2nd, 2009, 11:01 PM	#15
Thumper VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Nevada Posts: 5,586	Okay... NEXT! __________________ USMC 1968-1971 ALWAYS carry! - NEVER tell! *"Don't go to stupid places, with stupid people, and do stupid things!"*

June 2nd, 2009, 11:29 PM	#16
ppkheat Distinguished Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,627	It could be that he saw your handgun, was looking at it and you, and distracted on his driving. You mentioned he looked scared. It could be that he never saw your gun at all, and OC had nothing to do with it as far as the other driver was concerned. Perhaps he was just a crappy driver, and there's lots of those. With a potential of 4 moving violations and you the pedestrian felt endangered, the police should be interested. Heck he might be the local driving idiot they thought was finally off the streets, but now he's back? Me personally, I'm getting my tail out of the street and out of the way of a car, even if it's the drivers fault. The hospital isn't worth it, and IMHO "drawing" on a goofy driver is likely a no-win deal. __________________ Whatever hits the fan will not be distributed evenly.

June 3rd, 2009, 03:00 PM	#19
highvoltage Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NH Posts: 544	Probably a question of semantics at this point, but what's the first thing that pops into your head when something like this happens: "That idiot just tried to run me over!" Hence, that's how the story here starts. __________________ Three Glocks , Three Rugers, Assorted other stuff NRA Endowment Member Yes, a gun is a weapon. But the danger comes from the mind attached to the trigger finger. Caliber doesn't matter if you can't hit your target.

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June 3rd, 2009, 03:41 PM	#20
hidden Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 61	Seriously...are you asking advice as to what you should have done, relating to your weapon and a car/pedestrian near miss? My advice...leave your weapon at home. You put your hand on your weapon because someone almost hit you? Here's my answer...if you are asking advice...keep your gun in your pants in this case. Drawing your weapon or putting your hand anywhere near your weapon to deal with the situation described is ridiculous. My opinion...