[roff]

A couple years ago before I carried I was getting gas at night (should have known better). 2 ladies asked me to spare some money so they can get some gas and I said I didnt have any to spare. Then they said ok thanks anyways (I think). Then they start saying stuff like I cant help anyone when they are down on their luck blah blah pretty much talking crap. I told them I work hard for my money and to shut up. One of the ladies said to the other "get the gun get the gun". Is that enough of a threat for me to pull out my gun (if i was carrying at the time)?


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Forgot to finish the story.

I had a feeling they didnt have a gun and just wanted to scare me. I stood there waiting for them to pull out a gun. They didnt so I got in the car and left they started following me so I made a circle and pulled back into the gas station and they took off. I got my first gun the following week, springfield xd 9.

 

[crf3973]

I would have my hand on the grip and make that very obvious... first sight of any weapon that can cause me death or serious bodily harm...well... you know what happens next:comeandgetsome:

by the way... you never told us what happened after that...

 

[Treo]

I had a feeling they didnt have a gun and just wanted to scare me.

Based on that I would say no. You stated that you were not in reasonable fear of losing your life.

That said, In Colorado they would be guilty of brandishing

 

[roff]

Based on that I would say no. You stated that you were not in reasonable fear of losing your life.

That said, In Colorado they would be guilty of brandishing

I was just giving my situation. If it is a situation where I was unsure if they had a gun or not is my question.

 

[ccw9mm]

Then they start saying stuff like I cant help anyone when they are down on their luck blah blah pretty much talking crap. I told them I work hard for my money and to shut up. One of the ladies said to the other "get the gun get the gun".

Is that enough of a threat for me to pull out my gun (if i was carrying at the time)?

You're approached by multiple people, they pump up the pressure once it's clear you've declined, then one specifically makes reference to "getting the gun."

Is that enough to be concerned about? IMO, it absolutely is, yes. At minimum, with two people attempting to force me to cough up cash and one of them suggesting to "get the gun," I would have my hand on my gun and be dictating in simple and clear terms that they ought to rethink their stupidity and leave peacefully ... NOW. I'd want to increase distance from them. I'd want them to immediately back down and leave. I'd be yelling for someone to call for help (at a gas station, with either staff or other customers around). The rest would be dictated by their actions.

Would the statements, alone, justify drawing down on them? Almost certainly not, unless they were manifesting their intention to commit an armed robbery by going for a weapon, or splitting up to go to a car/bag/whatever. All would depend on the circumstances, what additional information was corroborating my concerns over what they just said. (Their statements, actions, body language, how tense or "juiced" they seemed to be, how close they were ... all of which could combine with their direct statement about using a firearm to force me to make it time to do more than quietly await them gaining the upper hand.)

But, I'm certain that I would not be trusting them so far as they could be kicked. At minimum, that would mean being prepared for instantly defending against what seems to be the path they've chosen.

 

[nosights]

Did you feel that you were in emminant danger of life or limb? Or how about rape?... If so, then you have the right to protect yourself.

Given what you said, I find it hard to believe that the above criteria where met.

 

[goldshellback]

Opportunity, capability, and intent. They didn't 'brandish' or show a gun so it'd be a tough call. At the very least a hand on my holstered sidearm and the other on the cell phone to 911. Threatening would be enough to make me wanna bug out and de-escalate.....regardless of gender.

 

[WHEC724]

In a way, it's nice that they gave you a 'heads up'. I hope all BG's are stupid enough to threaten me prior to presenting a weapon.

No, I wouldn't present at this point, but I'd definately be ready to rock.

 

[seawolf1956]

Opportunity, capability, and intent. They didn't 'brandish' or show a gun so it'd be a tough call. At the very least a hand on my holstered sidearm and the other on the cell phone to 911. Threatening would be enough to make me wanna bug out and de-escalate.....regardless of gender.

Of the three, they didn't demonstrate "capability" --- therefore, it's an easy call: don't pull your firearm. I agree, the threat would certainly warrant my attention, but that is the point at which you put distance between yourself and the "potential" threat.

It was nice of these two retards to let you know their intentions :congrats:

-Seawolf

 

[RETSUPT99]

Your first mistake was engaging them in ANY conversation...a simple, "Get away for me!" would/should have been enough.
I always put up my hand (stop) and loudly voice my disgust with someone bothering me...I want no problems, questions, or exchange with strangers in a gas station at night.

After having the conversation you did, I would have climbed into my vehicle and quickly left.:wave:

 

[BlueNinjaGo]

At most, I would have put my hand on or near my firearm, but definitely not have drawn it. But what if they reached into a purse or their waistband? Would you draw then?

 

[tns0038]

Your first mistake was engaging them in ANY conversation...a simple, "Get away for me!" would/should have been enough.
I always put up my hand (stop) and loudly voice my disgust with someone bothering me...I want no problems, questions, or exchange with strangers in a gas station at night.

After having the conversation you did, I would have climbed into my vehicle and quickly left.:wave:

I agree

Remember every time you draw your gun, you are probably going to have to hire an attorney.

So consider it this way. Is it worth $3500 dollars or more to draw your gun? If you life depends on it sure, that’s the reason we carry a sidearm in the first place.

But if it’s just some drunk bad mouthing off at you or harassing you for money. Then get in your car and leave. If you’re on foot, then keep walking, and pay no attention to them, and head for a crowed place.

 

[fwellers]

I stood there waiting for them to pull out a gun.

If I were a lawyer, I'd probably have a field day with that remark.

 

[Bm7b5]

I agree with others that this is not the time to pull your gun. I don't even think you should put your hand on the gun in any way that could be considered brandishing.

I think telling them you didn't have any money to give them was fine. However, I think by telling them to "shut up" you are participating in escalating the situation. I wouldn't have engaged beyond my first rejection of their request. I don't take retsupt99's approach to these kinds of situation at first contact (though I think his approach is perfectly reasonable), but if they persisted after the first response, I'm probably going to follow up using retsupt99's line.

 

[Thumper]

In my state, threat of imminent severe bodily harm or death must be present to use deadly force. A threat without present means to carry out that threat is not justification to use deadly force.

A little common sense tells you that pulling your weapon would have been a criminal act on your part! Sorry!

 

[Eagleks]

To me ... NO, you shouldn't pull a gun in that situation... there is no actual threat on your life... just talk.

 

[razor02097]

If retreat is an option... take it. like it was said before if you brandish the weapon be prepared to defend yourself in a court of law... you never know who will press charges and who won't. Even if you are in the right.

 

[EBC]

Well I have to agree this is not a draw situation. I think a call to the PD or walking in the the gas station, Good on you for not going home and returning to an open station. I preach that to all of my friends if they get in trouble. (you keep moving till you find some place that has people around.)

 

[varob]

I know this is Monday morning QBing but, whenever you're in a situation where you consider using your gun, call the police.

Otherwise, you may find yourself answering questions from a prosecutor, dictating what happened while the jury views a video of the incident from a gas pump cam with not sound.

 

[nn]

I would have my hand on the grip and make that very obvious......

That's cool he said he did not have a gun, hello