Wow, who carries pepper spray??

[angeleyes]

I had the same thing happen to me with a guy trying to get into my car. I was at a Walmart and I opened my trunk and put stuff in. I noticed an old pickup sitting across from me with two really slimy looking guys. I got in my car and immediately locked my door I saw one of the guys come up from behind my car and he grabbed my door handle and tried to open the door. He also tried pounding on my window. I put the car in reverse and took off, boy did he move fast. My husband is a cop and I was taught early as were our kids. The minute you get in your car, before anything else you lock your doors. Even if you are just running to the store, in a small town or anywhere else, lock your doors. Especially in town where you may stop at a stop sign or red light. It only takes a minute for someone to grab the door handle. I have pepper spray in my car that is the kind the police carry. DH has my car or I'd go look. I also have a small case that I carry on my purse that has a pin with a ring like they have on hand gernades, when you pull the pin it gives off a horrible ear splitting high pitch noise that attracts alot of attention. As for carrying a handgun, it's okay as long as you know what you are doing. It's also possible for a attacker to get it away and use it on you. In most states you have to be able to prove that your life was in danger or you could face charges. I do have a permit to carry but beware of all the places that have signs that you can not bring a fire arm into their business. I carry mine if I walk anywhere alone or in the woods. I keep it by my headboard in the bedroom as most assualts occur on women at night. It's true if you get one you have to be able to make the decision to shoot to kill. Not all people are able to take someones life. If you do at your home, make sure they are in your residence! I alway joke with my DH that I'll shoot them first then drag them in the house....he doesn't find that funny. He taught me at a firing range to shoot and the rule is 2 to the chest and 1 to the head. Think about it before buying, are you prepared to do that? I'm not trying to discourage anyone from a permit to carry, just be aware of what you feel capable of doing.

[maxmom]

Originally Posted by shodanusmc

Pepper Spray will sometimes just make the bad guy madder. Take a Pistol Course and get your Concealed Carry Waepon License. Then go and get a smaller Pistol with a 3" Barrel in at least 38 Caliber. The life you save, may be your own. You can get the license in most states, with the exception of Illinois (A communist state) and Wisc. Depending on where I have to go, I sometimes carry even in Illinois. Let them throw me in jail for defending myself. I will get the best lawyer and put on one heck of a trail. That is why I miss AZ....always had my Springer 45 ACP Micro with me. Remember, you shoot to kill, not to wound. That is the law.

LOL you sound just like DH, I need to get my license, but just had been procrastinating

[hartygirl]

Originally Posted by shodanusmc

Pepper Spray will sometimes just make the bad guy madder. Take a Pistol Course and get your Concealed Carry Waepon License. Then go and get a smaller Pistol with a 3" Barrel in at least 38 Caliber. The life you save, may be your own. You can get the license in most states, with the exception of Illinois (A communist state) and Wisc. Depending on where I have to go, I sometimes carry even in Illinois. Let them throw me in jail for defending myself. I will get the best lawyer and put on one heck of a trail. That is why I miss AZ....always had my Springer 45 ACP Micro with me. Remember, you shoot to kill, not to wound. That is the law.

I took that course and I learned more about my rights as a citizen than I ever dreamed. This class will make you aware of your surroundings and really actually help calm you down if you are already on the paranoid side ( like me!) Even if you never carry you will be more educated and better protected just from having the knowledge from the course. Granted I was taught by a Texas Ranger, you need to check out the credentials of the instructor if you want to really benefit. Don't go to one of those places where a fanatic just wants everyone to carry a gun, because I have seen those places too!

[Yorkiedaze]

I never, ever go anywhere alone in the evening. I only walk my girls when my husband is with me and yes, I carry pepper spray too, just in case he has to grab the girls up in the event a big mean dog tries anything, which happen twice so far.
Makes you stop and think how things have gotten these days.

You were so right in not rolling down a window, because if they really needed information, they would have ask the cashier.

[shodanusmc]

Originally Posted by maxmom

LOL you sound just like DH, I need to get my license, but just had been procrastinating

So, you are admiting that he is one smart man! Get it! stop the procrastinating.

[shodanusmc]

Originally Posted by hartygirl

I took that course and I learned more about my rights as a citizen than I ever dreamed. This class will make you aware of your surroundings and really actually help calm you down if you are already on the paranoid side ( like me!) Even if you never carry you will be more educated and better protected just from having the knowledge from the course. Granted I was taught by a Texas Ranger, you need to check out the credentials of the instructor if you want to really benefit. Don't go to one of those places where a fanatic just wants everyone to carry a gun, because I have seen those places too!

We took the 20 hour Class in AZ, and Marge and I are both licensed in most states. Besides having the AZ Permit, we also have the FL and UT permits giving us most states, just not the state we live in. In IL, only thew bad guys are allowed to be armed.

[hartygirl]

Originally Posted by shodanusmc

We took the 20 hour Class in AZ, and Marge and I are both licensed in most states. Besides having the AZ Permit, we also have the FL and UT permits giving us most states, just not the state we live in. In IL, only thew bad guys are allowed to be armed.

It is so crazy about IL.
I have spoken with a few law officers that have different opinions on the CHL, some are scared and have come across people that think they are the law just because they are licensed to carry. Others are very grateful that responsibile citizens have the permit and do carry. Because you can NOT have a felony, pass a background check, pass a proficiency test and keep up on renewal. I understand both points of view and respect them.

When I saw the states that honor other states CHL's it was a little surprising. And I have to give a shout out to my good old Alaska for being the most liberal

And also I'd suggest carry what you are proficient with not what you think will fit best into a holster or a purse.

[katienme2002]

I actually take pepper spray with me when I go to our local park because there are trails and stuff in the woods, and you just never know. Might not be the best thing, but its better than nothing..lol..

[capt_noonie]

No doubt he was a bad guy or Pnut would not have gone so crazy. Dogs know. Uni did that once when two gang members came into my shop a while back, complete with face tattoos and everything. You could tell they were high. She usually is very friendly to all, but she growled at them and when one picked her up she went nuts and tired to bite him.

Anyway, I was told if you are gonna get spray, get a bear spray. Some pepper sprays are not strong enough, esp if the guy is on PCP or something crazy.

[shodanusmc]

Pepper sprays are not strong enough. Too bad they do not sell CMS or Mustard gas. Learn how to use a Pistol or Revolver in a class, get a CCW License, and always be aware of your surroundings. Never intentionally put yourself in harms way. Also when you walk, walk like you are the meanest SOB on the street.

[Ivy1]

I am so sorry you went thru all that fear. A couple of years ago some thug followed me home from walgeens and robbed me in daylight. A witness saw it and followed the robber but the car was stolen and the good samaritan lost him. The policeman that came to my home suggested that I take the next course (1 hour) at the police station so I could obtain and carry mace(pepper spray which I do, thankfully I have not had to use it! I really think you should get your pepper spray card and spray, Good luck!

[lovespandp]

Ugh I have No idea what to get now! I dont really want to carry a gun, I have a 20g shotgun that is mine, I keep next to my bed, DH has tons of guns but that is mine I am very trained on my shotgun, DH taught me everything! I would have No fear if someone broke into my house. But that is in my house and not out in public...

[lovespandp]

Originally Posted by Ivy1

I am so sorry you went thru all that fear. A couple of years ago some thug followed me home from walgeens and robbed me in daylight. A witness saw it and followed the robber but the car was stolen and the good samaritan lost him. The policeman that came to my home suggested that I take the next course (1 hour) at the police station so I could obtain and carry mace(pepper spray which I do, thankfully I have not had to use it! I really think you should get your pepper spray card and spray, Good luck!

Wow, that is crazy I am glad to hear the outcome was him just robbing you, dont get me wrong that is horrible but I am glad you are ok!!

[lovespandp]

Originally Posted by capt_noonie

No doubt he was a bad guy or Pnut would not have gone so crazy. Dogs know. Uni did that once when two gang members came into my shop a while back, complete with face tattoos and everything. You could tell they were high. She usually is very friendly to all, but she growled at them and when one picked her up she went nuts and tired to bite him.

Anyway, I was told if you are gonna get spray, get a bear spray. Some pepper sprays are not strong enough, esp if the guy is on PCP or something crazy.

LoL I cant even picture Uni bitting someone!! But someone came into her area and she felt threatend!! What a good guard dog

[lovespandp]

Originally Posted by angeleyes

I had the same thing happen to me with a guy trying to get into my car. I was at a Walmart and I opened my trunk and put stuff in. I noticed an old pickup sitting across from me with two really slimy looking guys. I got in my car and immediately locked my door I saw one of the guys come up from behind my car and he grabbed my door handle and tried to open the door. He also tried pounding on my window. I put the car in reverse and took off, boy did he move fast. My husband is a cop and I was taught early as were our kids. The minute you get in your car, before anything else you lock your doors. Even if you are just running to the store, in a small town or anywhere else, lock your doors. Especially in town where you may stop at a stop sign or red light. It only takes a minute for someone to grab the door handle. I have pepper spray in my car that is the kind the police carry. DH has my car or I'd go look. I also have a small case that I carry on my purse that has a pin with a ring like they have on hand gernades, when you pull the pin it gives off a horrible ear splitting high pitch noise that attracts alot of attention. As for carrying a handgun, it's okay as long as you know what you are doing. It's also possible for a attacker to get it away and use it on you. In most states you have to be able to prove that your life was in danger or you could face charges. I do have a permit to carry but beware of all the places that have signs that you can not bring a fire arm into their business. I carry mine if I walk anywhere alone or in the woods. I keep it by my headboard in the bedroom as most assualts occur on women at night. It's true if you get one you have to be able to make the decision to shoot to kill. Not all people are able to take someones life. If you do at your home, make sure they are in your residence! I alway joke with my DH that I'll shoot them first then drag them in the house....he doesn't find that funny. He taught me at a firing range to shoot and the rule is 2 to the chest and 1 to the head. Think about it before buying, are you prepared to do that? I'm not trying to discourage anyone from a permit to carry, just be aware of what you feel capable of doing.

Wow, glad you locked up fast too!! I dont think I want to carry a firearm, I am comfortable with using my shotgun here at home if need be, but I dont think out in the public.. I will look around and think of something that is best for me. If someone was hurting me and trying to take my life I would have no problem shooting, but if they were trying to rob me and no have evil intentions I dont know.. I wouldnt want to take a life.