motorcycle jacking (not what you think)
#81
02-10-2011, 01:13 PM
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Man this f*cked up state needs that big time , most of mexico would move back to mexico if there was a chance they would get capped doing the usual **** that goes on around here . You can't even slap them around some if you catch one in your car or garage without major legal grief .
#82
02-11-2011, 04:00 AM
Really! That would definitely be a great tactic; and one that may sway the scumbags away from stealing your scoot.
I cannot understand all of the “just give the bike to the criminal”, “insurance will cover it”, or “it ain’t worth it” comments.
When a criminal is pointing a gun at you, how can anyone know that he won’t intentionally cause you bodily harm? I’m not a mind reader. To me, the rules just changed.
When it’s 10:30AM, broad daylight and some scumbag is pointing a gun at me demanding my scoot, I know what my reaction would be (as well as my subsequent actions).
I have a bad habit of breathing and I want to keep feeding said habit. There’s never a guarantee that a carjacker won’t shoot or kill you; never. Those that think otherwise are just fooling themselves and playing Russian roulette with a gun in a criminal’s hand.
Whether one has theft insurance or not; when the carjacker pulls the trigger, it won’t matter anyway…
I cannot understand all of the “just give the bike to the criminal”, “insurance will cover it”, or “it ain’t worth it” comments.
When a criminal is pointing a gun at you, how can anyone know that he won’t intentionally cause you bodily harm? I’m not a mind reader. To me, the rules just changed.
When it’s 10:30AM, broad daylight and some scumbag is pointing a gun at me demanding my scoot, I know what my reaction would be (as well as my subsequent actions).
I have a bad habit of breathing and I want to keep feeding said habit. There’s never a guarantee that a carjacker won’t shoot or kill you; never. Those that think otherwise are just fooling themselves and playing Russian roulette with a gun in a criminal’s hand.
Whether one has theft insurance or not; when the carjacker pulls the trigger, it won’t matter anyway…
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02-11-2011, 05:12 AM
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There have been several posts from people who have actually been in harm's way or who have to live with shooting someone. It's not a Rambo movie. I carry, but I am grateful I haven't had to kill. And I agree- there's always a beautiful bike new at the candy store. Just sayin'
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02-11-2011, 09:07 AM
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Yes provided he doesn't drop the hammer on you because you, as the victim, can identify him. In which case you shiny new bikes becomes a shiny new casket
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02-11-2011, 10:48 PM
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You are correct sir, I posted my reply before I read all of the other posts. Here in NY where I am permitted to carry the laws are more restrictive.
I'm sure there are many who will disagree with me, but I don't think I would shoot someone to protect property, especially insured property.
I'm sure there are many who will disagree with me, but I don't think I would shoot someone to protect property, especially insured property.
#86
07-07-2011, 09:52 PM
Had a similar instance occur this evening. Stopped at a stop sign and a SUV pulled along side (not behind but beside me on a 2 lane road) a person jumped out and charged me, I hit the gas and accelerated around the corner just before being tackled. The SUV followed me a little ways and then I accelerated out of the there. Went to contact the police but my cell phone was non-operational (could not make an out going phone, very strange). Once I got home I contacted the police but got blown off by the officer at the desk (iphone became operational after a while, reception was fine in the area I was in).
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07-07-2011, 10:02 PM
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Had a similar instance occur this evening. Stopped at a stop sign and a SUV pulled along side (not behind but beside me on a 2 lane road) a person jumped out and charged me, I hit the gas and accelerated around the corner just before being tackled. The SUV followed me a little ways and then I accelerated out of the there. Went to contact the police but my cell phone was non-operational (could not make an out going phone, very strange). Once I got home I contacted the police but got blown off by the officer at the desk (iphone became operational after a while, reception was fine in the area I was in).
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07-07-2011, 10:08 PM
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There have been several posts from people who have actually been in harm's way or who have to live with shooting someone. It's not a Rambo movie. I carry, but I am grateful I haven't had to kill. And I agree- there's always a beautiful bike new at the candy store. Just sayin'
She asks me what I am trying to prove. I tell her that I'm not trying to prove anything. That when seconds count, the police are minutes away and if I can help someone from being killed, it's my moral obligation to do so. Even though I am no longer in the military, I took an oath to defend this country against all enemies foreign and domestic. The way I see it, criminals are domestic enemies of society.
I don't want to be the guy that has to look someone's family in their eyes and say, "I could have helped him, but I didn't."
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07-07-2011, 10:22 PM
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I would have drove off if I could even on the side walk. If they gun man wanted blood he would have shot him after he took the bike. If the old lady was with me after a fight I would still drive off. If she was nice and petted daddy's big boy before the event then I would give the gun man the bike.
Bike jacking is dangerous. Me and a group of guys saw 4 big mfers picking up a bike to throw it in the back of a truck. We rolled up and I started to get off but my bud pulled his Beretta 9MM. Criminals left. I asked him if he would have shot him he stated O YEA. Gun was not registered ha ha ha. I play with a easier group of guys now.
Bike jacking is dangerous. Me and a group of guys saw 4 big mfers picking up a bike to throw it in the back of a truck. We rolled up and I started to get off but my bud pulled his Beretta 9MM. Criminals left. I asked him if he would have shot him he stated O YEA. Gun was not registered ha ha ha. I play with a easier group of guys now.
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My ex gives me a hard time because when I hear, what sounds like, gunfire, I always go grab one of my weapons and head out to see if I can help out the victim.
I don't want to be the guy that has to look someone's family in their eyes and say, "I could have helped him, but I didn't."
I don't want to be the guy that has to look someone's family in their eyes and say, "I could have helped him, but I didn't."
I told them they just as well fire me now. I will never watch an innocent person fighting for his life be killed my a criminal. I didn't gain any brownie points and I am not employed now. Really pissed upper management off. Hope I find a job soon with a Bank that is morally decent.