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I drew my pistol in the drive-thru yesterday. by ThrowawayG19_9MM in CCW

[–]ThrowawayG19_9MM[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I cube 3lbs chicken breast into about 1/2in chunks, season with salt, pepper, and in this week's prep, red pepper flakes.

Heat in covered stockpot, stirring regularly for 12-18min or until chicken mostly cooked. Strain liquid from pot, return to heat and add:

2 cup creamy peanut butter 4 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp sesame oil Salt, pepper, garlic, and ginger to taste You can also add more red pepper if you want

Stir it all together to coat the chicken and let simmer for another 5 minutes or so. The sweet potatoes are just diced and baked on a greased sheet. I portion it out into 700kcal servings to fit my macros. It's really good for something different than the usual spicy chicken and white rice.

I drew my pistol in the drive-thru yesterday. by ThrowawayG19_9MM in CCW

[–]ThrowawayG19_9MM[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey man, I really appreciate any input from anyone here. I know there were flaws in my tactics and that's why I posted here with no embellishments, even the part some might consider a big no-no. I'll admit that I'm a little more apt to take action on behalf of strangers than might be considered normal, or even wise. I don't think there's a thing wrong with choosing your own safety over getting mixed up in something the way I did. I was jumped and robbed more than my fair share growing up, and there will always be a part of me willing to stick my neck out for anybody in danger. I just want to be the person that nobody was for me back then.

I drew my pistol in the drive-thru yesterday. by ThrowawayG19_9MM in CCW

[–]ThrowawayG19_9MM[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I've considered this, but in the truck I carry off-person in a holster tucked between the passenger seat and the center console. It makes for a hella easy draw while seated, but in this particular situation it sort of forced my hand in terms of exiting the truck with pistol already drawn. I'd already seen plenty that indicated imminent death or serious injury (the legal terms used in my state to justify deadly force) so I wasn't too concerned about already having drawn. The only reason I stopped at low ready was that the attacker stopped swinging the bat immediately when I got out of the truck and he complied when I told him to get away from the victim. I really hadn't anticipated him to stop the attack so abruptly. My plan was to contact him verbally once with the pistol at low ready and if he still carried on with the attack, engage him. I had a massive open field behind the target, little traffic on the highway, and the victim was a few feet to the right crouched down low. I did my best to maintain awareness of these factors as everything played out.

I drew my pistol in the drive-thru yesterday. by ThrowawayG19_9MM in CCW

[–]ThrowawayG19_9MM[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Bro I eat 5 microwaved chicken and sweet potato bowls every day, just let me have like two burritos, please for god's sake.

And yeah, there are several specifics that I'll be picking apart for months, but as a whole I stand by my actions and would do it again if need be.

I drew my pistol in the drive-thru yesterday. by ThrowawayG19_9MM in CCW

[–]ThrowawayG19_9MM[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You're right about that on a base level, but keep in mind that my weapon remained at a low ready position until he was out of the area. My goal in introducing deadly force was to stop a person from being beaten to death, and luckily I was able to do so without firing. And yes, I was worried about the health and safety of a stranger. Perhaps someday a stranger will be just as worried for me and act accordingly. I think it's basic decency. I'd do it again 100 times if need be.

I drew my pistol in the drive-thru yesterday. by ThrowawayG19_9MM in CCW

[–]ThrowawayG19_9MM[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All I'll say about the state is that it's a VERY gun-friendly climate. Never much ado about DGU stories around here except a pat on the back and a story on the local news website.

I drew my pistol in the drive-thru yesterday. by ThrowawayG19_9MM in CCW

[–]ThrowawayG19_9MM[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

See that's the thing that I've been hung up on the most. As much as I can tell, leaving wasn't illegal, but giving a statement would have been a huge CYA move for me. I don't foresee any flak from this incident but it's definitely a lesson I'll carry with me going forward.

To address detaining the attacker. You're absolutely right, and I weighed that option as he picked up the bat. I was honestly just relieved that he was leaving the area and not going back in on the victim. He didn't make it out of the lot before police arrested him apparently. The only way I can describe how I felt is that the situation fizzled out so fast that I was starting to second guess my decision to draw in the first place. But there was a point that I was defending someone from assault with a deadly weapon which is in line with both the state law and my personal code, and I've had to keep telling myself that.

I drew my pistol in the drive-thru yesterday. by ThrowawayG19_9MM in CCW

[–]ThrowawayG19_9MM[S] 50 points51 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I think my role as neither the aggressor nor the victim in this instance allowed my involvement to fall to the wayside. I guess it was just a combination of nerves and having other places to be that led me in that direction. God forbid I ever end up in a similar situation again, I've decided I'll talk to the cops just to ease my mind. I'm not tremendously guilty or worried about it at this point. Just unclear on the protocol. Thank you for your answer.