To the OP: Did you think the .380 round would've been enough gun if you had to pull it and fire? Well done to take control of the situation.

Thats sounds pretty dodgy, I would assume that they were looking to steal your bike and saw your wife as an easy target. Report their description to the poliice please as they may be linked to crimes not solved and your knowledge could help a great deal verifying their truck etc. They may have had even more sinister intentions which is why I would urge you to report their odd behavour.

Originally posted by crudos
To the OP: Did you think the .380 round would've been enough gun if you had to pull it and fire? Well done to take control of the situation.

100% without a doubt.

I have some special rounds for it that are supposed to transfer 100% of the kinetic energy and never "pass-through." They are similar to what Air Marshalls use.

Also, getting shot really, really hurts, LOL! It gives you a jolt, it burns, it is loud and scary. There is blood and uncertainty and fear. A friend of mine in highschool got shot in the back with a .22LR. He screamed and lashed about, it was very dramatic (it almost killed him, it lodged between his heart and lungs, and they couldn't remove it. The bullet is still in him.)

I think the .380 would have easily stopped there progress, and if I was able to do a "double-tap" it would probably be deadly.

I used to carry a 1911 .45 acp. I love that gun! But, it was too big, and sometimes I would decide to leave it at home, because it was just a little uncomfortable and hard to conceal. After thinking on it, I decided a .380 in my pocket beats a .45 at home on any day!

Seeing how your story ends, I wouldn't call it boring at all. Without associating you with C. Sheen, I'd dare say it was a winner!

And for all the kids who listened, the OP said his hair were salt and pepper. That means experience.

Glad you knew how to react and that both you and your wife are OK!

I know my hair would have a little more salt in them if I were to meet Cannibal Rednecks out in the open...

And your story proves one point; weapons don't hurt people. People do.

A Whew! and a Bravo for you!

that is completly crazy. i would be so freaked out. good job man at being so brave

S&F OP. You acted exactly as you needed to and should have. Your bearing in the situation is commendable because I feel that too many others would have reacted hastily and in poor judgement and in most cases would at least pulled their firearm out during the confrontation. Doing so could have had several different consequences; worst one them also carrying firearms and pulling them out with a resulting firefight. Far fetched? Maybe.


Just another perfect example of guns not killing people, people killing people.

I myself am not a fan of guns I prefer knives myself but I applaud anyone who carries any form of self defence as you never know when you'll need it. I always carry my Kabar TDI where ever I go as it makes me feel safe even if I dont have to use it. Matter of fact most people dont even know I carry a knife on me as Its quite easy to conceal and I never pull it out for show.

Lots of people always ask what the need for a knife is but I always tell them it gives you confidence that you normally wouldnt have if you were confronting someone unarmed, not to mention its always there if you do ever need it..Funny thing is a lot of my friends make fun of me for carrying my weapon at all times yet every single time they have to go into the city or a bad area they always ask me to come along or if they could borrow one of my knives.. I believe everyone should arm themselves with atleast a knife, and a gun if your a responsible enough to carry one.

Here In Canada It is very difficult to carry , I have wondered weather if it was easier If I would carry or not
part of me says I would like to ,..but the legal system , chance for accident , or something else going wrong
I don't think I would ,...& i don't know if I could react as well as the OP did ,...I have been in a few situations where I have gotten that "spidy sense " feeling the most recent was when we went to a restaurant , I did not realize at the time but we weren't really in a good part of town & ended off parking next to a methadone clinic,...
When we came out & were crossing the street to the car there were some shady types watching us
& one who was literally shaking ,..in a leather jacket had really fixed his eyes on us & began to approach ,...
he picked up his stride enough that I knew he would meet us halfway to the car ,...I told my wife to slow right down
& stay behind the car , I then locked my eyes to his & double timed it very aggressively directly to him ,...so I could get past my car before he could even get to it ,...I could tell he definatly wasn't expecting this ...he faltered a little bit but continued,... at about 2 feet away from him I put my hand in my pocket , to keep him guessing if I had a weapon,..( I didnt) when I was right up him I said " Hi there " He kind of looked around & paused for a bit , then said " hey man do you have a light " I said "sorry "
But he looked kinda crazy & I did not want to turn my back on him so I was right up in his face & put on my meanest face & stared him down for a few seconds ,...then what I thought was kinda weird ,....his posture seemed to relax & he said "ok my name is Chet" & he extended his hand ,...now I did take karate when I was a kid so I immediately remembered how I could use that hand to take him down fairly quickly , ..because I was suspicious of it,...I shook his hand & said " alright Chet you take care" & I continued to stare at him , then he turned around & left ,....I then got in the car my wife was already in ,...this guy did look pretty scary
& I was a bit frightened because I had that feeling ,....but it turned out ok ,...
There are far more dangerous places people live with gangs & such where your likely to be outnumbered ,...
I would really want an equalizer in those areas ,...but really anything can happen anywhere,....