This fries my hide.

[sys49152]

Makes me glad I keep a little "surprise" under my jacket at all times.

But how would that have helped you in this case?  Don't get me wrong.. I'm not arguing for or against.  I'm just wondering, in this particular case, how would that have been of any use?

[ajgs500]

Well duh you just turn around and shoot.  I think even girls can do it, Angelina Jolie and Carrie Ann Moss.

[jimbo1]

ut how would that have helped you in this case? Don't get me wrong.. I'm not arguing for or against. I'm just wondering, in this particular case, how would that have been of any use?

If someone is attempting to ram you with a car, it is justifiable(sp?) to pull a firearm.  Pull off the road and get off the bike, then it would be much easier to avoid the car.  And if he still attempts to come at you, out comes the weapon to remove the threat.  

Shooting into a moving vehicle is never a real good move, would be an absolute LAST resort, which is how I carry my weapons anyway.  The last thing I would want is to fire on someone that is having a bad day, only use when there is no other choice to defend myself or someone else.

[jimbo1]

aj, those girls can shoot with a weapon in each hand, while running, and hit the bad guys everytime.  I still haven't mastered that yet.

[jimbo1]

what's your favorite carry Jimbo? unfortunately, I'm not old enough to carry concealed yet, but based on my trials, I'm leaning towards the Kimber in a .45GAP round, my favorite to shoot of all the .45's I've had experience with.. the .45GAP is great if you haven't tried it... kicks like a 9MM stops like a .357... fun stuff... sorry (/threadjack)

I usually carry a S&W 1911 PD, commander size.  Kimbers are fine, just heard of some problems with the mainspring housing breaking.  But I wasn't aware they had a .45 GAP, all the ones I've seen are ACP.  

I would recomend you wait a little while before CCW, a weapon comes with great responsibility.  The law will be much harder on a CCW holder for not controlling themselves, road rage is not allowed while carrying a weapon.  Most people would never know I carry, and I like it that way.  If someone does something to me, I simply walk/drive away.  No room for an ego and a weapon.

[Badger]

I would recomend you wait a little while before CCW, a weapon comes with great responsibility.  The law will be much harder on a CCW holder for not controlling themselves, road rage is not allowed while carrying a weapon.  Most people would never know I carry, and I like it that way.  If someone does something to me, I simply walk/drive away.  No room for an ego and a weapon.

And don't forget to take MSF!!!!

Now back to our regularly scheduled programming...

[Badger]

If someone does something to me, I simply walk/drive away.

In most states, you are required to attempt to de-escalate the situation before lethal force can be considered justified.  If it turns out that you could have walked/run/driven away, that's homicide.  

[indestructibleman]

If someone is attempting to ram you with a car, it is justifiable(sp?) to pull a firearm.  Pull off the road and get off the bike, then it would be much easier to avoid the car.  And if he still attempts to come at you, out comes the weapon to remove the threat.

just to quibble, but i'm not sure pulling off is an option when someone is trying to run you down.  you'd make a much easier target as you slow down.

you'd have to be able to put some space/traffic between you before you could do that, which may not really be an option.

[MrDan]

I read about this on Acurazine.  The guy who was killed was a friend of a Moderator there.  Looks like they're organizing a group ride for the Acura crew, but I bet a couple GS' would be more than welcome.  It's Post #38.

http://www.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=319956&page=2&pp=25