A guy tried to rob me last week...thank goodness I had a gun!

[DodgebyDave]

Repeat after me, 2 to the chest, one to the head......

 

[Treetop]

If you only carry a concealed weapon part of the time, you'd better hope nothing happens while you're unarmed.

Nick, there is an old saying that agrees with you!

"Carry 24x7 or guess right..."

Glad that you're uninjured and as a concealed handgun carrier myself, I would love to hear your story when you can safely tell it. Semper Fi, Treetop

 

[Goldhedge]

Crime victims cannot talk about the crime?

That remains to be 'proven' in court. Which is why he can't talk about it.

Say 'one thing' wrong on social media and you now become the perp... they'll twist your words to mean what they say they mean.

After the trial, you can say whatever you like.

 

[dacrunch]

I can't say much beyond what has been printed in the news here so far because a criminal investigation is ongoing, but a guy tried to rob me last Monday. It didn't end well for him. If you only carry a concealed weapon part of the time, you'd better hope nothing happens while you're unarmed. Here was the local story:

https://www.tribstar.com/news/polic...3nyl-PIDr1gj9c94xAcASsPakCoIitEESC1xJH1gpVjus

Here's what the link gives me:

451: Unavailable due to legal reasons

We recognize you are attempting to access this website from a country belonging to the European Economic Area (EEA) including the EU which enforces the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and therefore access cannot be granted at this time. For any issues, contact webeditor@tribstar.com or call 812-231-4200.

 

[dacrunch]

google search finally gave my an article with video interviews! Glad you got out without a scratch (and without charges!)...

https://www.wthitv.com/content/news...anor-Apartments-in-Terre-Haute-510170271.html

 

[hammerhead]

google search finally gave my an article with video interviews! Glad you got out without a scratch (and without charges!)...

https://www.wthitv.com/content/news...anor-Apartments-in-Terre-Haute-510170271.html

Reading the additional stories sounds like a good place to he carrying.

 

[AurumAg]

better not be talk'n bout me

WTF?

Glad you are OK Nickeless.

I noticed in one of the photos that the passenger side window was shattered, so I will assume that it was 9mm fired from within the car.

Looking forward to a future discussion with your input.

 

[Nickelless]

A judge denied the would-be robber's request for a bond reduction yesterday. His bond is $75,000.

https://www.mywabashvalley.com/news...ged-with-trying-to-rob-taxi-driver/2037205268

 

[Goldhedge]

"The judge set Young's trial date for Nov. 18."

That's considered 'speedy trial'?

$75K.... bailbondsman wants 10% no?

Perp can't come up with $7500??

6 mos watching a concrete wall...

 

[Someone_else]

"The judge set Young's trial date for Nov. 18."
That's considered 'speedy trial'?

Maybe there is a lot of crime to run through the courts. Maybe there are even bigger crimes that have priority. But armed robbery is pretty high.

$75K.... bailbondsman wants 10% no?

Maybe armed robbery and the perp's "situation" added up to the bondsman giving this one a pass.

Perp can't come up with $7500??

Maybe he is new at armed robbery. Maybe he is not plugged in to the crime system.

6 mos watching a concrete wall...

Or maybe a lot more. It could be a good introduction to his future.

 

[Nickelless]

"The judge set Young's trial date for Nov. 18."

That's considered 'speedy trial'?

$75K.... bailbondsman wants 10% no?

Perp can't come up with $7500??

6 mos watching a concrete wall...

Possession of a handgun by anyone under 18 is a violation of federal law, not to mention state charges, so I'm guessing fact-finding and other factors may take a while.

 

[Nickelless]

Just a quick update, since it's been a while...the kid's trial is still scheduled for Nov. 18. He's been in jail since the day of the attempted robbery on $75,000 bond, no 10 percent. Still not sure if I will have to testify. If I don't have to be there, I doubt I will go. I'd rather be out driving and making money. That, and it will also be my birthday.

 

[3glocks1stack]

Happy birthday, keep us updated on the story please, glad youre still around to tell it

 

[TAEZZAR]

Repeat after me, 2 to the chest, one to the head......

Or 3 shots to the groin area. Take out a huge vein & they bleed out like a stuck pig. Also, they get to watch as they die.

 

[Son of Gloin]

Or 3 shots to the groin area. Take out a huge vein & they bleed out like a stuck pig. Also, they get to watch as they die.

Holy hell, you’re a mean one, T!

 

[TAEZZAR]

Holy hell, you’re a mean one, T!

Don't "mess" with someone that is too old to fight !

 

[Son of Gloin]

Don't "mess" with someone that is too old to fight !

I’m with ya there. There’s that saying, something about being too old to take a beating, therefore, I’ll just shoot yer a**!

 

[Cigarlover]

Or 3 shots to the groin area. Take out a huge vein & they bleed out like a stuck pig. Also, they get to watch as they die.

In some places there's a fine line between self defense and murder. Shoot once and claim self defense, 2-3 times and manslaughter or murder charges can come into play. Not my rules for sure, just how some localities like to play.

 

[Joe King]

In some places there's a fine line between self defense and murder. Shoot once and claim self defense, 2-3 times and manslaughter or murder charges can come into play. Not my rules for sure, just how some localities like to play.

As long as it is legal to shoot in self defense, all ya gotta do is say he wouldn't stop and were forced to shoot him again. Didn't want to, but had no choice. It was either him or me.

 

[TAEZZAR]

In some places there's a fine line between self defense and murder. Shoot once and claim self defense, 2-3 times and manslaughter or murder charges can come into play. Not my rules for sure, just how some localities like to play.

BUT the fucking cops can unload 3 magazines into someone & scream "he had a gun & I was afraid". AND sometimes that is into their backs !
Cops are trained in self defense & how to evaluate a situation, BUT, us poor untrained, sons - a - bitches, are held to a HIGHER STANDARD !
Will someone PLEASE explain that one to me ?

 

[Cigarlover]

BUT the fucking cops can unload 3 magazines into someone & scream "he had a gun & I was afraid". AND sometimes that is into their backs !
Cops are trained in self defense & how to evaluate a situation, BUT, us poor untrained, sons - a - bitches, are held to a HIGHER STANDARD !
Will someone PLEASE explain that one to me ?

I wish I could explain it. Cops also do no have to make a statement for 3 days so they can gather their thoughts after a shooting yet you and I are not given the same respect.

 

[Nickelless]

In some places there's a fine line between self defense and murder. Shoot once and claim self defense, 2-3 times and manslaughter or murder charges can come into play. Not my rules for sure, just how some localities like to play.

Bingo. You don't shoot with the intent to kill, you shoot with the intent to stop the threat. Continuing to shoot after the threat has effectively ended is how you go from self-defense to manslaughter or murder.

 

[TAEZZAR]

yet you and I are not given the same privilege or protection.

Just a little correction !

 

[Joe King]

Bingo. You don't shoot with the intent to kill, you shoot with the intent to stop the threat.

In my State, it's just the opposite. You don't shoot unless you mean to kill. The use of a gun is considered deadly force and deadly force has its own set of criteria beyond that required for using ordinary force. Ie: hands or other non deadly weapons. Basicily, you must be in fear for your own life prior to deadly force being used. If you shoot to wound, you'll find yourself going to jail.

 

[TAEZZAR]

Bingo. You don't shoot with the intent to kill, you shoot with the intent to stop the threat. Continuing to shoot after the threat has effectively ended is how you go from self-defense to manslaughter or murder.

So, are we then to be doctors, pathologist, coroners, or range master ?
How are we to know that only one bullet stopped them, or when to know when to stop shooting ?
Wounding a a "deadly threat" may well allow them to still get off a round or two. Into YOU !!

I like the story of an elderly lady that shot an intruder 5 times (I might not get this perfect, but you should get the point) & when the police asked why she shot him 5 times, she said, "I only had 5 bullets".

 

[TAEZZAR]

You don't shoot unless you mean to kill

Growing up & being taught how to handle a rifle (J,.C. Higgins 22 LR), by my father, he said to me on a couple of occasions "son, never point a gun at anyone, unless you intend to kill them". I honor those words to this day.

 

[Unca Walt]

In some places there's a fine line between self defense and murder. Shoot once and claim self defense, 2-3 times and manslaughter or murder charges can come into play. Not my rules for sure, just how some localities like to play.

You are sincere, bro, but you have it flat backward. Honest: From the mouth of an LEO giving a CCW class:

"If you are in a situation where you have to fire, fire all the rounds in your weapon."

He explained the LEGAL BASIS** for this action: It denotes you were afraid for your life, and therefore just fired until empty.

**LEGAL BASIS -- This has been tested in court.

Moreover: If I carry -- and I do -- I do it with the knowledge that there is no existential difference to me between my handgun and a grenade. Don't make me pull the pin and flip the spoon... 'cause it don't go back in.

 

[Cigarlover]

That opinion I posted was from that chick cop in Dallas who killed the dude in his apartment. One of the deciding factors in murder versus the self defense thing was the number of shots fired. Is that because she was a cop? Is that a Texas thing? No idea. I'm with the rest of y'all though, if there's a threat headed my way I am stopping it.

 

[wallew]

Want to know the difference between the Terra Haute Trib Star and Breitbart??

The Trib Star doesn't like users with VPN (don't know who I am and can't sell my meta data to Google.

Breitbart? They don't care who I am. They just post the story up so I could read it with out 'joining' the TRIB STAR website and pay them money.

F the TRIBSTAR and anyone else who thinks my meta data is up for grabs to be sold by every one TO every one. F all of them.

 

[foolsgold]

Glad you came out of this incident good Nickelless, nevermind all these Monday morning quarter backs telling you how to shoot, carry-on. Pun intended.

 

[Unca Walt]

Hey. I ain't no quarterback. I be da Coach. And Foolsgold, you lissen to yer ancient Unca: Take the perp down all the way.

Always. War OR Peace. No variants... unless it is like the hilarious Evil Roy Slade comedy where he is sitting there in his hideout and one of the cowboys shouts to him:

"Someone's coming!"

Evil Roy (immediately): KILL HIM!

"It's a woman!"

Evil Roy (immediately): WOUND HER!

Cigarlover -- Good point about the chick. There's a shitload of Shibboleths that lady cop mis-pronounced.

1. She was a cop. They know better because they are given parameters and training.

2. She was breaking into someone else's abode. Whether she was drunk, on drugs, or just so fucking stoopid that she did not know what floor she was on, nor the number of her own apartment... it is simply too big a stretch for ANYBODY to have any quantum of "legal excuse" to fuck up that badly -- by not recognizing furniture, etc. and yet recognizing a human in the abode and responding with lethal force. KILL HIM! <- Nah. That dawg won't hunt.

3. Bitch KNEW the guy. Sorta stops everyone in his tracks, donnit? Blows everything else out for importance. NFW.

 

[Bottom Feeder]

Or 3 shots to the groin area. Take out a huge vein & they bleed out like a stuck pig. Also, they get to watch as they die.

I prefer knee caps myself.

 

[TAEZZAR]

I prefer knee caps myself.

Nope ! It's kill, or be killed !
Dead men tell no tales !

 

[Goldhedge]

Or 3 shots to the groin area. Take out a huge vein & they bleed out like a stuck pig. Also, they get to watch as they die.

Why waste 2 extra bullets when 1 would do. Hit that femoral and it's curtains...

Just curious if the perp has healed from his learning experience?

 

[Goldbrix]

It would appear that Clint Eastwood you are not...
Just kidding...
Glad you are ok...

When you are at the wrong end of a gun being Dead-eye Dick or Annie Oakley is the last thing on your mind.
His shot done what all defensive fire fights want, end the aggression.

 

[Goldbrix]

Oh Brother...
(( In my best Penny Wharvey voice )) Nickelless. He's got prospects. He's bonafide.

Its called "Street Cred".

 

[Goldbrix]

Repeat after me, 2 to the chest, one to the head......

The Mozambique is tough to defend in a self-defense situation. Jus' Sayin'

 

[Ebie]

"Mozambique?"

The Mozambique is tough to defend in a self-defense situation. Jus' Sayin'

 

[Silver]

You shoot to stop the attack, not to kill. If they are killed as a result of attacking you, that's how the cards fall.

 

[Unca Walt]

You Silver will shoot to stop the attack, not to kill. If they are killed as a result of attacking you, that's how the cards fall because the rest of us will shoot center mass until the perp is dead.

FIFY