Someone Made a Run at Me Today

[churchmouse]

Yes, 10 yards was too close. I should have seen him earlier.

There was no surprise. He had done this before, no surprise, no fear. Predators merely move with the prey. Remember, all he saw was a middle aged guy with his left hand straight up and down in front of the old man's throat and his right hand on his waist.

I heard Louis Awerbuck's voice. I had numerous classes with him.

"Keeerrrrkkkk, get to cover. He haz a contact weapon. Get space. This is man-date-tree. Get space. Get your fence up. Background, background, background. Look at him as a 3-D x-ray. Pick your points to drill."

Meanwhile Clint Smith was yelling in the other ear, "watch your flanks. Wolves travel in packs. Where is the loose end. You better fix your problem, numbnuts."

I was going to is it not funny how all of those voices pop up when the Adrenalin hits the rev limiter.
Reality is....no, it is not funny at all.

I have some Wally World story's from running late night refrigeration service calls all across the state.
It seems the un-dead crawl out of hiding at midnight at the local wally.

Glad you are OK my friend.

 

[Mgderf]

Though helpful, your story is lacking crucial information.
West side, St Rd 26E, Veterans Memorial Parkway?

C'mon man, inquiring minds want to know...

Very glad you're o.k.
This town isn't getting any smaller, or safer.

 

[Trigger Time]

Did you preach the 4 rules to him?

 

[ArcadiaGP]

Makes me rethink the need for some sort of training. I've got great situational awareness, but I probably see myself just putting my hand on it much sooner than you did.

Almost think I need a diagram drawn up of the movements you made.

 

[oldpink]

Yet another of the many reasons to not have your face buried in your cell phone and stay aware of your surroundings.
I have a feeling that Mr. Meth-Mouth has no idea just how bad a day he was about to have if he hadn't made the decision that he eventually made.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

glad to hear you are ok, kirk. people give me crap for always being on the lookout.
they say to smile at every man you meet, and to also have a plan to kill them... did you smile at this poor excuse for a human being?

I was too busy moving and grooving.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Did you preach the 4 rules to him?

Preach the 4 Rules to the target? No, but I made sure my beaten zone was clear as one does.

Four Rules always apply, especially in a Walmart parking lot where other INGO members or their spouses may be loading groceries.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Though helpful, your story is lacking crucial information.
West side, St Rd 26E, Veterans Memorial Parkway?

C'mon man, inquiring minds want to know...

Very glad you're o.k.
This town isn't getting any smaller, or safer.

You know where I live. SR26E by I-65.

 

[jamil]

His build, likely. As well, as I was wargaming my shots, he likely would be angled and have his right arm extended with the knife so I would be drilling through a reduced thickness of medium.

Plus, I could drop a round. I wanted to ensure I complied with Rule #4 for my fellow shoppers.

4th rule? Pffft. Out of 3?

Smartassiness complete, glad to hear you ended well. You said he was in front of wm pretending to look for someone before he started the predator shuffle. I assume you mean the entrance? How far from the front of the store were you parked, and how far from your truck was the jeep? I'm trying to visualize how far he pursued you before withdrawing.

 

[spec4]

Glad you were on top of this. SA is really critical. Your post just reinforces that every time we leave the house we must be ready for anything.

 

[T.Lex]

From a tall brunette? Well, a 215 pound brunette with a scarred eye and a limp?

Any port in a storm, dood.

Glad you were on top of this. SA is really critical. Your post just reinforces that every time we leave the house we must be ready for anything.

Indeed, glad it worked out without shooting anyone (even a warning shot).

 

[patience0830]

Glad you're ok, Kirk.

Not bein able to afford real training, lessons here help.

 

[2A_Tom]

(even a warning shot).

Dude, really?

 

[T.Lex]

Dude, really?

Yes, really. I'm glad no shots were fired.

I understand that might be confusing for you.

 

[brotherbill3]

Wow ...
Glad it worked out in your favor ...
Head on swivel for sure.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

4th rule? Pffft. Out of 3?

Smartassiness complete, glad to hear you ended well. You said he was in front of wm pretending to look for someone before he started the predator shuffle. I assume you mean the entrance? How far from the front of the store were you parked, and how far from your truck was the jeep? I'm trying to visualize how far he pursued you before withdrawing.

I parked approx. 100-120 yards from the store entrance. I sit a lot, even with the martial arts training and the circuit/crossfit nonsense we do, I need the walk.

 

[jamil]

I parked approx. 100-120 yards from the store entrance. I sit a lot, even with the martial arts training and the circuit/crossfit nonsense we do, I need the walk.

No need to explain the distance. I park way out too, but not because I need the exercise (I do) but because of door dinging bastards who park close enough that they can't possibly drag their fat asses out of the car without flinging their doors into mine. It's not that I'm all that averse to dings, but I'd rather that I put them there through my own use, and not by inconsiderate douches.

 

[Dutch68]

Good Job-I'm glad everything worked out OK for you & Hope it Never Happens Again

 

[HoughMade]

It's a shame you weren't able to give him your card. He'll need it sooner rather than later.

 

[cosermann]

Kirk - glad everything worked out well. Thanks for sharing the details so we may all learn from it.

Have you had any additional thoughts about including a cell phone in your daily carry? Even though I'm a man of a certain age myself, I've taken to adding one to my EDC for lots of reasons (i.e. photo and audio recording capability, emergency comms, having the ability to report an incident in a timely manner, navigation aid, etc.).