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Target1911 wrote:You did great......other than not having your gun on you.

Did you call 911
What did the cops say?
Did you get the LP# of the Buick?
Any identifiable damage or markings/decals/graphics on the car?
What clothing was he wearing?

These are all things to think about when in a situation as you were in. Most people don't think about identifying info. It is something you have to train yourself to do and you can do it while driving down the road....walking through the store.....or any other every day activity. Just look at the car passing or the people walking around you and observe things about them.

I am glad you are ok and the bg decided to go the other way

I did not call 911. No crime was committed, just a tense situation.

I did not see the license plate either... but I did take a glance during my exit. I only saw the driver's side of the vehicle while it was stopped in front of my truck.

As I was entering my truck during the altercation, the driver got back in his Buick and floored it in reverse which made it easier for me to 'escape' instead of me going in reverse. I looked for the vehicle as I pulled out of the stall towards the carwash exit but it was gone...perhaps went behind an adjacent building...I didn't care to find out. I just wanted to get out of dodge.

I think I know which car wash you're talking about. I live in Cinco Ranch in Katy. Your story proves to the anti-self defense person that there is no "Crime Free Zones".

I'm very much surprised at their boldness. It's not just pretty ladies and grandma's getting mugged anymore. I'm a good ole' boy in a nice part of town...and I ain't small neither. But, I was still possibly targeted as a victim.

The reach to draw was instinctive, but realizing it was still at home made me panic. However, even if I had it with me I would not have drawn unless he kept moving towards me. Concealed carry offers much peace of mind.

Also, I thought about spraying him (it was aimed at his face)... but that would simply guarantee to escalate the situation. Had I been wrong about his possible intentions, I would look like the aggressor.

I felt much better after I was in my vehicle and on the road... I do carry a Mossberg under the backseat, so I was prepared had he tried to commit road-rage. Even though I only live 2 miles from the wash, I took the 10 mile drive to be safe.

I have decided to share a past experience after reading the thread where the OP’s co-worker was robbed at a Car Wash:

http://texaschlforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=34770" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

My experience was fairly similar and I would like to remind all to be cautious and aware of your surroundings at all times.

A few months ago on an early Tuesday evening after work, I decided to wash the mud caked on my truck from the weekend’s off-road fun. It was expected to get pretty cold so I wanted the mud off before it froze.

I pulled into the Self-Serve Car Wash on South Mason Rd. in Katy and noticed only one other vehicle… however, this vehicle was a white older-model big-body Buick with unusually large chrome rims. I decided to ignore that warning and proceed with washing my vehicle.

I stopped at the change machine and got $5 in quarters… the driver of the Buick noticed me and I noticed him. I walked away minding my own business and doused my vehicle with the high-speed soapy spray. I had just finished spraying my whole vehicle and changed the wash-option to the high-speed water-only. I was about to start rinsing off from the passenger-side wall, but I saw the Buick pull in front of my booth (preventing my vehicle from moving out) and the driver-door crack open. The windows had limo-tint so I couldn’t see inside. My heart starts to race.

As the door opened further, I spot two black males in the vehicle. (Driver and Passenger) The driver steps-out of his recently cleaned & dried vehicle, and stares me down for what was probably about 3 seconds, but seemed like an eternity. I began to slowly move towards the rear of my vehicle using my car-windows to see if I am being ambushed from behind. Now, I can feel my heart beat in my ears and the slow-motion vision kicks in.

When the driver notices me moving away, he makes a very sudden movement directly towards me… it seemed like a very brisk walk with quick long-strides. He gets about 2 strides from his car and I SCREAMED “GET BACK!!!!” while moving my right hand towards my hip (to prepare to draw) and my left hand pointing the sprayer at him. – The driver jolted back in shock and started yelling profanities at me, pointing his fingers at me in the shape of a sideways-gun. “Yo man, I just need a spray, man!” – At this point I am quickly moving behind my vehicle and towards my driver door. I yell again… “GET AWAY FROM ME! GET OUTTA HERE!”

The driver yells a few more profanities, and gets back into his Buick when he sees me enter my truck. He floors his Buick in reverse leaving some rubber on the ground. I locked my doors and cranked the engine at the same time. Since the Buick was out of the way, I could now go forward. I got out of there in a big-hurry… soapy truck and all!

I did not want to share this incident because I initially had some doubts about my reaction. I’ve had many nightmares of this incident… It left me with many questions… Was he going to rob me? Was this a possible ambush? Did he really just want to use the sprayer? Did I overreact? Why did he approach me the way he did? Was I a potential victim or potential Good-Samaritan?

After asking for advice from others, I’ve come to the conclusion that my reaction was appropriate.

Here’s the worst part of the whole incident: I told myself that this was just going to be a quick trip, so I left my XD-45 at home. Rest assured, I'll never have that problem again.

PLEASE BE AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS... and DON'T BE AFRAID TO YELL LIKE SCHWARZENEGGER!