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by WildRose
Thu Sep 13, 2018 12:03 am
Forum: Never Again!!
Topic: Incident with aggressor after facebook post.
Replies: 29
Views: 9489

Re: Incident with aggressor after facebook post.

C-dub wrote: Tue Sep 11, 2018 6:42 am
surprise_i'm_armed wrote: Tue Aug 28, 2018 12:13 pm She states "biggest block alive" or somesuch. However, as far as American V8's go, I
believe that Cadillacs were available with 502's, which would be bigger than a 455.

Trivia fact: 1 Liter = 61.2 cubic inches.
So, today's common 2.0 liter engines only displace 122 cubic inches.

SIA
My inlaws had one of those Caddy's before I ever met my wife. They talked fondly of it and said it was a beast for sure.

Regarding some fun trivia on engine size: my motorcycle is ~1800cc and one of our cars is 1.8 liters. My daughter was a little shocked when I pointed that out to her. And then even more when I pointed out that a 2 liter bottle of soda is larger. :shock:
The 455 Old's was a monster to. We had one in a Tornada and one in a family Station wagon.

Chevy's vortec engine is actually a 496, second largest ever produced for regular passenger vehicles next to that old 500 caddy.
by WildRose
Wed Sep 12, 2018 11:47 pm
Forum: Never Again!!
Topic: Incident with aggressor after facebook post.
Replies: 29
Views: 9489

Re: Incident with aggressor after facebook post.

surprise_i'm_armed wrote: Tue Aug 28, 2018 12:13 pm OP: Your account is interesting. Thank you for the opportunity for all of us to
Monday morning quarterback your situation.

Here's something I noticed from your account: You did have a gun on you when you
went outside. That's good.

But when you spoke with the BG, you were close enough to converse with him through
his open truck window, which means you were pretty close to him.

Should he have raised up a gun and fired through his open window, did you have ANY
cover available to you?

Close enough to speak with someone is close enough for that someone to throw some
lead your way.

Please follow up with the law. Sometimes BG's may back off if they know the law is
aware of their anti-social behavior.

Make sure you and the bride carry your guns on you.

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By the way, given your "big454" screen name I assume that you are referring to the Chevy 454
cubic inch big block V8.

FYI: If you are not familiar with the song "455 Rocket", go to Youtube and watch the video.
It's done by that cutie Kathy Mattea (sp?), who sings the praises of the 455 Rocket V8
Oldsmobile that she had.

She states "biggest block alive" or somesuch. However, as far as American V8's go, I
believe that Cadillacs were available with 502's, which would be bigger than a 455.

Trivia fact: 1 Liter = 61.2 cubic inches.
So, today's common 2.0 liter engines only displace 122 cubic inches.

SIA
Ford had a 534 big block for a few years, international made one that was close to the same size. They were only available in 1 ton and larger trucks.
by WildRose
Tue Sep 11, 2018 1:34 am
Forum: Never Again!!
Topic: Incident with aggressor after facebook post.
Replies: 29
Views: 9489

Re: Incident with aggressor after facebook post.

montgomery wrote: Thu Sep 06, 2018 11:27 am
big454 wrote: Wed Sep 05, 2018 3:44 pm
montgomery wrote: Wed Sep 05, 2018 2:41 pm
big454 wrote: Sun Aug 26, 2018 1:36 am I would have displayed my weapon in a defensive manner to warn him to keep back.
Then what?
If I had a crystal ball I would answer that. But it would totally depend on the aggressor. I thank God he came to his senses and left . :txflag:
Drawing with the expectation that the OP will retreat and no intention to shoot may prove to be fatal. I lost count of the number of time I have read that tactic here - having carried daily for 31 years and been in more than my fair share of gunfights, I do believe mere presentation will lead to more problems than it solves.

For example: let's presume a jury would agree the OP was the aggressor all the way up to the point where the GGWAG draws their handgun when there is no obvious weapon or situation that poses an immediate and imminent threat of bodily harm. At this point the GGWAG becomes the aggressor and one of two actions happen next: the OP either does not stand their ground and retreats or draws (they have not drawn on you already from inside the vehicle at a low ready) their firearm and shoots you through the door or window in justified self defense.

Just my two cents - maybe it helps someone, maybe it don't. Glad you are safe nonetheless brother.

:txflag:
Good read on the situation.

Without being able to clearly demonstrate "Imminentness" of the threat of grave bodily harm or death there is no lawful use of deadly force including brandishing a weapon.
by WildRose
Tue Sep 11, 2018 1:32 am
Forum: Never Again!!
Topic: Incident with aggressor after facebook post.
Replies: 29
Views: 9489

Re: Incident with aggressor after facebook post.

big454 wrote: Sun Aug 26, 2018 1:36 am Ok, I just want to see what you guys and gals have to say about this incident that happened about 2 weeks ago. I know I kind of dropped the ball by not reporting it to the police but I think I was good in the way I actually handled the guy that was being the aggressor. I posted in a local facebook page about certain issues that involved people within our small community . These people had been arrested in a different town because they apparently had been burglarizing vehicles and were caught . I let our community know about this. Well, all of a sudden a guy started posting about me needing to be careful what I post because I could end up getting hurt. I took it lightly at first but then he stated that he was headed towards my home , he knew where I lived as this is a small town. I had some of my tools and equipment outside so I went outside . Still not believing he really is going to show up I stated to him how dumb he was to actually make threats on social media. Then I see this guy in a dark blue maybe black truck on the side street on a stop . He just let his truck idle there . He had his passenger window lowered and I asked him if he needed something. He did not answer but started making threats on that facebook page. I stated back to him , if you come unto my property I will do what I need to do to stop the threat. Eventually he drove off but kept on making threats. I started thinking , if he had actually gotten off the truck and come towards my property . I would have displayed my weapon in a defensive manner to warn him to keep back. He had stated already on social media that he had a "defender" with him. Then for sure I would have called 911 . But I kind of felt that because he drove off without getting off the situation kind of diffused itself . But I am thinking I should probably make a report anyway to be on the safe side. What say you about this incident?
You absolutely need to file a police report and start a paper trail. This guy needs to have his attitude adjusted by the boys and girls in blue.

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