Keith B wrote:
Well, first off, you will have to have your car cleaned.
But, legally, you have the right to use deadly force
at the car cleaned comment - that was my first thought too! And Keith B got the legalese right as well. I think about the same scenario - depending on the situation, of course - sure...take it...BANG - that's one option. Driving away may be another option, using the vehicle as a weapon may be an option, drawing/firing right there may be an option, a left elbow to the BG's jaw may be an option, a hard-open/slam of the door into the BG may be an option, etc...I drive a Jeep Wrangler that is without doors/windows (just the windshield and a hard bikini top) for the majority of the year so I'm always thinking about what to do if carjacked. Fortunately, the carpet is out of the vehicle so it would be a hose-out job, maybe a new headrest too, the seats are the "YES" cloth (stain resistant so far).
But I do look at the options, that's a VERY vulnerable vehicle the way it is. Sure, I could put the hard top/hard doors on but then that ruins the "fun" of a Jeep to me. I have no hesitation about going over a BG, over a curb, off-road, into another vehicle, etc. to evade/protect myself. In addition to firepower there's also a nice 4D cell Maglite between the seat and center console - it makes quite a weapon up-close. Just my thoughts.
