"Simply being constantly observant is 80% of the battle (and lets you appreciate all the wonders happening around you all the time)...and failed by probably 95% of the population. There is a reason that "crimes of opportunity" really boil down to a predator selecting the easiest victim."
Spot on! When my mother was robbed two years ago I was beyond furious yet thankful she was not harmed. I am still trying to impress upon her that she should lock the doors of her vehicle as soon as she gets in or out where ever she is but most importantly to be aware of her surroundings.
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- Mon Sep 26, 2016 8:15 am
- Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
- Topic: Do you check reflections?
- Replies: 49
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- Sun Sep 25, 2016 5:50 am
- Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
- Topic: Do you check reflections?
- Replies: 49
- Views: 8964
Re: Do you check reflections?
Excellent question and I am glad you keep aware. I think if one is aware reflections are almost natural if not a learned habit. I think I learned my "aware of my surroundings" habit from growing up a hunter. I found this trait to also be very helpful when I became a police officer, my first two calls were domestic violence related so this trait/habit was very helpful.Lynyrd wrote:I couldn't find another topic on this, other than a passing word or two in response to other threads. So, I would like to ask the forum members a question. First, let me offer some background.
I was having a conversation the other day with someone who is interested in getting their LTC. I answered their questions as best I could, and noticed that another person nearby was listening intently also. After a while the conversation turned from the process of getting the license to practical matters of every day carry, like holster types, position, situational awareness, etc. During the conversation, I mentioned that I am in the habit of checking reflections in the glass doors on the coolers inside of a convenience store, windows of vehicles at the gas pump, and so on.
The person nearby then put in their two cents worth and said, "I would hate to go through life being so scared that I looked for reflections in the glass to see who was behind me."
I tried to explain to them that I wasn't "scared" at all. I was just being aware of my surroundings, but they didn't buy it and walked off. The guy interested in getting his LTC gave them a scornful look as they walked away, and picked the conversation right back up.
So here is my question to the group. Am I at least a little bit over the top by checking the reflection in the glass every time I walk up to the drink coolers in a store? Or, am I just carrying responsibly?
And a foot note. The young man I was talking to has now taken his course, and submitted his documents. He has now been waiting a few weeks to get his license. Interestingly, the LTC course was given at his church.