"If any bad guy has a weapon deployed and has chosen us a target then the odds are VERY good we have already made several mistakes. Every situation is different, and you could get targeted by the guy who was chasing a DIFFERENT white Honda Civic who is two lanes over and three cars ahead now, or just made the right turn on red and disappeared after running the idiot with the weapon off the road, (Stuff happens), so I will just speak for myself and my own actions." (HerbM)
This actually happened in Dallas. I can't remember where I read it at now, but it went down exactly the way he said. The guy was boxed in and couldn't get away and his window was down, etc...(Stuff does Happen) By running these scenarios over in your mind it helps you to become mentally prepared and ready to act instead of trying to figure out what is happening, what do I do now. If you don't already know and have a plan for what to do...it's to late.
I have learned so much in the past few months while waiting for my CHL to come in and most of it is how NOT to have to use your weapon. How that mental preparedness is 90% of the fight.
In the short time that I have had my CHL I have already noticed a change in the way I drive, or do anything for that matter. I am more aware of what is going on around me. I drive the speed limit and stay in the right hand lane so the lunatics will have plenty of room to do their thing. I make sure I turn on my turn signal at least a half of a block before I slow down and make a turn, and watch the guy that is behind me, etc, etc.
Thanks everyone for your thoughts and comments. They have made me to think more...and that's a good thing.
Remember: distance is your friend...and NEVER give up!
