Amen to that. CHL has really brought me in check with regards to how (or if) I respond to crazy or rude drivers in Houston. And I would only add to your last statement, "...and it's not going to happen without me trying to de-escalate the conflict."austinrealtor wrote:But getting my CHL was one of the best and most empowering things I've ever done. Not only did I gain a new sense of confidence, but a sobering sense of responsibility. I stopped hanging out so much in bars, started watching what I said and how I reacted to different people. If someone ever attacks me, it's not going to be because I "started it".
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- Tue Apr 14, 2009 10:11 pm
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Re: When did you realize you needed self defense ?
- Tue Apr 14, 2009 4:26 pm
- Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
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Re: When did you realize you needed self defense ?
Several things:
1) I inherited a gun, so wanted to learn all the laws and proper mindsets about carrying. No one had ever taught me, and I figured it would be a good thing to learn. I later learned that my grandfather had bought that gun after nearly getting robbed at gunpoint at a stoplight, but thankfully he was able to get away.
2) The reality of living in the Age of Terrorism, and the possibility for domestic attacks and/or panics.
3) Hurricane Ike.
4) Several situations (which turned out to be false alarms), during which I repeatedly thought to myself, "Man, I wish I had a gun right now!"
5) Working in a dangerous part of town, often at night...and one night I ran out of gas. Nothing happened, but that's a recipe for disaster if you're unarmed, IMO.
6) A few unnamed, disturbed individuals who have been in my life, and the possibility that they might reappear without warning.
1) I inherited a gun, so wanted to learn all the laws and proper mindsets about carrying. No one had ever taught me, and I figured it would be a good thing to learn. I later learned that my grandfather had bought that gun after nearly getting robbed at gunpoint at a stoplight, but thankfully he was able to get away.
2) The reality of living in the Age of Terrorism, and the possibility for domestic attacks and/or panics.
3) Hurricane Ike.
4) Several situations (which turned out to be false alarms), during which I repeatedly thought to myself, "Man, I wish I had a gun right now!"
5) Working in a dangerous part of town, often at night...and one night I ran out of gas. Nothing happened, but that's a recipe for disaster if you're unarmed, IMO.
6) A few unnamed, disturbed individuals who have been in my life, and the possibility that they might reappear without warning.