What would you do or sacrifice in a crisis situation financial or confrontational to save your car?
I'd let MR. Smith & Wesson come to play. If need be MR. Colt will join in...
Quote from: crossboss on May 28, 2023, 05:31:18 PM
I'd let MR. Smith & Wesson come to play. If need be MR. Colt will join in...
That's the spirit!
Quote from: deathsled on May 28, 2023, 06:01:11 PM
Quote from: crossboss on May 28, 2023, 05:31:18 PM
I'd let MR. Smith & Wesson come to play. If need be MR. Colt will join in...
That's the spirit!
I certainly don't disagree with the sentiment here but do just consider the ramifications if such was actually acted out, particularly spiritedly! :-\
Just six months ago my truck was stolen from in front of our shop; I here the engine start, recognized the sound as being of my truck and said "what the hell", ran out the door in time to witness the hoodlum driving off! :o Unfortunately, I didn't have my gun on me :( , as I probably would have stopped him (and for good maybe! ;)), and felt completely righteous in the act. But, as the adrenaline subsided I realized, and as I was later advised by Law-Enforcement, that if I had discharged a gun at, or into an occupied motor vehicle, that I would be the one going to jail! :o
Oh, and I got my truck back, collected it as the thief was asleep in a motel room, with the Police standing by with photographs, fingerprints, other evidence, and even the name of the "Perp", who has a "record" of such practices, and they have done nothing! :(
But, otherwise if the events had played out differently they'd have me! :o
Scott.
Quote from: pbf777 on May 30, 2023, 12:03:24 PM
Quote from: deathsled on May 28, 2023, 06:01:11 PM
Quote from: crossboss on May 28, 2023, 05:31:18 PM
I'd let MR. Smith & Wesson come to play. If need be MR. Colt will join in...
That's the spirit!
I certainly don't disagree with the sentiment here but do just consider the ramifications if such was actually acted out, particularly spiritedly! :-\
Just six months ago my truck was stolen from in front of our shop; I here the engine start, recognized the sound as being of my truck and said "what the hell", ran out the door in time to witness the hoodlum driving off! :o Unfortunately, I didn't have my gun on me :( , as I probably would have stopped him (and for good maybe! ;)), and felt completely righteous in the act. But, as the adrenaline subsided I realized, and as I was later advised by Law-Enforcement, that if I had discharged a gun at, or into an occupied motor vehicle, that I would be the one going to jail! :o
Oh, and I got my truck back, collected it as the thief was asleep in a motel room, with the Police standing by with photographs, fingerprints, other evidence, and even the name of the "Perp", who has a "record" of such practices, and they have done nothing! :(
But, otherwise if the events had played out differently they'd have me! :o
Scott.
Quite correct. Excessive use of force to protect property is illegal in most, if not all states. However, knocking the stuffing out of them or nailing them with a taser or pepper spray would be a well deserved response.
Quote from: pbf777 on May 30, 2023, 12:03:24 PM
Quote from: deathsled on May 28, 2023, 06:01:11 PM
Quote from: crossboss on May 28, 2023, 05:31:18 PM
I'd let MR. Smith & Wesson come to play. If need be MR. Colt will join in...
That's the spirit!
I certainly don't disagree with the sentiment here but do just consider the ramifications if such was actually acted out, particularly spiritedly! :-\
Just six months ago my truck was stolen from in front of our shop; I here the engine start, recognized the sound as being of my truck and said "what the hell", ran out the door in time to witness the hoodlum driving off! :o Unfortunately, I didn't have my gun on me :( , as I probably would have stopped him (and for good maybe! ;)), and felt completely righteous in the act. But, as the adrenaline subsided I realized, and as I was later advised by Law-Enforcement, that if I had discharged a gun at, or into an occupied motor vehicle, that I would be the one going to jail! :o
Oh, and I got my truck back, collected it as the thief was asleep in a motel room, with the Police standing by with photographs, fingerprints, other evidence, and even the name of the "Perp", who has a "record" of such practices, and they have done nothing! :(
But, otherwise if the events had played out differently they'd have me! :o
Scott.
How true! Unless the person is coming at you swinging, as they say in New YAUNK, "forgetabouit"
Quote from: 67 GT350 on May 30, 2023, 01:41:21 PM
Unless the person is coming at you swinging, as they say in New YAUNK, "forgetabouit"
Well even here in the often termed "Wild West" of Florida, even if the Perp. is on top of you, pounding the back of your head into the sidewalk, your still not going to be home-free; just ask Mr. Zimmerman! ;)
Scott.
I'm not telling.It would defeat the purpose.... ;)
Quote from: vtgt500 on May 31, 2023, 01:13:51 PM
RE: To what lengths would you go to protect your prize car?
I competed favorably in action pistol shoots for several years.
Are you familiar with the purpose of a drop gun?
Had to look it up. I get it. Dead men don't testify.
Quote from: deathsled on May 31, 2023, 01:33:58 PM
Quote from: vtgt500 on May 31, 2023, 01:13:51 PM
RE: To what lengths would you go to protect your prize car?
I competed favorably in action pistol shoots for several years.
Are you familiar with the purpose of a drop gun?
Had to look it up. I get it. Dead men don't testify.
An older quote: "Dead men tell no tales"
I have zero tolerance for criminals. Auto theft should be a capital offence. Heck, in the old west horse thieves were hung.
Quote from: deathsled on May 31, 2023, 01:33:58 PM
Had to look it up. I get it. Dead men don't testify.
I'm guessing you were kidding on the "look it up" part, but the last part was always stated by my Grandmother as: "Dead men tell no tales"; "so if your gonna shoot 'em, be sure to shoot 'em good"! ::)
Scott.
Oops, 'crossboss' beat me to it while I was typing!
You know we like them, we love them, we take care of them
But they are just "things" they are not family, they are not friends, they are not your children
When sh*t happens let the insurance work for you
To all the tough guy "Dirty Harry Types" you will forever change your life for the very worst and you will be consoled in jail by your new boyfriend everyday
Look at me one day "Dirty Harry" next day someones girlfriend and they call me "Dirty Harriet"
Good luck
Quote from: pbf777 on May 31, 2023, 02:16:42 PM
Quote from: deathsled on May 31, 2023, 01:33:58 PM
Had to look it up. I get it. Dead men don't testify.
I'm guessing you were kidding on the "look it up" part, but the last part was always stated by my Grandmother as: "Dead men tell no tales"; "so if your gonna shoot 'em, be sure to shoot 'em good"! ::)
Scott.
Oops, 'crossboss' beat me to it while I was typing!
No, in all seriousness I had to look it up. I was not familiar with the terminology. I do not fear admitting what I do not know. That is how I learn. But perhaps I should not have admitted it. I could have looked it up and remained silent on the issue. I like guns and have shot them here in the US but was never allowed the privilege growing up in Canada
Quote from: vtgt500 on May 31, 2023, 01:13:51 PM
Are you familiar with the purpose of a drop gun?
Another label for these is a "throw-down" piece. ;)
Scott.
The older I get the less a life sentence acts as a deterrent... ;D
just kidding... :)
TOB
Trust me it's really not worth it, its completely a different society inside the hotel.
Kindest regards
I buy fire extinguishers !
and coralsnake wiring harnesses
Quote from: gt350shelb on June 04, 2023, 10:29:22 AM
I buy fire extinguishers !
I have one in the back seat. I probably should have two.
Quote from: deathsled on June 04, 2023, 10:53:25 AM
.............have one in the back seat.
Off-topic, but just a note: Be careful of having such items loose, particularly on the back seat, in the occupant compartment; as in a collision these items can become rather lethal projectiles! :o
Scott.
Quote from: pbf777 on June 05, 2023, 10:37:30 AM
Quote from: deathsled on June 04, 2023, 10:53:25 AM
.............have one in the back seat.
Off-topic, but just a note: Be careful of having such items loose, particularly on the back seat, in the occupant compartment; as in a collision these items can become rather lethal projectiles! :o
Scott.
Agreed. I want to find a way to strap it down without any drilling into the floors.
Richard, there are fire extinguisher brackets (easily found) that attach to the passenger seat's front mounting bolts. The extinguisher then is strapped in front of the bottom cushion. Easy access in an emergency and no holes drilled.
Quote from: Side-Oilers on June 05, 2023, 02:11:31 PM
Richard, there are fire extinguisher brackets (easily found) that attach to the passenger seat's front mounting bolts. The extinguisher then is strapped in front of the bottom cushion. Easy access in an emergency and no holes drilled.
Hi Van, I remember looking into that option but the designer/ seller indicated it would not work for a 65-66 Mustang seat