Walmart Employee Gets The Jump on Mugger, Killing Him First
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Details are sketchy on this shooting, but here are some lesson we can draw from it with the info we have.
We all have found ourselves sitting stationary in our vehicles for some reason.
Maybe we are answering a phone call, getting our grocery list together, waiting on somebody to arrive, etc.
The main thing to remember is this: Legally (in most States) Your Vehicle, like your home, is your castle.
That means you can protect yourself while in your vehicle much in the same manner as if you were in your home.
- Whenever you are in your vehicle and it is stationary (especially at night in a parking lot) keep the windows up and doors locked.
- DO NOT kill the engine until you are ready to EXIT the vehicle.
- In most States, such as Texas, you do not need a Concealed Carry permit to carry a handgun or long gun in your vehicle, as long as you are the registered owner of the vehicle and it is under YOUR control.
- Ensure the place you keep the weapon it is NOT in plain view and at the same time is easy to access while driving. The Center Console is often a good choice. Underneath the seat is O.K. but I have found it is not as fast to get to in a pinch. Best case scenario is if you have a CCL, is to keep the Gun on your PERSON at all times.
- If somebody approaches your vehicle and either threatens you or makes you feel uncomfortable, put the vehicle in DRIVE and get out of dodge. As I have always said, a 2 ton vehicle always trumps a handgun of any caliber.
Stay Alert, Stay Armed and Stay Dangerous!
