Armed for safety
November 23rd, 2007 by Syd
Armed for safety
I have seen many good letters to the Daily Press regarding gun control. I have to share an experience that may change the minds of naysayers.
On a recent evening after dark I was in the driveway placing license plates on my wife’s vehicle when a young male approached me. Due to his demeanor I was intimidated somewhat. He became much more aggressive, demanding a cell phone, and I told him I did not have a phone and stood up. When he spotted my Glock .40 pistol in a holster on my right hip, he mumbled something and started to leave very quickly.
After I called the Hampton Police, he was captured two blocks away after a short chase. An officer informed me the man had just carjacked someone a short while earlier and I just prevented myself from becoming another victim.
More and more responsible citizens are arming themselves for protection. It appears to be putting a dent in the plans of would-be robbers.
People should not be afraid of the person who is properly carrying a handgun; they need to be defensive against the individuals who use them in the wrong manner. I will not be a victim.
Doug Hall
Hampton