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sjwsti:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/off-topic/2973355-brother-assaulted-prayers-for-recovery.html

A friend of mine came across this in a corvette forum. Long story short, CCW holder sitting in his car, beaten nearly to death with a crowbar and has his weapon taken. He never uses it.

No details have been posted as of yet. So of course we cant know exactly what happened. But, to throw out a couple of theories, he either didn't see it coming at all (no real defense against a properly executed ambush). Or if he did he was too slow to react (faulty mindset). Or he couldn't get to his weapon fast enough (faulty equipment/training). All it takes is one good hit to the head and your done. I hope he doesn't have any long term disabilities as a result.

Best strategy; stay alert, keep your windows up, doors locked and weapon accessible.

 - Shawn

unfy:
Indeed :(

Guess just a friendly reminder to CCW's to pay attention at all times and such.  To NOT be like those girls / women who think they're safe at all times simply because they have their cell phone.

Hope that guy recovers fully :(

armed and humorous:
As we mentioned on other threads, if you are caught by surprise, the best gun, best holster, and best training may all be in vain. 

sjwsti:

--- Quote from: armed and humorous on January 01, 2012, 05:20:00 PM ---As we mentioned on other threads, if you are caught by surprise, the best gun, best holster, and best training may all be in vain. 

--- End quote ---

I agree completely, if you are laid out or killed by the initial attack. But if you survive that initial attack with your wits intact you may need that better gun, better holster and some training to win.

For example, take a best case scenario; Your alone walking to your car late at night, you see a rather large dude change direction and begin walking toward you. You notice this because you were in condition yellow, now its orange. As you continue toward your vehicle you put your hand on your .22mag derringer in your pocket just in case. Scary big dude notices that you are alert, knows that Ne. is a CCW state, and decides to change direction again and leave. Whew, that was a close one. Other than being alert, your gun/holster/training didn't matter at all.

Now how about another scenario that may apply more to what happened to the victim in this thread; Your in your car sitting outside a bar, window down waiting for your buddy. Your cell rings and as you begin to read a text you are struck through the open window.

You are dazed as someone opens your door and pulls you out and onto the ground. Your head clears enough to see a stranger raise a crowbar.

You have a combat mindset, you have taken advanced shooting classes and you trained fighting from the ground. After that class you changed from a behind the hip IWB holster to an AIWB because you learned that having to draw from a standard IWB while fighting from your back was very difficult. You also carry a full size high capacity gun because you know that accuracy is everything and no one can know how many shots it will take to stop the threat.

You react how you have trained, kicking at your attacker knees as fast and as hard as you can. Simultaneously drawing your weapon and firing until the threat stops. You quickly get to your feet and move while scanning the area, you notice that several other males are running away. You check you weapon, top it off and do a self assessment. You are bleeding from the side of your head but it doesn't appear serious. Yadda, yadda you get the idea.

In the second scenario your training, gun and holster made all the difference. IMO close range suprise attacks are when you will need these skills and equipment the most.
 
- Shawn

DanClrk51:
This was posted on that forum by a local:

ViperPoison Location: Omaha NE

"Good luck. I know exactly what you are going through.

My little brother was sitting on the porch at a friend's house. A truck ran into his car at the end of the driveway. There was snow on the ground and no sidewalk, so my brother ran along the curb waving his hands above his head to flag down the driver. The truck pulled forward, ran him over, backed up and did it again. The driver had never met my brother.

He spent 8 days in a coma with swelling in his brain before he let go. This Christmas was harder than the last. I hope that everything goes well for you."

...........Did anyone hear about this story back when it happened? :o

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