Almost ccw incident today

[bennyl]

Today I was heading to the airport, therefore I didn't mean to bring my ccw... I had my sister drop me off at bus stop so that I could take the train to pdx. I was waiting and it wasn't very busy. I noticed two guys across the street walking over to me. One was Hispanic and another Caucasian both smoking cigarettes in their 30s. I had my galaxy s6 out and was wearing nice "futures", they came over and said "nice shoes" I replied with thanks. Then he said "give me your shoes" I was kind of shocked but I stood up and pulled out my kershaw knife and yelled "help! Get the bubblegum back!" To my surprise even when I was outnumbered they ran away pulling their sagging pants as a lady in a white van pulled up and asked if I was okay. That was the end of it. My first and only confrontation in my life. I wonder what would have happened if I decided to bring my sw shield... but not likely because I wouldn't even be able to carry it in Kentucky. And no I did not report it to the police because I don't feel it waseems necessary, but I think I should share my story with the community. Overall I was surprised how calm I handled the situation even though I yelled. Does anyone have any stories about their ccw?

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[bennyl]

"Get the f back" not bubblegum lol.

 

[OLDNEWBIE]

"Futures"??
I'll have to google that.

 

[OLDNEWBIE]

Sorry but, yeach! Anyway glad you're o.k. after you're encounter with those punks.

 

[bennyl]

Haha yes. Futures. My brother has a sneaker collection and gave them to me for christmas, after all I got him his first ar15 .

 

[boogerhook]

"Futures"??
I'll have to google that.

The movie "Trading Places" explains it well ;-)

 

[No_Regerts]

You should have just given him the shoes. Then pull your knife and take his shoes. Those things are hideous!

 

[albin25]

Ouch, my eyes!
I'd have asked if they were willing to trade shoes.

Are you sure they weren't just asking you out on a date?

 

[bennyl]

You should have just given him the shoes. Then pull your knife and take his shoes. Those things are hideous!

Hahahahaha. Even so... it's really comfy.

 

[oknow]

you really wear something like that???

they were going to rob you of them???



guess I'm out of touch.

 

[bennyl]

you really wear something like that???

they were going to rob you of them???



guess I'm out of touch.

I've had the same sort of story from my cousin. His shoes weren't that "cute" neither. Happens when you encounter low lives in NE Portland.

 

[No_Regerts]

If you wear work boots, most dirtbags will leave you alone. Afterall, they wouldn't need any work wear.

 

[Member 5605]

Good eye Benny and good situational awareness.

Know who is around you and always have an exit strategy if needed.

Though I disagree about calling the police. At least make a statement over the phone so it's on record of an "attempted robbery" or whatever they classify it as.

 

[Medic!]

I would have just given them my shoes.....................

One up the a$$ of the first guy. Then the other up the a$$ of the second guy!

 

[Certaindeaf]

"Yea, they'll match your "necktie"". lol
nice
Maybe next time you could take a picture of them for the cops.. you know, with the camera you were holding in your hand at the time.

 

[v0lcom13sn0w]

first,glad u are ok. second too bad u couldnt have pulled a dirty harry on them. "i gots ta know!"

 

[Spray-n-pray]

If you wear work boots, most dirtbags will leave you alone. Afterall, they wouldn't need any work wear.

Quoted for truth.

How do you starve a lowlife to death? Hide his food stamps under his workboots!

As for the OP, I'm glad it worked out well for you. It's amazing how a little resolve deters scumbags from taking advantage of what they think is an easy target. Good work.

 

[Velzey]

So they didn't have any visible weapon?

And what MAX station was it at? They have cameras!

 

[Medic!]

This sums it up pretty well.

And you must realize. Clint and I look the same [Only I'm bigger, meaner and more handsome].

 

[No_Regerts]

Que Gran Torino quotes!