WA State - Can I run over a carjacker?

[ATCclears]

I came across this video today and posted it after an incident (not a carjacking/robbery) that I experienced in Seattle last Friday. See separate post in this area of the Forums.


Washington Gun Law President, William Kirk, discusses a recent video that has been kicking around the online universe which showed an attempted carjacking in South Africa that ends rather quickly as the driver then utilized the car as a weapon to end the threat in a fairly quick fashion. So the question we answer today is "can you in fact, run over someone who is trying to carjack you?" The answer may surprise you so learn more and arm yourself with education today.

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[Howard1955]

"Can I run over a carjacker?"

It's okay with me.

Thump'em. Hard.

 

[Flopsweat]

You take the most expedient, readily available option to stop him from shooting you. In this case, I don't see any viable option other than running him over. If you try to drive around him, he's going to pass right by your window with a gun in his hand, and he may be a bit disappointed. You don't want that. If you reverse, he's got an even better shot at you through your windshield. If you stop, you're putting yourself at the mercy of a person who points guns at strangers to get what he wants. You definitely don't want that.

 

[ma96782]

Just an OPINION.

"Aim small, miss small."

BUT, But, but.....since.....
There are no Guarantees that your aim will be true. Not to mention, that it's a moving target.

So then......


BUT, But, but......if you do......
Be prepared to JUSTIFY your actions.

Aloha, Mark

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1st. Remember to.

 

[Stomper]

"Can I run over a carjacker?"

It's okay with me.

Thump'em. Hard.

Protester ten-pins, batter UP!!

 

[po18guy]

Lethal threat. Lethal response is reasonable - as long as there is no 'reasonable' alternative. Of course, recent case law controls this scenario.

 

[Howard1955]

Protester ten-pins, batter UP!!

Minneapolis.

 

[P7M13]

You take the most expedient, readily available option to stop him from shooting you. In this case, I don't see any viable option other than running him over. If you try to drive around him, he's going to pass right by your window with a gun in his hand, and he may be a bit disappointed. You don't want that. If you reverse, he's got an even better shot at you through your windshield. If you stop, you're putting yourself at the mercy of a person who points guns at strangers to get what he wants. You definitely don't want that.

Hit, then back up over them to check if they're OK and want you to call an ambulance.

 

[ma96782]

Hit, then back up over them to check if they're OK and want you to call an ambulance.

BUT, But, but.....did ya even try calling 911, first?

Aloha, Mark

PS....not on a/the JURY here. BUT, But, but.....

Have the Police (Ambulance Service, Politicians, etc.....) abrogated their responsibility to the people?

Oh yeah....

Defund the Police.
Staff Shortages.
Etc..... etc.....

 

[P7M13]

BUT, But, but.....did ya even try calling 911, first?

Aloha, Mark

No officer, was checking to see if he wanted me to call 911 for him....

 

[eustace_stelio]

"Can I run over a carjacker?" Oh yeah you can. It's as easy as hitting the gas.

G n R... gun it and run it.

 

[L84Cabo]

Scotty! I need RAMMING speed! Now Mr. Scott! NOW!

 

[ilikegunspdx]

Anybody remember the Seattle freeway protestors that got run over? I won't post the short video here as it's pretty graphic. But can be found on YouTube.

 

[Flopsweat]

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Anybody remember the Seattle freeway protestors that got run over? I won't post the short video here as it's pretty graphic. But can be found on YouTube.
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Was it this one?

Spoiler: NSFW

2 Women Hit By Car on Seattle Highway Closed Amid Protests

Two women were struck by a car whose driver sped through a protest-related closure on a freeway, authorities said early Saturday. One suffered life-threatening injuries and the other had serious injuries, Washington State Patrol spokesperson Trooper Rick Johnson tweeted. The Seattle Fire...

yewtu.be

 

[American123]

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Anybody remember the Seattle freeway protestors that got run over? I won't post the short video here as it's pretty graphic. But can be found on YouTube.
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Got what they asked for (even if they didn't realize it)

 

[Juniper9mm]

You can, but if your tires are overinflated you may be charged.

 

[eustace_stelio]

Was it this one?

Spoiler: NSFW

2 Women Hit By Car on Seattle Highway Closed Amid Protests

Two women were struck by a car whose driver sped through a protest-related closure on a freeway, authorities said early Saturday. One suffered life-threatening injuries and the other had serious injuries, Washington State Patrol spokesperson Trooper Rick Johnson tweeted. The Seattle Fire...

yewtu.be

I mean what did they expect being on an interstate at night?

Apparently this happened to a guy over the weekend near Woodburn. He tried to carjack people on I5 after wrecking his car. Ended the same, up and over.

 

[American123]

In Seattle (my stomping grounds) had I been in that driver's position I would have likely noticed people on the road far earlier than before I was on the freeway, while still on the onramp. Put it in reverse and go back up the onramp and go a few miles down the road and get on I-5.

Primary reason is I care more about not damaging my car than their lives and putting it in reverse seems like the most prudent choice to avoid damage to my car.

I've seen another video (not white car video) in the white care video I don't know how you do that without hitting people. They literally used cars to block off the road. A reasonable person doesn't perceive them as having good intentions.

 

[Alexx1401]

Was it this one?

Spoiler: NSFW

2 Women Hit By Car on Seattle Highway Closed Amid Protests

Two women were struck by a car whose driver sped through a protest-related closure on a freeway, authorities said early Saturday. One suffered life-threatening injuries and the other had serious injuries, Washington State Patrol spokesperson Trooper Rick Johnson tweeted. The Seattle Fire...

yewtu.be

Poor driving skills, he only got 2? Should have gone back for an attempt at a spare

 

[American123]

You could tell the driver was obviously somewhat concerned because they slowed down after the car strike, personally, I'd call 911, while continuing to drive. The people in the road were a threat. Call 911 and keep driving. Cops can come to your house to talk to you. Calling 911 to report what happen shows you are not fleeing from the scene, just fleeing the danger that is at the scene.