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My humble apologies for derailing the topic thread...
The thug brandished a firearm. Fortunately, no one was hurt. The woman admits to escalating the situation. Even the smallest automobiles are capable of killing someone.
We all need to remember our manners, ESPECIALLY on the road and when carrying a firearm. Whenever we "strap on" a firearm, we are accepting a higher level of responsibility and need to maintain even MORE self-control than most people do. We can't afford to "lose our minds" in a silly disagreement on the highway or anywhere else.
When I was younger and long before I ever started OC or CCing, I had "poor driving manners" and often annoyed other drivers. After a couple people getting so pissed off they followed me for 20 minutes or more, I decided to drive less agressively. I'd like to think I've grown up a lot. Now I just vent verbally in the confines of my own vehicle (which still annoys my family), but I feel better after I verbally vent in the safety of my own vehicle.
I don't make hand gestures or even make eye contact with other drivers (In some places, that's a sign of weakness
). When I encounter someone that is obviously in a hurry to go somewhere, I get OUT of the way. it isn't worth getting into an car wreck or gunfight over. I see daily examples of road rage. Fortunately, I'm always a witness to these incidents and not a participant.
Sometimes when carrying a firearm, your best tactic is to remain invisible or low-profile rather than bring attention to yourself. Suprise is often a strong part of a good defense. Whenever I OC, I'm also ready to CC if the situation looks like I may want to remain anonymous.