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So about an hour ago, I was getting off of the freeway coming from a friends out in Thurston Co. I take the 'Outlet Mall' Exit, and I definitely needed gas. I went to Shell about a half mile down the road. My heater was blasting, and today was a gorgeous day. I had ditched my jacket in the back seat of my car- So now I am OC. I always have my sidearm in the middle of my back, In a bianchi minimalist holster. ( I carry here for a couple reasons)
1 - When carrying concealed I like to think ahead. Alot of people have become very comfortable with armed robbery over the last few years. So comfortable that people tend to get jacked while facing a 'Bad-Guy'. So when someone has a gun, knife,swoard,slingshot,brass knuckles, or a set of ninja turtle nun-chucks to my face. I will very generously reach for my .45 Instead of my wallet. All the time it looks like I'll be forking over my goods. Not. I hope my hollow point was worth the battle buddy.
2 - I don't like to print when I'm carrying concealed and I cant for the life of me stand baggy clothes.
3- I'm a very quick draw ; Right handed from my lower back.
Anyways - I went to select the gas I needed which was the 92 Octane (stupid BMW's) but the machine wouldnt turn on. I run inside to ask the attendent (while OC the whole time) I come back out and there is a suburu outback . The man pumping didnt seem to notice, Or even care as I was running back and fourth a couple times (I had to go get my keys - Left em' on the counter) . So I come back out . And I start pumping.. He strikes up short convo. about my car, the year and asks how I like it.He was super friendly . But as I turned to hang up the nozzle, and grab my gas cap off the top of the pump he goes ' HOLY SHIOT, Are you serious???!' with the tone of voice like I just robbed the place,and now my hair is on fire?
I knew what had just happend as my gun was in his total line of site. At this point he freaks out. He begins mocking me for carrying a gun in the first place. He told me that he used to be a peace officer and that is grounds for getting myself shot! He continued to tell me that he was calling the police because "it's brandishing a lethal weapon" and that 'I was violating his civil rights' I was trying to tell him the laws, the codes, and the RCWs left and right.. The guy tells me to 'Shut up so he can use his phone' Bear in mind I am in the military.. I have a high patience level but a short tolerance for assholes. I asked him politely to calm down (while he is on the phone with who I may assume was some form of dispatch) the next thing out of his mouth was our location - and that I was showing off my firearm in plain view.
What this guy does next blows me away.. He tells me he's not going to like watching the police shoot me for being a fool, Gets in his car, and LOCKS the door!!! I wanted to laugh SO incredibly hard I kept my calm, And told him I would gladly wait for the LEO's to show up. He pulls his car over to the side of the building, and I can see the light of his mobile phone casting on his face. Obviously he was making this matter even worse.. I start getting in my car.. It had been almost ten minutes I had stood there waiting, I also went inside got an energy drink, and some blistex. came back out.. I took mental note of the guys lisence plate.. ( you never know ) but after a couple more minutes. I figured.. This guy Is blowing smoke up my ass.. So I got in my car.. HE JOGS OVER TO MY WINDOW !!!!!
------As if you're not starting enough trouble right??!! Now hes running towards me!
He told me that he was taking down my make and model so he could report me if I left the " scene of the crime ".....? Crime?....What crime?... UGH!!!!
I got unlatched my seatbelt, Grabbed my wallet, and got out. I looked at him like he was the most idiotic person I have ever seen in my life! He kept asking why I had a gun, telling me I was looking for trouble.. I pulled out my military ID and CPL and practically shoved them down his throat.
He asked if I was active duty and if I was an officer.. (his temper calming now) I told him I carry for my protection, I explained that I was hot, and concealing wasnt as important as getting home safely and checking on my family. This ASS wipe tells me he was sorry, and attempts to shake my hand!!! " he said I support our troops all the way.. But you shouldnt carry that THING like that" . I say.. Like a total ass.. "so am I free to go?" he just kept saying sorry... I left.
I know you centralia Guys will relate with me when I say... WTF!!!!!! are all centralians like this..Or do I just find the winners!!! It's been almost an hour and a half now. And I havent heard from any LEO's or anyone else. I cant wait until the people like THIS stroll by our OC BBQ.
Man.. Im just incredibly irritated with the situation. I know I probably didnt handle myself in the best manner.. And I do regret my jerky tone.. But there was NO reasoning with this man.
I hope this wasnt too much to read. UGHHH
So about an hour ago, I was getting off of the freeway coming from a friends out in Thurston Co. I take the 'Outlet Mall' Exit, and I definitely needed gas. I went to Shell about a half mile down the road. My heater was blasting, and today was a gorgeous day. I had ditched my jacket in the back seat of my car- So now I am OC. I always have my sidearm in the middle of my back, In a bianchi minimalist holster. ( I carry here for a couple reasons)
1 - When carrying concealed I like to think ahead. Alot of people have become very comfortable with armed robbery over the last few years. So comfortable that people tend to get jacked while facing a 'Bad-Guy'. So when someone has a gun, knife,swoard,slingshot,brass knuckles, or a set of ninja turtle nun-chucks to my face. I will very generously reach for my .45 Instead of my wallet. All the time it looks like I'll be forking over my goods. Not. I hope my hollow point was worth the battle buddy.
2 - I don't like to print when I'm carrying concealed and I cant for the life of me stand baggy clothes.
3- I'm a very quick draw ; Right handed from my lower back.
Anyways - I went to select the gas I needed which was the 92 Octane (stupid BMW's) but the machine wouldnt turn on. I run inside to ask the attendent (while OC the whole time) I come back out and there is a suburu outback . The man pumping didnt seem to notice, Or even care as I was running back and fourth a couple times (I had to go get my keys - Left em' on the counter) . So I come back out . And I start pumping.. He strikes up short convo. about my car, the year and asks how I like it.He was super friendly . But as I turned to hang up the nozzle, and grab my gas cap off the top of the pump he goes ' HOLY SHIOT, Are you serious???!' with the tone of voice like I just robbed the place,and now my hair is on fire?
I knew what had just happend as my gun was in his total line of site. At this point he freaks out. He begins mocking me for carrying a gun in the first place. He told me that he used to be a peace officer and that is grounds for getting myself shot! He continued to tell me that he was calling the police because "it's brandishing a lethal weapon" and that 'I was violating his civil rights' I was trying to tell him the laws, the codes, and the RCWs left and right.. The guy tells me to 'Shut up so he can use his phone' Bear in mind I am in the military.. I have a high patience level but a short tolerance for assholes. I asked him politely to calm down (while he is on the phone with who I may assume was some form of dispatch) the next thing out of his mouth was our location - and that I was showing off my firearm in plain view.
What this guy does next blows me away.. He tells me he's not going to like watching the police shoot me for being a fool, Gets in his car, and LOCKS the door!!! I wanted to laugh SO incredibly hard I kept my calm, And told him I would gladly wait for the LEO's to show up. He pulls his car over to the side of the building, and I can see the light of his mobile phone casting on his face. Obviously he was making this matter even worse.. I start getting in my car.. It had been almost ten minutes I had stood there waiting, I also went inside got an energy drink, and some blistex. came back out.. I took mental note of the guys lisence plate.. ( you never know ) but after a couple more minutes. I figured.. This guy Is blowing smoke up my ass.. So I got in my car.. HE JOGS OVER TO MY WINDOW !!!!!
------As if you're not starting enough trouble right??!! Now hes running towards me!
He told me that he was taking down my make and model so he could report me if I left the " scene of the crime ".....? Crime?....What crime?... UGH!!!!
I got unlatched my seatbelt, Grabbed my wallet, and got out. I looked at him like he was the most idiotic person I have ever seen in my life! He kept asking why I had a gun, telling me I was looking for trouble.. I pulled out my military ID and CPL and practically shoved them down his throat.
He asked if I was active duty and if I was an officer.. (his temper calming now) I told him I carry for my protection, I explained that I was hot, and concealing wasnt as important as getting home safely and checking on my family. This ASS wipe tells me he was sorry, and attempts to shake my hand!!! " he said I support our troops all the way.. But you shouldnt carry that THING like that" . I say.. Like a total ass.. "so am I free to go?" he just kept saying sorry... I left.
I know you centralia Guys will relate with me when I say... WTF!!!!!! are all centralians like this..Or do I just find the winners!!! It's been almost an hour and a half now. And I havent heard from any LEO's or anyone else. I cant wait until the people like THIS stroll by our OC BBQ.
Man.. Im just incredibly irritated with the situation. I know I probably didnt handle myself in the best manner.. And I do regret my jerky tone.. But there was NO reasoning with this man.
I hope this wasnt too much to read. UGHHH