Gang Problems?

AL Ranger said:

Not much of a gang problem around here. Most of us in OC in Alabama carry recorders (audio/video) in case of problems. We'd get the whole thing recorded and hand it over to the cops.

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Mike Hunt said:

In my experience, most of them tend to gawk for a second, then steer clear. I'm guessing that since 99.999% of them would have no idea it's legal, they may assume you're a plainclothes cop. (or simply nuts for carrying openly) That being said, I'm glad they steer clear regardless of the reason. That's what I WANT the little cretins to do.

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OPS MARINE said:

I'm going to agree with Mike Hunt here. Most of the gang members in my area just sort of look, speak amongst themselves, and avoid any contact with me whatsoever. I saw some at Safeway right before I left for Vegas. Just because I had the opportunity, I kept looking at the one who was "the leader" of that group. He kept looking away and his friends were getting squirrely. I walked toward him and said, "Did you get your notice?" He said "No sir." and he looked like he was about to sh#! himself.

I took a little of the bass out of my voice and said "Mike? Did you change your hair?" as though I were speaking to an acquaintance. He took a deep relaxing breath and said, "I'm Manuel ***** sir." And reached for his ID in his wallet, which was already in his hand. I told him it's okay, and I made a mistake. We laughed about it and I waited for him to walk away. He did. Quickly.

I realize this was not the right thing to do, but reading the situation, I felt sure I could get away clean. I didn't impersonate, I just asked him a question. I did not allow him to show me the ID, because that would constitute impersonation as well. I guess the long and short of it is he thought he was going to stare me down in the store, and I was determined to show him I was not afraid.

While I don't anticipate doing that again, I have to admit it was fulfilling to see him turn and move so quickly.

On another note, just picking up a pizza can get eyeballs attached to you if you're on the "wrong" side of town. I just don't go into those areas unless I have no alternative.

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OPS MARINE said:

I'm going to agree with Mike Hunt here. Most of the gang members in my area just sort of look, speak amongst themselves, and avoid any contact with me whatsoever. I saw some at Safeway right before I left for Vegas. Just because I had the opportunity, I kept looking at the one who was "the leader" of that group. He kept looking away and his friends were getting squirrely. I walked toward him and said, "Did you get your notice?" He said "No sir." and he looked like he was about to sh#! himself.

I took a little of the bass out of my voice and said "Mike? Did you change your hair?" as though I were speaking to an acquaintance. He took a deep relaxing breath and said, "I'm Manuel ***** sir." And reached for his ID in his wallet, which was already in his hand. I told him it's okay, and I made a mistake. We laughed about it and I waited for him to walk away. He did. Quickly.

I realize this was not the right thing to do, but reading the situation, I felt sure I could get away clean. I didn't impersonate, I just asked him a question. I did not allow him to show me the ID, because that would constitute impersonation as well. I guess the long and short of it is he thought he was going to stare me down in the store, and I was determined to show him I was not afraid.

While I don't anticipate doing that again, I have to admit it was fulfilling to see him turn and move so quickly.

On another note, just picking up a pizza can get eyeballs attached to you if you're on the "wrong" side of town. I just don't go into those areas unless I have no alternative.

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