Aaron1124
Regular Member
I am often asked why I carry O.C. spray and a taser, if I have a gun. My response is always the same. I do not *wish* to kill anyone. If I were ever in a situation that could be deescalated without the use of a firearm, then it's a win situation. There's no winners in someone getting shot. Having blood on your hands is a huge burden. I am trained in Mixed Martial Arts and Krav Maga, and continue to train, but I never wish to engage in empty handed combat in a non-controlled environment. There is too much that can go wrong.
There are also different levels of threats where drawing my firearm would be inappropriate, but spraying O.C. or firing my taser would not be. I use to work security at the Gateway Center property in Federal Way. One night, I found myself in a situation where I had to use my spray. The last movie of the theater had just ended, and everyone was leaving the property. All other businesses were closed, so I was conducting a property foot patrol. As I headed back to my office to file my log, I noticed a pick up truck in the parking lot with it's music blasting pretty loud. I walked over to the truck to see who was in it, and took notice of the plate number prior to talking to the men occupying the truck.
As I approached the passenger side, I noticed the passenger was drinking a beer. I politely asked him if he could make his way off the property, as the businesses are now closed, and the owners have a "No Trespassing After Business Hours" policy. He started copping an attitude instantly. The driver was talking on his cell phone. I also informed him that he can't have any alcohol on the property, as no businesses have a liquor license, and no not allow it on the property. He then replied by throwing his beer at me and cursing some obscenities. I could have been an *******, but instead requested him to leave. His friend/driver got off his phone and apologized for his friend, and started his truck. The passenger then opened his door and proceeded to stagger out. He was clearly heavily intoxicated. I told him not to take any steps closer to me, while his driver was yelling at him to get back in the car.
I took a few steps back, while telling him to get back in his car. My words meant nothing to him, and he wanted to fight. I wasn't going to engage in a fight with him because I did not know if he had a weapon. I decided to pull out my can of VEXOR O.C. Spray and sprayed him in the face. I unloaded the entire can on him. He instantly freaked out, and started flailing all over the place. His driver then got out of the car and basically threw his friend back inside, all while apologizing. They sped off.
I then made a 911 call to report the incident. I informed the dispatcher that the man was approaching me in a violent manner, and I pepper sprayed him. All in all, I got a phone call from a police officer about 10 minutes later, saying he found the two and their truck about two blocks down the road. Apparently the driver had to pull over to tend to his friend because his face was burning so bad. The officer asked me if he brandished a weapon, and I said no. He informed me the man had a 6" hunting knife in his jacket pocket, and placed him under arrest. The officer came back and took my information, and said I may be subpoenaed as a witness if the man decides to take his case to trial.
Turned out he took a plea bargain with the prosecutor.
After reading that, what would you guys have done in that situation? I was armed with my firearm, but didn't feel the need to draw it.
There are also different levels of threats where drawing my firearm would be inappropriate, but spraying O.C. or firing my taser would not be. I use to work security at the Gateway Center property in Federal Way. One night, I found myself in a situation where I had to use my spray. The last movie of the theater had just ended, and everyone was leaving the property. All other businesses were closed, so I was conducting a property foot patrol. As I headed back to my office to file my log, I noticed a pick up truck in the parking lot with it's music blasting pretty loud. I walked over to the truck to see who was in it, and took notice of the plate number prior to talking to the men occupying the truck.
As I approached the passenger side, I noticed the passenger was drinking a beer. I politely asked him if he could make his way off the property, as the businesses are now closed, and the owners have a "No Trespassing After Business Hours" policy. He started copping an attitude instantly. The driver was talking on his cell phone. I also informed him that he can't have any alcohol on the property, as no businesses have a liquor license, and no not allow it on the property. He then replied by throwing his beer at me and cursing some obscenities. I could have been an *******, but instead requested him to leave. His friend/driver got off his phone and apologized for his friend, and started his truck. The passenger then opened his door and proceeded to stagger out. He was clearly heavily intoxicated. I told him not to take any steps closer to me, while his driver was yelling at him to get back in the car.
I took a few steps back, while telling him to get back in his car. My words meant nothing to him, and he wanted to fight. I wasn't going to engage in a fight with him because I did not know if he had a weapon. I decided to pull out my can of VEXOR O.C. Spray and sprayed him in the face. I unloaded the entire can on him. He instantly freaked out, and started flailing all over the place. His driver then got out of the car and basically threw his friend back inside, all while apologizing. They sped off.
I then made a 911 call to report the incident. I informed the dispatcher that the man was approaching me in a violent manner, and I pepper sprayed him. All in all, I got a phone call from a police officer about 10 minutes later, saying he found the two and their truck about two blocks down the road. Apparently the driver had to pull over to tend to his friend because his face was burning so bad. The officer asked me if he brandished a weapon, and I said no. He informed me the man had a 6" hunting knife in his jacket pocket, and placed him under arrest. The officer came back and took my information, and said I may be subpoenaed as a witness if the man decides to take his case to trial.
Turned out he took a plea bargain with the prosecutor.
After reading that, what would you guys have done in that situation? I was armed with my firearm, but didn't feel the need to draw it.