Hello all, here is today's article posted on TheArmoryLife.com. It is titled “Lessons Learned: Facing Down a Carjacking” and can be found at https://www.thearmorylife.com/lessons-from-a-carjacking/.
Lessons Learned: Facing Down a Carjacking
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The Night Rider
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I have to ask this question, this apparently was going on for a couple blocks, through a couple intersections and during a couple of traffic light cycles.
A left or right turn after the other car had cleared the intersection would have ended the whole episode then and there.
If things are looking that squirrely to you shouldn't evasion be the first option always?
A left or right turn after the other car had cleared the intersection would have ended the whole episode then and there.
If things are looking that squirrely to you shouldn't evasion be the first option always?
Onewolf426
Professional
Why follow behind a vehicle that is going 15 MPH under the speed limit? And if they are acting suspiciously, go in a different direction.
Thanks for sharing your story. Your training certainly helped but as you noted, it’s hard to know exactly how you’ll react in the moment when your mind is racing. It certainly heightens my situational awareness and has me considering a dash cam.Hello all, here is today's article posted on TheArmoryLife.com. It is titled “Lessons Learned: Facing Down a Carjacking” and can be found at https://www.thearmorylife.com/lessons-from-a-carjacking/.
powerboatr
Professional
agreed
when had to drive in overseas locale's head on a swivel
never get boxed in and if something looks amiss, change course and get distance between you and them..1st rule.
although in italy it was UBER hard to have any distance
UAE and dubai it was drive baby drive and Ukraine it was drive and let the passengers inventory the surroundings as you boot scooted back to the safe spot in a non attention getting manner
never get boxed in the center lane
Thanks for the link, Mike.
I am pretty sure the author already knows what he should have done. I am not familiar with him and don’t know his background, but it takes a certain amount of courage to admit your mistakes like he did. I am glad he survived the encounter with no lasting effects other than a desire to improve. Good article.
I am pretty sure the author already knows what he should have done. I am not familiar with him and don’t know his background, but it takes a certain amount of courage to admit your mistakes like he did. I am glad he survived the encounter with no lasting effects other than a desire to improve. Good article.