Ditto Iron Dwarf. (edit) and Dirtbag [all great points sir, btw]
You guys ever notice how the men who can actually rip the snot out of someone don’t really feel the need to prove it?? Not unlike a good dog, just cause a chihuahua growls at him doesn’t mean he’s gonna bite it.
Don’t take offense OP and those are some nice toys you’ve acquired…
[quote]TheBodyGuard wrote:
powerful01 wrote:
My brass knuckles would have come in handy but they are tucked away on this beast that I call The Night Rod Special. Just in case my bad ass bike doesnt keep you away from me I have the brass knuckles.
That’s a damn nice bike. What model? Reminds me of my car.
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X2 That bike is SICK! ficking Night Rider on 2 wheels.
V
[quote]Iron Dwarf wrote:
I’m fuckin’ 46 and way past getting all insecure over some loser giving me the evil eye or calling me a name.
Life’s too short to get angry every time someone pushes your little buttons. I’ve better things to do than devise ways to get even all the time.
Now if said loser puts his hands on me or my loved ones, totally different story.[/quote]
I can’t even remember the last time someone did that to me. I guess I was probably still in college. People tend to pick up on insecurities. Outside of being around very drunk people who act differently than they normally do, I doubt too many big dudes are really getting stared down regularly. If you carry yourself like someone who gives a shit about people staring them down, then it is probably much more likely to happen.
[quote]Vegita wrote:
TheBodyGuard wrote:
powerful01 wrote:
My brass knuckles would have come in handy but they are tucked away on this beast that I call The Night Rod Special. Just in case my bad ass bike doesnt keep you away from me I have the brass knuckles.
That’s a damn nice bike. What model? Reminds me of my car.
X2 That bike is SICK! ficking Night Rider on 2 wheels.
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Is it fast. That’s the real question.
[quote]Iron Dwarf wrote:
I’m fuckin’ 46 and way past getting all insecure over some loser giving me the evil eye or calling me a name.
Life’s too short to get angry every time someone pushes your little buttons. I’ve better things to do than devise ways to get even all the time.
Now if said loser puts his hands on me or my loved ones, totally different story.[/quote]
Excellent post. And, with all those guns the op’s worried about some punks giving him the stink eye? Maybe you’re just itching to bust some caps at these meanies giving dirty looks and looking for some e-justification.
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I have to agree with everyone else who asked why you let it bother you. Posturing is a sign of weakness. You probably intimidate them and that’s the best they can do.
Being mad dogged is nothing new, those are not the guys you need to worry about. When someone walks up to you and busts you in the mouth while not saying a word, that is when you need to worry.
[quote]Professor X wrote:
Iron Dwarf wrote:
I’m fuckin’ 46 and way past getting all insecure over some loser giving me the evil eye or calling me a name.
Life’s too short to get angry every time someone pushes your little buttons. I’ve better things to do than devise ways to get even all the time.
Now if said loser puts his hands on me or my loved ones, totally different story.
I can’t even remember the last time someone did that to me. I guess I was probably still in college. People tend to pick up on insecurities. Outside of being around very drunk people who act differently than they normally do, I doubt too many big dudes are really getting stared down regularly. If you carry yourself like someone who gives a shit about people staring them down, then it is probably much more likely to happen.[/quote]
Except if you’re walking thru pollacktown in Camden NJ…and you don’t live there.
Thanks for all of the comments but I have another one myself.
Owning a firearm is a right and privilege that some of us in the USA have. How many people have you heard of that have lost their life because of some one was drugged up and went crazy? How many times have you heard on the news of some 70 year old being beaten for her purse and bystanders did nothing?
What if these wanna be thugs were beating your ass and no one helped you and now you drink your turkey and dressing threw a straw for the rest of your life? Obviously I dont want to be that person! I never said that I shot anyone or that was my goal on a daily basis. But If I feel that is what I need to do, well damn let it rain lead. I have a good lawyer so im not too worried about shooting someone to protect my life.
Everyones story is heard but only some people actually live to tell it themselves!
You live in some rude places. This would never happen where I am
Nice bike, nice guns.
You should come to NH if you want to talk about gun lovers with insecurities. Lets just say in a state without a law against unconcealed carry you have a bunch of fucks thinking their John Wayne.
[quote]MaximusB wrote:
Being mad dogged is nothing new, those are not the guys you need to worry about. When someone walks up to you and busts you in the mouth while not saying a word, that is when you need to worry. [/quote]
I think this is the best response ever. I like this one. Thanks
[quote]powerful01 wrote:
Thanks for all of the comments but I have another one myself.
Owning a firearm is a right and privilege that some of us in the USA have. How many people have you heard of that have lost their life because of some one was drugged up and went crazy? How many times have you heard on the news of some 70 year old being beaten for her purse and bystanders did nothing?
What if these wanna be thugs were beating your ass and no one helped you and now you drink your turkey and dressing threw a straw for the rest of your life? Obviously I dont want to be that person! I never said that I shot anyone or that was my goal on a daily basis. But If I feel that is what I need to do, well damn let it rain lead. I have a good lawyer so im not too worried about shooting someone to protect my life.
Everyones story is heard but only some people actually live to tell it themselves![/quote]
I own guns, quite a few as a matter of fact. I own them for two main reasons and one tertiary reason. One, I am a hunter that is my passion and guns are a tool of that endeavor. Two, I love shooting and the quest for utmost accuracy in my guns, so reloading and constant target shooting are hobbies as well. Three, I do like the safety aspect in regard to protecting my family and home from the unlikely but possible reality that an unsavory character will try to break into my home and cause harm or death.
With that being said I also have to admit to my dislike when I see guns used as an overcompensating tool for those with unresolved issues or inferiority complexes. Whenever I see someone overly flaunting any tool that can be used as an intimidating factor it makes think they are covering up some type of fear or weakness.
They are always going to be young insecure ‘gangsta’ or bullying types. Ninety percent of them are harmless cowards who I pay no attention to. When confronted, if ever, (as I don’t frequent areas they choose to flaunt their wares) at that time the appropriate survival action will be taken because I am a survivor. No need to mull over it on the net.
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For the record, I sincerely appreciate the more level headed responses and I generally adhere to them. But some of the comments characterizing the people doing the staring are very over-generalized. Where I’m from, and where I spend my days, someone staring at you like that is a direct challenge and a potential prelude to trouble.
In certain neighborhoods around here, people don’t trifle with you unless they mean it or are willing to get shit poppin. There is a difference between a kid and his clown “posse” in the burbs trying to ice grill you because he’s testing the limits of a fantasy world where he’s tupac or biggie - because he’s mad at his parents, hates his teachers, and is amped up on his latest mix tape CD or has just finished watching “menace II society” for the 5th time this week, and the 15 year old on a city block that is testing you and is willing to throw a hot one in your direction to prove it. Same ice grill, two different villians, two entirely different possible outcomes.
But I agree with the level headed advice here…personally, I was having some fun. The wannabe I’ll ignore unless he puts himself in my direct sights or impedes me in any manner. Unless he’s trying for a very overt display of bravery, I’ll ignore him. And I can’t remember when I’ve EVER been confronted by the wannabe - ever.
The latter really puts me to the edge because I can encounter it any given day and it has nothing to do with your size and whether you can fight…and this is where I’ll generally adopt the “until you put your hands on me” code because he’s going to put you to a choice between passing along and ignoring it, or a gun fight. Places around here, if you don’t live there, you keep it moving and ignore the stares…unless you want to trade bullets.
[quote]TheBodyGuard wrote:
Professor X wrote:
Iron Dwarf wrote:
I’m fuckin’ 46 and way past getting all insecure over some loser giving me the evil eye or calling me a name.
Life’s too short to get angry every time someone pushes your little buttons. I’ve better things to do than devise ways to get even all the time.
Now if said loser puts his hands on me or my loved ones, totally different story.
I can’t even remember the last time someone did that to me. I guess I was probably still in college. People tend to pick up on insecurities. Outside of being around very drunk people who act differently than they normally do, I doubt too many big dudes are really getting stared down regularly. If you carry yourself like someone who gives a shit about people staring them down, then it is probably much more likely to happen.
Except if you’re walking thru pollacktown in Camden NJ…and you don’t live there.
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No, I live in Houston, Tx and grew up on the south side. Like I said, I have had that happen, but not in a long while and not since I was much smaller. I even work in a pretty rough neighborhood so it isn’t like I’ve been sheltered and am speaking out of my ass.
[quote]powerful01 wrote:
Does anyone ever experience this:
I was in the store and some wannabe gangster was looking at me but would’nt make eye contact. When I saw him in the parking lot, him and his other wannabe gangster friends “mean mugged” me (staring while trying to intimidate) What were they trying to prove. I stared back. Is this supposed to induce fear. I hope to see all of them by themselves. I think I’m going to ask them if they think staring is rude. If they get the answer wrong , I’m going to slap the shit out of them them til they get it right. I would have done it then but these fuckers would have probably jumped me. I could have gotten 2 of them for sure but my 1911 was’nt in the car for the rest of them.
Also whoever in Golds Gym Waldorf, MD that found my Inzer wrist wraps give me my shit back.
And yeah ChapStick is part of my every day carry items.[/quote]
Ah so your the reason it’s so hard to conceal carry in MD…thanks.
[quote]JPCleary wrote:
Whose 1911 is that? The picture’s too blurry for me to read what’s on the slide…
I’m too slim to carry an XD…or really anything with a double stack magazine. That’s why I stick with the 1911 for CCW.
Here’s what I carry…the Kimber Tactical Ultra II.[/quote]
It’s a Kimber.
Edit: Oh never mind I didn’t read the whole post.
[quote]usmccds423 wrote:
JPCleary wrote:
Whose 1911 is that? The picture’s too blurry for me to read what’s on the slide…
I’m too slim to carry an XD…or really anything with a double stack magazine. That’s why I stick with the 1911 for CCW.
Here’s what I carry…the Kimber Tactical Ultra II.
It’s a Kimber.
Edit: Oh never mind I didn’t read the whole post. [/quote]
Op, sorry, but you kind of sound like a douche. Because someone held eye contact with you for more than 1 second, you decided to get all pissed off and make a post about it? Also making sure you included pictures of your weapons, your bike and that you “have a good lawyer”.
Sounds like you have a hidden agenda with this thread.
[quote]Professor X wrote:
TheBodyGuard wrote:
Professor X wrote:
Iron Dwarf wrote:
I’m fuckin’ 46 and way past getting all insecure over some loser giving me the evil eye or calling me a name.
Life’s too short to get angry every time someone pushes your little buttons. I’ve better things to do than devise ways to get even all the time.
Now if said loser puts his hands on me or my loved ones, totally different story.
I can’t even remember the last time someone did that to me. I guess I was probably still in college. People tend to pick up on insecurities. Outside of being around very drunk people who act differently than they normally do, I doubt too many big dudes are really getting stared down regularly. If you carry yourself like someone who gives a shit about people staring them down, then it is probably much more likely to happen.
Except if you’re walking thru pollacktown in Camden NJ…and you don’t live there.
No, I live in Houston, Tx and grew up on the south side. Like I said, I have had that happen, but not in a long while and not since I was much smaller. I even work in a pretty rough neighborhood so it isn’t like I’ve been sheltered and am speaking out of my ass.
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Didn’t imply you were 
But no one around here cares how big I am or if I can fight…I’ve had teenagers 120lbs dripping wet try it and I know that they’d let a hot one fly before they’d fight me. I have a very distinct choice: I can win the immediate altercation (if they are unarmed), and dodge bullets (hopefully) later that day, week or month - but it will come back to that.