Ladies Always Be Aware

[kawGIRL]

It may save a life. A candle is not dimmed by lighting another candle. This was going to be for the ladies only, but guys, if you love your mothers, wives, sisters, daughters, etc., you may want to pass it onto them, as well it's better to be safe than sorry.

We can now add to the list of victims the retired 77 yr. old TCU professor from Ft Worth whose body was found last week in Oklahoma--and the 11 yr.old in Sarasota, FL. Because of these recent abductions in daylight hours, refresh yourself of these things to do in an emergency situation...This is for you, and for you to share with your wife, your children, everyone you know.


1. Tip from Tae Kwon Do: The elbow is the strongest point on your body. If you are close enough to use it, do!


2. Learned this from a tourist guide in New Orleans. If a robber asks for your wallet and/or purse, DO NOT HAND IT TO HIM . Toss it away from you....chances are that he is more interested in your wallet and/or purse than you, and he will go for the wallet/purse. RUN LIKE MAD IN THE OTHER DIRECTION!


3. If you are ever thrown into the trunk of a car, kick out the back tail lights and stick your arm out the hole and start waving like crazy. The driver won't see you, but everybody else will. This has saved lives.


4. Women have a tendency to get into their cars after shopping, eating, working, etc., and just sit (doing their checkbook, or making a list, etc. DON'T DO THIS!) The predator will be watching you, and this is the perfect opportunity for him to get in on the passenger side, put a gun to your head, and tell you where to go. AS SOON AS YOU GET INTO YOUR CAR, LOCK THE DOORS AND LEAVE.


5. A few notes about getting into your car in a parking lot, or parking garage:

A.) Be aware: look around you, look into your car, at the passenger side floor, and in the back seat.

B..) If you are parked next to a big van, enter your car from the passenger door. Most serial killers attack their victims by pulling them into their vans while the women are attempting to get into their cars.

C.) Look at the car parked on the driver's side of your vehicle, and the passenger side. If a male is sitting alone in the seat nearest your car, you may want to walk back into the mall, or work, and get a guard/policeman to walk you back out.

IT IS ALWAYS BETTER TO BE SAFE THAN SORRY. (And better paranoid than dead.)


6. ALWAYS take the elevator instead of the stairs. (Stairwells are horrible places to be alone and the perfect crime spot).


7. If the predator has a gun and you are not under his control, ALWAYS RUN! The predator will only hit you (a running target) 4 in 100 times; And even then, it most likely WILL NOT be a vital organ. RUN!


8. As women, we are always trying to be sympathetic: STOP . It may get you raped, or killed. Ted Bundy, the serial killer, was a good-looking, well educated man, who ALWAYS played on the sympathies of unsuspecting women. He walked with a cane, or a limp, and often asked "for help" into his vehicle or with his vehicle, which is when he abducted his next victim.


9. Another Safety Point: Someone just told me that her friend heard a crying baby on her porch the night before last, and she called the police because it was late and she thought it was weird. The police told her "Whatever you do, DO NOT open the door."

The lady then said that it sounded like the baby had cra wled near a window, and she was worried that it would crawl to the street and get run over. The policeman said, "We already have a unit on the way, whatever you do, DO NOT open the door." He told her that they think a serial killer has a baby's cry recorded, and uses it to coax women out of their homes thinking that someone dropped off a baby. He said they have not verified it, but have had several calls by women saying that they hear baby crying outside their doors, when they're home alone at night.

Please pass this on and DO NOT open the door for a crying baby. This should probably be taken seriously because the Crying Baby theory was mentioned on America's Most Wanted this past Saturday when they profiled the serial killer in Louisiana.

[lil_Mrs._Honda1]

what a great reminder ! I sent it out to all my friends and all of my daughters college friends !
thanks
Deanna

[qt314nfla]

Thanks for the added info and the reminder about things that should be no brainers for us.  We all hear these things and make them a part of our lives for a short time afterwards.  Unfortunately, the new safety habits don't usually stick and we need reminders.  I know I do.

[Ms.Mud]

The whole baby crying is creepy! I would have opened the door before I called the police! Thanks for the info!

[Ms.Mud]

 [smiley=Shocked.gif] [smiley=Shocked.gif] [smiley=Shocked.gif] [smiley=Shocked.gif]Update [smiley=Shocked.gif] Just looked up the crying baby thing on www.snoops.com and it said it was false. Thank God! It's the whole Urban Legend thing!

[Chela]

Thanks, we need to be aware of our surroundings and stop being in such a hurry to get every where.  I think when we are hurried or rushed is when we can be easily attacked.

[CAOSPOP]

Guys False or not That is a good idea and there are a lot of wierd aaaaazzzzzzz people out there!!!! Girls CYA get a gun learn to use it REFUSE to be a victim.

[kawGIRL]

A Taurus UltraLight Titanium 38 concealed works for me  

[mudluvn14]

Been meaning to have one of those (not that one necessarily).  I've shot guns a few times but never actually been taught how to use them properly.  Wouldn't mind spending some days at the shooting range to practice.  Wouldn't feel comfortable having one until I was confident about using it.  

[qt314nfla]

Been meaning to have one of those (not that one necessarily).  I've shot guns a few times but never actually been taught how to use them properly.  Wouldn't mind spending some days at the shooting range to practice.  Wouldn't feel comfortable having one until I was confident about using it.  

My suggestion would be to take a course on gun safety.  If you chose to have it with you take a conceal carry course.  The statistics w/ guns are astounding.  Yes I have mine, and I've spent some time shooting competition.  I am a huge gun safety advocate.  Learn more than just how to shoot. Learn everything about them including how to clean them.  If you just go out and shoot w/o cleaning it you could have other problems w/ the gun should you ever really need it.

[MuddFreak77]

QT314


  I agree with you, when I was a young boy, my father made me clean the guns and know how to break them down before he would let me shoot them.  I also have my CCP and never leave home without my pistol and permit.  Hopefully I will never have to draw it but I know its there if I need it.

Carl

[CAOSPOP]

I'm really happy to hear all your responses about firearms and your  willingness not to become a victim !!!! I've help several people with there firearm purchases here in miami such as making an informed decision on which firearm to what loads to use. If I can be any help PM i'm here to help. Manny

[big-daddy]

My wife refuses to carry a firearm because of my son been 7 years old. She knows how to shoot very well and very street wise. But still I worry… So what I did is both my son and wife as a Nextel Phone. I use the GPS tracking feature on the phone to keep track of them. My son carries it in his book bag and knows it’s for emergency use only and not to play with it. I can use it on any PC and locate them instantly. And the police can use it to track them down. It has a 30 day history, so now I know how many times she went to the Mall. And yes she knows she being tracked. Kawgirl great choice on handgun, girls notice that the hammer is design to not grab your cloth when pull out of your pocket. Heres a picture of my desert eagle 50.ae.

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[semperfi13]

Thank you for the info we tend to forget some times.

[kawGIRL]

Hey Casey - I have a private Gun range if you want to learn how to shoot (close to Sebring ) I have a 22 that would be perfect for you to try.  The invite to my camp is still open.

I totally agree with QT314Nfla take the Conceals Weapons Safety Class EVEN IF YOU DON'T GET A PERMIT!!!  I recommend anyone that has a gun in the house to also do so!  Nothing worse than knowing a gun is in the house and using it in the heat of the moment without a clue in the middle of the night.

I always dismantle and clean my guns therefore I know ever thing about it.

[CAOSPOP]

My wife refuses to carry a firearm because of my son been 7 years old. She knows how to shoot very well and very street wise. But still I worry… So what I did is both my son and wife as a Nextel Phone. I use the GPS tracking feature on the phone to keep track of them. My son carries it in his book bag and knows it’s for emergency use only and not to play with it. I can use it on any PC and locate them instantly. And the police can use it to track them down. It has a 30 day history, so now I know how many times she went to the Mall. And yes she knows she being tracked. Kawgirl great choice on handgun, girls notice that the hammer is design to not grab your cloth when pull out of your pocket. Heres a picture of my desert eagle 50.ae.

Great Idea How do you do it...

[CAOSPOP]

I agree with you girls carrying a concealed firearm is a BIG responsibility. I know that we have all gone through this but remember you can get charged with a crime if you leave a firearm at a childs reach. Non the less its a tragedy that we can only dream of. Remember girls weigh out you obtions before you deside to draw down on someone and ALLWAYS expect the worst. There will allways be someone better than you and that gun can be taken away from you just as easily as you pulled it out. All you can really do I CONSTANT PRACTICE. By the way i've seen guns taken from guys too. Dont think im picking on the girls.  

[CAOSPOP]

This is great for a back-up or all around carry. I got mine for ankle carry and inside the pants holster.Very light and smith's lifetime warranty. Smith & Wesson 642 Airweight.

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[CAOSPOP]

Here's an alternative.  Get a bodyguard .

[kawGIRL]

Is that the S&W?

Jeff has the Taurus 357 Titanium Concealed.

He just got this at the last Gun Show.... the new Rugar P345

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[CAOSPOP]

The revolver is a S&W 642 and the Semi Auto is a Glock 23 .40 cal.

How does your hubby like the .357. I was thinking of getting one for work. Its just the Sig-Sauer manufactured that round and its still pretty new. I here it packs a nice punch.

[kawGIRL]

Is somebody Posting and then deleting?  I have all these replies from today (18 ) in my email but not here?

Whats up?

[CAOSPOP]

I donno

[CAOSPOP]

Here are some better pics. I love this piece. I got it with 3 high capacity magazines. Extended slide and magazine release. Trijicon night sites. $ 420.. out the door. It's a great gun Ive seen more girls with this type of gun that the ole wheel guns. The Glock is vert east to shoot its the same trigger pull every shot. BUT YOU DO NEED TO PRACTICE WITH IT !!!! It comes with a 5.5 lbs trigger pull out of the box and NO SAFETY !!!! This is a very serious gun. Several Law enforcement angencies will only allow you to carry it. Ive droped mine got suck in the mud with it at rodman V no rust no problem pick it up and shoot. Lightweight for the punch. and it will take 13+1 on a high capacity magazine.

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[kawGIRL]

How does your hubby like the .357. I was thinking of getting one for work. Its just the Sig-Sauer manufactured that round and its still pretty new. I here it packs a nice punch.

He loves it.  It is alot of gun for the size I can't shoot it anymore, it about rips my thumb off ...shot it one time.
I think it has something to do with the FLAMES shooting out of the end of the barrel too LOL  [smiley=Pinch.gif] Mine shoots flames too but with less PUNCH.  

[CAOSPOP]

Yeah thats what ive heard the .357sig kicks like a mule just like the 10mm. But if you feel good with your Taurus you cant go wrong. The .38 is still a very popular round for personal defense as well as law enforcement. Just choose the right ammo and you cant go wrong. What good does it do for you if the gun you carry is to powerfull for you. Your doing more bad that good cuz when the time comes you can't hit the target or god forbid someone else. All I can say is practicepracticepractice. I got to the range at least once every two weeks. Well I go to my jobs range and they give us all the ammo we want to shoot.

[kawGIRL]

here is the 357

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[CAOSPOP]

Girl you cant go wrong with a .357. I dint even think i needed that much power. Thats why i got a .38

[big-daddy]

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Girl you cant go wrong with a .357. I dint even think i needed that much power. Thats why i got a .38

Hey Manny, The bigger the better! If she can shoot it, good for her. Remember why police went from there 9mm to 40 cal. The bullets bounce off windshields:   :-/ and for your info the best self defense round is a 45 cal. ask anybody that as one, all about impact. Any time you want to go shoot at trail glade let me know, let you shoot the 50.ae...  3 foot flame in the daytime.  

[qt314nfla]

Got my 1911 45 compact.  Great gun but you'd better be good at shooting it.  With the recoil if your not use to it there is a tendancy to over compensate.  I've shot a little competition and helped ppl learn to shoot.  I have found that women do very well w/ 9mm.  I do agree though if you practice you can shoot anything.  Let's just say I've shot enough that you don't want to be on the receiving end of anything I'm dishing out.

[CAOSPOP]

Got my 1911 45 compact.  Great gun but you'd better be good at shooting it.  With the recoil if your not use to it there is a tendancy to over compensate.  I've shot a little competition and helped ppl learn to shoot.  I have found that women do very well w/ 9mm.  I do agree though if you practice you can shoot anything.  Let's just say I've shot enough that you don't want to be on the receiving end of anything I'm dishing out.

Will you Marry Me  [smiley=bow.gif]LOL

Ive been looking for a 1911 for a while can never find one I love to shoot .45's.

[CAOSPOP]

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Hey Manny, The bigger the better! If she can shoot it, good for her. Remember why police went from there 9mm to 40 cal. The bullets bounce off windshields:   :-/ and for your info the best self defense round is a 45 cal. ask anybody that as one, all about impact. Any time you want to go shoot at trail glade let me know, let you shoot the 50.ae...  3 foot flame in the daytime.  

I don't disagree with you . I like the power of the .45 ACP the 9mm is Ballistically a very fast round . I does pack a nice nice punch. I choose the .40 to kinda meet it in the middle. On Ballistic Jelly the .40 measured at about 1100 FPS with the federal tactical that i get from work and with the size of the actual round it measured up pretty well on fragmentation upon impact. Once the bullet hits the target is slows down rapidly due to its size tearing up everything in its path. Just like the .45acp. The .45 ACP did it at about 900 to 1000 FPS. You must admit the .45 ACP is a great round for self defense but the trigectary upon leaving the muzzle has a significate drop in comparison to the 9mm and the .40. You need to practice with any gun but if your good with a .45. your a dangerous MOFOE. I just carry the .38 for back-up and dressy porposes. By the way i'd love to shoot that .50 cal If you got a .40 I got about 1000 rds that we can go play with. Ive just never been to trail glades i hear you gotta take a class before you shoot there.

[CAOSPOP]

Got my 1911 45 compact.  Great gun but you'd better be good at shooting it.  With the recoil if your not use to it there is a tendancy to over compensate.  I've shot a little competition and helped ppl learn to shoot.  I have found that women do very well w/ 9mm.  I do agree though if you practice you can shoot anything.  Let's just say I've shot enough that you don't want to be on the receiving end of anything I'm dishing out.

QT what kind of competition & was it with the .45 ? Ive been wanting to do some IDPA combat target done here just dont have the time. Ive done it a couple of times and its a lot of fun.

[qt314nfla]

A friend shot IPSC (I think that's the acronym) it's been many years since I shot.  Did a few competitions w/ him.  Also did a few Western competitions.  You have to use open hammer guns that are time appropriate.  Those are the most fun.

[CAOSPOP]

A friend shot IPSC (I think that's the acronym) it's been many years since I shot.  Did a few competitions w/ him.  Also did a few Western competitions.  You have to use open hammer guns that are time appropriate.  Those are the most fun.

Yeah so ive been told. You get to dress up in cowboy gear and shoot from a horse and the saloon senario's its sounds really cool. the guys at the gun shop where i go have tried to get me but i like IDPA better.

[CAOSPOP]

Kawgirl im really sorry that i turned your thread into a shooting gallery . I know thats not correct. And I apologize.

[qt314nfla]

The western shoots were the most fun.  They usually had a ho down afterwards.  It was fun to see alot of the western 'get ups' that ppl threw together.  They also had other props beyond the horses that you shoot from and there's alot of action in the event.  If I had the right guns for those I'd love to do them again, but since I was borrowing my friends I'd say that the odds aren't good.

[kawGIRL]

We have thought about joining SASS - Single Action Shooting Society.... http://www.sassnet.com/index.php

The Okeechobee Marshals are close by us they are a CAS Club -  Cowboy Action Shooting Club.  They have little western towns set up at thundercross. Some day in my spare time might check it out.    

[Moose]

I've had a permit for over 10 years now. The #1 rule I was told by a policeman, is never pull your weapon out unless you intend to shoot it.

[kawGIRL]

YUP  

[CAOSPOP]

YUP  

Hey I hope you got my post about the thread invasion and im sorry if i upset you or if i was intrusive.

[CAOSPOP]

I've had a permit for over 10 years now. The #1 rule I was told by a policeman, is never pull your weapon out unless you intend to shoot it.

RIGHT ON MOOSE !!!!!
If your gonna play you better be ready to pay.

[CAOSPOP]

Judgement is the best ticket...

Has anyone here ever been involved in a shooting and took part in that taking of another human beings life ?

I hope your ready for the emotional consiquenses !!!
 
Remember property can be replaced but a life cant. Once that bullet leaves the barrell there is no coming back.

Keep that in the back of you head and duell on it for a while.

And don't forget when you shoot someone might shoot back ...

Im just as a  personall protection enthusiest as anyone else. But decisions can come with consiquences...

[kawGIRL]

Hey I hope you got my post about the thread invasion and im sorry if i upset you or if i was intrusive.

No problem  

[CAOSPOP]

Thank you I feel much better know. Can we go ride now please ? HUH can we can we can we...

remember bring the guns

[kawGIRL]

Judgement is the best ticket...

Has anyone here ever been involved in a shooting and took part in that taking of another human beings life ?

I hope your ready for the emotional consiquenses !!!
 
Remember property can be replaced but a life cant. Once that bullet leaves the barrell there is no coming back.

Keep that in the back of you head and duell on it for a while.

And don't forget when you shoot someone might shoot back ...

Im just as a  personall protection enthusiest as anyone else. But decisions can come with consiquences...

YES! I think about that My 38 will kill with 1 bullet or knock them down so I can get a second shot, on the other hand my 22 mag may not kill them but it will distract them so I could run...    or I could beat them to death with the gun  [smiley=laugh.gif] You do what you gotta do   [smiley=YingYang.gif]  

It's a big gun    


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