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Old 06-26-2017, 05:16 PM
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^yikes.
Old 06-26-2017, 05:20 PM
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selling speakers from the van driving around was run by one of the Mafia families (from Chicago) all over North America. They were not stolen or even illegal. I was told it was a 100 million dollar a year business.
Old 06-26-2017, 05:36 PM
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Was the van windowless and did it say 'Free Candy' on the side?
Old 06-26-2017, 06:09 PM
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I was thinking about this same video too. I'm taking my 911 into Serbia and Bosnia in a couple of weeks and this crap freaks me out.

Originally Posted by maxpowers
They said it was a projector so I guess it would fit.

What got me was they said they wanted to talk to me specifically because of the car. In the back of my mind I was thinking about this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gp9IVJ7rsx8
Old 06-26-2017, 06:43 PM
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Paranoia.
Old 06-26-2017, 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by MJBird993
I really don't think having a shoot-out in the parking lot is the solution. Let them take the car if that's what they want. You can get another one.
I couldn't agree more. A big part of carrying a weapon is knowing when to use it. It's a huge responsibility. My first plan is always to avoid conflict. That being said, if a shoot-out starts in the parking lot, then I want to be armed!

My suggestion to carry a weapon was a bit tongue-in-cheek; I realize it's not the right solution for everyone.
Old 06-26-2017, 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by maxpowers
They said it was a projector so I guess it would fit.

What got me was they said they wanted to talk to me specifically because of the car. In the back of my mind I was thinking about this:

That guy was in REVERSE quicker than you say carjack!
Old 06-26-2017, 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Dennis C
Excellent choice. The 1911 in .45 ACP is my "go to" also.
Originally Posted by DNorby
I keep a 3" 1911 (not to be confused with a 911) in the driver's door with the hinged opening.
dan brown double stack 9mm 1911 in the car and a Kimber solo 9mm CC. Never leave home without em.
Old 06-26-2017, 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Archimedes
Was the van windowless and did it say 'Free Candy' on the side?
Originally Posted by R_Rated
dan brown double stack 9mm 1911 in the car and a Kimber solo 9mm CC. Never leave home without em.
Love the Kimber. Off topic - Nearly 7500 posts between the two of you, and still not a member ? Too expensive ?
Old 06-26-2017, 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Benedict14
Love the Kimber. Off topic - Nearly 7500 posts between the two of you, and still not a member ? Too expensive ?
I was. Membership lapsed. Too lazy and didn't really see the benefit, honestly. This is an IB site, possibly the crappiest Internet company on the planet.
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You did the right thing and politely declined. Doesn't matter what vehicle you were in. This happens all around the world. Chill.
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Originally Posted by Archimedes
I was. Membership lapsed. Too lazy and didn't really see the benefit, honestly. This is an IB site, possibly the crappiest Internet company on the planet.
Understand.

It is expensive. With over 2500 posts a year, it's obviously not useful. On average, that's 7 posts a day, every day of the year, for 2 years. I'm impressed that you've been able to push through. Despite the obvious lack of benefit.

Old 06-26-2017, 11:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Dennis C
Have you considered arming yourself? A handgun fits nicely in the door pocket of the 991.
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Old 06-27-2017, 12:01 AM
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Reminiscent of an experience I've had several times while driving my older 911's. Not TV salesmen, but hustler types offering to buy my cars hoping I have no idea what they're worth. A couple of times these people followed me for an extended period of time -- around multiple corners, into parking lots, etc -- and at night no less. In my city guns are illegal so I keep a Kimber pepper blaster in the map pocket. Had it in my left hand during these encounters. These people don't realize how much they freak people out with their antics.
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Originally Posted by Dennis C
Have you considered arming yourself? A handgun fits nicely in the door pocket of the 991.
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