sid_vicious

I too would say at least set your insurance company on him, and spend a little time following up with the police to make sure they pursue this issue. At the end of the day, your time is worth something, and clearly worth more than wasting it on this f*head, but i think it is worthwhile to keep on the police to actually do something. I can tell you from personal experience here in San Francisco where petty crime/public nuseance has been tolerated and unpunished for so long that there is little left as a deterent. These guys need to understand there are consequences to their actions. Next time, he might do something much worse than throw coins. I realize it's easier for me to say than for you to do.

Musclehedz101

No...but mine has an "Aftermarket" mod..it's called my Kimber TLE/Rl .45!

USMC_DS1

Some Option Codes available in TX:
(1911) - Dan Wesson V-Bob
(SB 378) - Castle Doctrine Extended to Vehicle and Place of Business. As of 01SEP07 your car is considered your castle and you have the right to defend yourself... sound judgment required to implement this option. Someone throwing quarters or ice from a big gulp does not warrant automatic use of these options. Leverage the authorities and your insurance policy to prosecute this type of misdemeanors. But imagine if someone were to throw a lite cigarette at you right now... with 190 active fires in TX right now a half dozen sheriff's car would be on 'em in no time.

gonz911

I would figure what it's going to cost you in terms of dollars and emotions and figure what it's worth. Take it to your insurance to handle.

I had a guy try and run me off the highway when i was in the fast lane and to the left was a deep gutter. I was doing about 75 MPH and in my S/C M3 'Vert. The guy pulled over with his wife in the and it was all I could do to not fight him. He stayed in the car and we both called the police. Turned out the chump was employed with an organization supporting the police dept. At the end of the day they refused to cite him because it was his word against mine. Now figure the front right fender of my car was damaged, as was his left rear quarter panel. I filed a complaint against the officer and nothing happened. My insurance company charged me my deductible for the repair, they investigated, and I prevailed!

Good luck!

USMC_DS1

Get a blackbox for your car... no dispute if you have it on video.

Waxer

I agree with those saying pursue it. But its a hard call when it's "you" and you have to weigh getting involved with this cretan. I understand the hesitancy.

If it happened to me. I'd have a complaint filed against him for appropriate criminal charges and push for this and if the damage was substantial I'd pursue him for my deductible but...I'm an attorney so the legal fee is right.

This guy clearly was a jacka$$. Beyond damage he caused he could have caused an accident resulting in injury. This guy and neanderthals like him need to understand decent people aren't going to tolerate his bullchit.

He clearly is known to the authorities and his record likely colorful therefore he will not be seen as the most credible witness. Meanwhile, you called it in immediately, the damage is fresh damage, your wife witnessed it. I think you will win the credibility battle.

You may never collect from him but it's the principle.

MHO.

Chris from Cali

Since you know who it is, burn his trailer down. You might need some extra gas if it's double-wide.

acao

If you have his plate, you can get his address easily enough.

Start ordering Playgirls to his house with the "Bill Me Later" option. Nonstop.

Post his address on Craigslist as the host of a swinger's party.

Purchase an "exotic" personals ad and use his phone # as the contact.

Purchase an ad for a phone sex line and use his # as the contact.

Use his name and address for every reply card you come across.

yemenmocha

Pursue it.

Lowlifes like him are counting on you doing nothing about it.

mdrobc1213

I agree...I love Texas and its gun laws. One of the 1st things I did after being assigned her was to get my CCL. Just waiting for them to pass a nationwide CCL reciprocity law and I am good to go!

I'd say have the insurance folks go after him depending on the damage. Try the police again and send copies to the insurance folks also for them to press it. It was only coins this time but next time it could be rocks, a brick, or maybe worse!
Say hello to MY little friends! Depending on what i am driving its like American Express...."don't leave home without it!" OR maybe those EF Hutton commercials..."when they talk; people listen!"

csorrows

I'm a vindictive SOB, so if it were me, I'd press for criminal charges, but I'd also file a civil suit against him. I'd hire the best lawyer I could to hound the guy relentlessly. I'd make sure it cost him thousands in legal fees (even if it cost me also) to defend himself. I wouldn't even care if I ever got a dime out of the guy. My only goal would be to cost him thousands defending against the lawsuit.

USMC_DS1

997 Defender Model(Option)... sunroof required for convenient access.
- AR-15 with 6 position collapsible stock
- 18" barrel in 6.8mm SPEC II with 1:11 twist... so you can touch someone
- Mono Upper with Continuous Optic Platform
- Euro optic with 1-4x magnification and illuminated recticle and 30mm tube... usable day or night
- Back up iron sights JIC
- Quick Release for OVA(off vehicle application)
- Magazine Capacity: 25 max(not shown in pic)... 5 round mag for those in Cali
- Color: completely black
- Conceal Carry n/a
- Zombie certified and Al-Quaeda(since 9/11)...
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mattyf

mdrobc1213 - While I'm certainly no expert, I'm also no newbie at the range either. You might be anticipating recoil, since your shots look consistently low.

Viperbob1

I'd be more concerned that if no bag on ejection port and open sunroof maybe a little interesting. Is the Fire Control tied into the PASM? Could then take into account pitch and yaw for better accuracy.

USMC_DS1

Thanks for the input as it's still in concept phase. Fixed mount points on the Porsche roof rack with a POI centered at 25M ahead of vehicle might be ideal to allow for distance/time to maneuver around debris path. Hardwired trigger system located off the steering wheel would be ideal for the road warrior type. Haha... Of course, this is all conceptual.