One punch and out...

[Elhuero]

I didn't end up in jail, Elhuero.

My weapon was in the hotel room, I was not carrying. If a friendly laugh and quick pat on the shoulder warrants someone taking a swing at me, then I guess I deserve to be in jail. God forbid anyone being able to defend themselves.

Interesting to hear people's responses though. It could happen to any of you, any day. How will you respond?

that's good

Not trying to criticize you, but personally I never would have patted him him on the back to start with.

I can't fault you for anything you did.

[BushMasterBoy]

When confronted out in public, I tend to ignore any comments by not responding in any way. De-escalate the situation by looking for a safe way to escape. If the comments are threatening or they make gestures to harm me I prepare mentally to use deadly force if necessary. Lots of assholes out there looking for trouble, and while the police may seem sympathetic, they may still arrest you even though you were only defending yourself by punching the asshole out. Glad you got away unharmed.

[sneakerd]

I don't have a problem with the action. I have a problem with the way it was presented. The title says it all. Not saying the op is a braggart or anything close, because I don't know him at all. But the action was presented that way. "One punch and out". You're obviously proud of the power of your punch. Good for you. I would still never have posted like that on a forum. No offense intended. Just not my style. It could easily have gone the other way. You just don't know. If Bruce Lee is not paying attention, and someone hits him up side of the head with a beermug in a barroom, he's going down. There are way too many unknowns in a fight for me to get into one.

[Hoosier]

Also, are you folks on here so afraid of confrontation due to the possibility of legal action after the fact?

In short, hell yes! It's the only rationale view, IMHO. If they want to press it in court, even if you're ultimately victorious, can still cost you tens of thousands. For what positive outcome? Some asshole gets himself beat down. That doesn't really help you any.

It's also the first of the steps to deadly force, de-escalate and escape.

I DOUBT THE DOUCHE GOT HIS LICENSE PLATE SINCE HE WAS KNOCKED OUT. COMMON SENSE ON THAT ONE.

I can totally see some other peckerheads in the rest stop coming up to him with, "Are you OK! I saw the whole thing and got the plate number, I'll testify in court!" I don't care if anyone thinks I'm weak and they're tough as long as everybody leaves alive.

H.

[DSB OUTDOORS]

I think the pat on the shoulder was not nessary. But I do applaud his quick reaction to the situation. I would have done the same thing. If a guy started bitching about what ever, dogs or other. He is looking to start something. Hence One punch and out. Glass jaw??

[sneakerd]

I'm also glad that it turned out ok for the op. The dick appeared to have earned it.

[DSB OUTDOORS]

I'm also glad that it turned out ok for the op. The dick appeared to have earned it.

My point exactly!

[CareyH]

Maybe would should try the same approuch with terrorists, de-escalate and maybe they will leave us alone.....

If someone breaks into your house at night maybe you should just ask them to leave.... i mean what if they got hurt?! you could get sued!!!!!!

Fuck that, someone takes a swing at me its lights out. I think the problem is there are to many people that havent been punched in the face. Our parents and schools are teaching our kids(for years now) that if someone is trying to hurt you, run away or do whatever you can to get away except for react with force. Do I think violence is alway the right answer? no. but sometimes it needed.

What if this guy hit the op? should he have run away then? I think he used the amount of force needed to end the threat.

I had a situation downtown a few years ago, a bum asked me for some change and I declined(respectfully). then he became more agressive and I declined at a louder tone. then the guy grabed my shirt and took a swing at me. When he woke up the police had shown up and he had a broken jaw. The police officer said I was within my rights to defend myself.

Rant over, carry on

[Drilldov2.0]

I don't have a problem with the action. I have a problem with the way it was presented. The title says it all. Not saying the op is a braggart or anything close, because I don't know him at all. But the action was presented that way. "One punch and out". You're obviously proud of the power of your punch. Good for you. I would still never have posted like that on a forum. No offense intended. Just not my style. It could easily have gone the other way. You just don't know. If Bruce Lee is not paying attention, and someone hits him up side of the head with a beermug in a barroom, he's going down. There are way too many unknowns in a fight for me to get into one.

I can understand that. I posted when I was still all wound up on adrenaline. I am not trying to brag, I just landed the punch in just the right spot. I was still a bit bewildered by what happened. The pat on the shoulder and laugh was not the best idea, but it didn't warrant a swing at me IMO. I reacted to a violent situation quickly. I could have just walked away, but then again that could have given him the time to pull out a gun while my back was to him. Not a good situation at all and it never should have happened. I walked away from it fine and that is always the outcome you want.

I posted this as mostly a cautionary tale. Things can go south in the blink of an eye. It is worth it to imagine a worst case scenario and have a plan of action to deal with it.

[sneakerd]

I totally agree.