I think I was being scouted...

[sniper7]

or sleep in your car. lock yourself out of your apartment so you have an excuse for being in the car.

[ray1970]

Send them to my house. I have full coverage on my truck. It's 18 years old and I am probably due for a new one anyways.

[cofi]

if you kill someone breaking into your car you are guilty of murder.....chances are it was just someone lost....i dont think car thieves are scouting cars like gone in 60 seconds most are just targets of opportunity

[Tweety Bird]

CRS don't allow you to use your gun to protect your property. Keep the guns (and the testosterone) out of this.

You're insured, right? Seems to me, the courts will take that fact into consideration if you run out to protect your car and end up getting into a gunfight.

Next time, lead the guys to a public place (or better yet, a cop shop) and get out of your car there.

[Zundfolge]

...cars are replaceable, people are not.

Something that car thieves should have to consider, not car owners.

No I'm not suggesting you kill someone over your car, but I'm not convinced that thieves should have the protection of the law like they do.

Most folk don't have full coverage insurance on their cars and theft of an uninsured car can be financially devastating to some folk and as such getting caught stealing a car should also be devastating.

Once upon a time we hung horse thieves. Just sayin'


Also being armed while checking on your car is not so you can kill someone trying to steal it, its for defending yourself if stumble across a thief and he takes umbrage at your accusations.

[Atrain1]

All good advice, thanks guys.... I just talked to my neighbor who just informed me that one of our residents is a CSP Trooper and will be back tonight (with squad car parked 2 spaces from mine) around 9pm... I'm still gonna go out every little bit or so (yes with 1911 on hip, for precaution, not intent to use) just in case CSP neighbor is running late. I like the wipe down my handles and stuff, good idea. And no, I have the nicest car in the lot, can't swap with brother because we have different schedules tomorrow- I work. And I'm not just being conceited, really it's probably the nicest car in the lot even though it's an '05 BMW 3Series- which my next point, battery, pain in the ass to get to, it's in the trunk and don't want to mess with it. Can't do the video camera thing- the only thing I have is a $1500 camera, they find that it's gone.

Also, just some background, I spent almost every dime I made on deployment on that car, it's my dream car from when I was a youngin' and I would literally kill over it if it came to that- some people don't understand the hard work I put into getting that thing. I'm hoping that these guys were just messing around, trying to make me paranoid or whatever, but in the chance that they were scouting me out let's just say they picked the wrong bull to mess with.

Yes officer I took my gun outside with me to see what was going on after I heard noises, I thought some one might be trying to steal my car. Officer responds sir why would you think that. I was followed home earlier and I figured they might be back to break into my car. Did you make a report? No why not? I did not get a plate number and a very good description of the car or the occupents. Why didnt you just call the police if you thought your car was being stolen? Cause I have my trusty 1911 and decided to take the law into my own hands and hold them at gun point until you got here, then one of them pulled out a gun so I shot him. Officer responds place your hands on top of your head and interlace your fingers you are under arrest. can we say premeditated.

[hghclsswhitetrsh]

Yes officer I took my gun outside with me to see what was going on after I heard noises, I thought some one might be trying to steal my car. Officer responds sir why would you think that. I was followed home earlier and I figured they might be back to break into my car. Did you make a report? No why not? I did not get a plate number and a very good description of the car or the occupents. Why didnt you just call the police if you thought your car was being stolen? Cause I have my trusty 1911 and decided to take the law into my own hands and hold them at gun point until you got here, then one of them pulled out a gun so I shot him. Officer responds place your hands on top of your head and interlace your fingers you are under arrest. can wey premeditated.

X2 plus now everything is documented on the internet for big brother to see.

[DD977GM2]

All good advice, thanks guys.... I just talked to my neighbor who just informed me that one of our residents is a CSP Trooper and will be back tonight (with squad car parked 2 spaces from mine) around 9pm... I'm still gonna go out every little bit or so (yes with 1911 on hip, for precaution, not intent to use) just in case CSP neighbor is running late. I like the wipe down my handles and stuff, good idea. And no, I have the nicest car in the lot, can't swap with brother because we have different schedules tomorrow- I work. And I'm not just being conceited, really it's probably the nicest car in the lot even though it's an '05 BMW 3Series- which my next point, battery, pain in the ass to get to, it's in the trunk and don't want to mess with it. Can't do the video camera thing- the only thing I have is a $1500 camera, they find that it's gone.

Also, just some background, I spent almost every dime I made on deployment on that car, it's my dream car from when I was a youngin' and I would literally kill over it if it came to that- some people don't understand the hard work I put into getting that thing. I'm hoping that these guys were just messing around, trying to make me paranoid or whatever, but in the chance that they were scouting me out let's just say they picked the wrong bull to mess with.

Take out some of the fuses including the starter fuse and the main electrical fuses. Not the battery since this will power the alarm if you have one for it.

[mcantar18c]

Yes officer I took my gun outside with me to see what was going on after I heard noises, I thought some one might be trying to steal my car. Officer responds sir why would you think that. I was followed home earlier and I figured they might be back to break into my car. Did you make a report? No why not? I did not get a plate number and a very good description of the car or the occupents. Why didnt you just call the police if you thought your car was being stolen? Cause I have my trusty 1911 and decided to take the law into my own hands and hold them at gun point until you got here, then one of them pulled out a gun so I shot him. Officer responds place your hands on top of your head and interlace your fingers you are under arrest. can we say premeditated.

LOL. That's the attitude that politicians like.

"Yes officer, I heard some strange noises outside that sounded like someone breaking into a car. I own the most expensive car on the lot and was concerned it might be mine they were after, so I went to check it out."
"Why did you bring your gun?"
"I have a valid CCW permit... here it is, sir... and I felt it would be unwise to go outside at night to possibly interrupt criminals in the middle of a car theft unarmed. They are criminals, after all, obviously with no regard for their fellow man."
"And then you shot the victim, correct?"
"Yes, officer. I was approaching my car and saw him sitting in the car with the door open and broken glass all over the ground. I yelled to him, 'Hey, get away from my car! I'm calling the cops!' and he jumped out of the vehicle and began raising his weapon towards me. In fear of my life and falling back upon the training I received in my ___ years of military service, I drew and fired until I felt he was no longer a threat. Then I called you."
"Thank you. We'll have to take your weapon for evidence, but it seems that you acted within your rights. You'll be receiving a call from our dept. in the morning concerning the legal case."

[mcantar18c]

Take out some of the fuses including the starter fuse and the main electrical fuses. Not the battery since this will power the alarm if you have one for it.

Good idea. Hell, just pullling the starter relay and/or the fuel pump relay should take care of it.