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Originally Posted by bivenator

Valid points. This unfolded pretty quick, whether I could have been able to get my phone, position my thumbprint correctly and then dial 911 in that time frame while assessing whether I need to fight or flight. Maybe. There was a space after he initially brake checked me to where I passed him for good. I wasn't really interested in calling the cops because I needed to get to a safe area.

I think calling them at that time might have been prudent but we just had a situation where a guy lay in the street for a reported 2 hours after being shot before the cops arrived. Me calling in about a dirty gold tahoe with paper plates, well I understand there are more pressing calls.

I didn't have a lot of good choices that morning and this made me consider exercising my right to defend. i actually think that I would probably never flash my lights again if carrying because it is a huge responsibility and not one that I would take lightly. Or without proper training and maintaining.

when carrying or driving with a gun, there's a lot of "what if" to think about, and it's not quick, easy answers. I've never used a fire extinguisher at home, and hope I never need to, but I want one around just in case. Guns are an absolute last, last resort. You've probably also got to worry that you wait too long.
Fortunately, in a car, I think it's usually easier since you can likely get away more easily (usually).