Pistol Packin Lizard

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Big John, Oct 13, 2011.

  1. Big John

    Big John Road Train Member

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    Terrell, TX T/A truck stop on I-20 east of Dallas for those unfamiliar with it's location. A owner operator friend of mine was robbed there the other night. A girl came up and asked to use his radio and he told her no, she said it was a emergency trying to locate her girlfriend and he finally gave in. When he opened the door she pulled out her pistol and asked for his wallet which he gave her, then a pickup pulled up and she jumped in and was gone. He called the police and the officer doing the report said he was the sixth driver she has robbed but we are unable to catch her.

    This is the story he gave and their may be more to the story, for all I know he may have got his britches down and she changed her mind and said give me your wallet #####h! So if you stop in the truck stops or pet the lizards be careful their is a pistol packin lizard running around Terrel, TX. I think these low lifes that hang around the truck stops are getting desperate for money and us drivers are easy prey. Two things usually happen to these people, they finally get caught or they robb the wrong driver and get the death penalty.
     
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  3. 7122894003481

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    And this is why I carry a gun, EVERYWHERE I GO.
     
  4. CondoCruiser

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    She must of wore her thang out and has to resort to robbing now. That or she was plain ugly. :)

    It's a good idea to keep your credit cards and ID seperate from your cash. And I would carry very little cash at that in the wallet. Give them a dummy wallet with a bunch of ones in it.
     
  5. CondoCruiser

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    Now how are you going to get your gun with a gun pointing in your face?
    If you shoot her in the back as she runs, you're headed to prison yourself.

    It's best to keep the curtains closed and don't answer the door.
     
  6. Mommas_money_maker

    Mommas_money_maker Road Train Member

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    I have noticed that im getting hit up for cash more at lots of truckstops, even in the fuel lanes. Time for us to put the fear back into these folks so they go away. my wife has a stun gun and maybe we need another one for me or maybe a nice tazer that shoots out the prongs so you can get them when they are running away.
     
  7. Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    I think I would just laugh at her. :biggrin_2559:

    Really? ???!!!

    You gonna shoot me for an empty wallet?

    Either that or, just kick her in the face.

    I know, I know... Can't hit a girl.:biggrin_25523:
     
  8. 7122894003481

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    I hate this answer that anti gunners give.

    If the gun is already in your face, obviously you are screwed. But what if she looks away for a split second? What if her gun jams? What if you see her approaching and know shes up to no good and you pull your pistol out where she cant see it so you are ready?

    I agree that not answering the knock on the door is the best option, but you make it sound like having a gun is pointless because everytime you might need it, you wont have a chance to use it in time and that is simply BS.
     
  9. CondoCruiser

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    I'm not anti-gun. I'm just sayin....
    Being a pistol packer doesn't always make you safe. Sometimes it gets you killed just because you have it and go for it.
     
  10. 7122894003481

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    Well obviously not. Nothing will "always make you safe", but if I had to take my chances of staying safe, it would be with a gun, definitely not without one.
     
  11. Big John

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    When they came knockin asking for money I would act all hyper like and told them that some guy robbed my ### earlier and took my wallet and all my money and can I get some money to eat on and they would split. Had one old black guy came up to my truck at the Loves in Houston and I told him that BS story and he wanted a description of the guy because he thought he might know him, lol. It might have been his partner.

    I pulled in a small fuel stop in North Little Rock one night and it was nice and cool so I had the windows down when I stopped and was going to get some fresh air in the cab before rolling them up. It was a second after stopping a female crack head jumps on my passenger side steps and ask me if she could get in, I said no and get the #### off my steps, she pulls the lock and opens the door. I was ready and always keep and can of wasp spray by the seat and she got a face full of it. That dumb ### went to screamin and a hollering, I started the truck and got the hell out of their and never went back.
     
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