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Originally Posted by MattP725
It is always a good idea to aknowledge that you f'd up when you accidentally cut someone off... simply waiving and moving over to let the person pass is a good gesture. People are human and if I know someone is rightfully sorry for making a mistake I wouldn't take it out on them.
Additionally you really want to refrain from following people (and cutting them off/blocking them in) after an incident... he could very well have the same CCW or even be illegally carrying. Get a description of the vehicle and a plate if possible and let him go or at the very least give him a fair amount of distance... a scratched fender and a misunderstanding isn't worth a criminal record, a night in the hospital or the loss of your life.
I had a drunk driver hit me from behind and take off... I called the police while following and once i got the plate they told me to stop following... if he runs and causes an accident that hurts someone you can be held partially at fault for pursuing.
I question your local PD if they don't recommend the same and in addition they suggest you might want to carry a weapon in the future. I get that you have a right to defend yourself but an iced tea can doesn't require lethal force.
Sorry to hear about your bad luck...
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I definately agree with Matt. But I have extended feelings about this... You cut the guy off. And you show no gesture of apology. I would be hella pissed. What bugs me too is how everyone wants to call a cop the second they're scared. And everyone wants to pull a gun as well. Why so scared to squabble??? Afraid of getting your face busted in, in a fistacuffs? Then be more careful when you drive. And if you make a mistake? A quick peace sign and lipping the word sorry fixes everything. But you didn't do that sooo.... hey shyt happens.
Me personally, I'm sick of azzhole drivers and calling the police wouldn't stop me from bashing someones face in. And carrying is a whole other level. Remember that if you're in a right to carry state. You're not the ONLY one. So be prepared to shoot-out.
I say, be careful, and when you make a mistake? Be courteous. If not? Suffer the consequences and don't whine over it.