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Just got mugged (almost)

sanjuro

sanjuro

Rider
Joined
Jul 1, 2009
Location
Oaklamd
Moto(s)
GSX-R 1000
Name
Steve
Walking back to my car a few blocks from The New Parish before the show ended, 3 black teens tried to grab me and take my stuff.

One kid had my arm and told me not go anywhere while his friends were about to jump me. I already had my carry knife in my hand, a Kershaw Speedsafe Blur (which I purchased from a BARFer), and the unmistakable sound of a blade snapping open got his attention, and he let go when I slashed at the hand holding my arm.

I was not scared or surprised. I think I had a small smile when I saw the kids run up, because I knew what going to happen and I was ready. The knife opened as easily as snapping my fingers and my defensive slash was compact.

I ran back to the New Parish, and I relayed my story to the door guy. He told me his car got jacked today, in daylight no less.

Coincidentally, a few Oakland PD cruisers made an appearance as I was walking back to my car again, and I did the good citizen routine of reporting my crime. When I could not supply a good description, my police interaction denigrated into a condescension-fest: the officer thinking I was a dipshit for having things like an iPhone in downtown Oakland, me thinking the officer was wasting my time.

Now that I am home safe, I feel strange. I suppose I should be happy that I was tested and survived, but I feel like I wasn't prepared enough or I should fought these kids.

I am probably not going to tell friends and family about this potentially life-threatening event because I don't want hear about their fears, "Don't go into bad neighborhoods, be safe, stay at home." Many of them are liberal-types too, and the fact that I produced a weapon and used it to save me a lot of trouble (and injury), will probably elicit the typical hoplophobic responses.

I know I am coming down from the adrenaline-surge, and I wish I wasn't alone tonight.
 
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I think it went perfectly. You're better off without having drawn blood - I hear it's a beaurocratic nightmare and you would likely have had John Burris up your ass before morning.

Hopefully those fuckfaced ass pukes will rethink their lives a bit.

:thumbup to you for refusing to be a victim.
 
if you are going to get in a knife fight at least know how to use the knife

escalate death as the last option in our defense always
 
I always carry my cold steel recon 1 with me hoping I'll never need it for more then opening something. It is nice knowing if something bad goes down you have some sort of defense. I got a coldsteel mini ak-47 knife for my fiancee to keep on her when she leaves work late at night.
 
I don't care what you present with - if you are "on top of me" I am attacking in 1 spot and 1 spot only

I am not bruce lee

I am making a 4 inch gash on the inside of your thigh - from butt to nut if so be it

it should be enough to either freak you out or panic you to run

nuff said

it's not about strength but scare factor
 
Honestly, part of me wishes I had beaten the fuck out of those kids, but strictly to prove to myself I never need to back down. Now that I am home, I just feel scared.

But they could have been armed, and not just with knives. Also, if the police had rolled up while I was fighting off these assholes, instead of a quick trip home, I would probably be still in downtown Oakland.
 
it's soley about defense

did you defend yourself? I assume since this chatter is occuring you did - mission accompolished
 
Sounds like you did good to me. Recognized the threat before it approached/as it approached, took the few seconds you needed to prepare (hands on tool available to you), used it immediately upon threat turning to action (them grabbing you). :thumbup Glad you're safe dude. 'nuff said.
 
I'm just wired and feeling weird.

I wonder how I will do tomorrow at work. Some asshole will dump a load of paper work on my desk, and I will go for my knife.

Better keep it in the boot instead of the back pocket. hahahaa
 
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I felt the same after confronting the guys who tried to steal my bike (with a knife no less). It does feel weird. You feel pretty hardcore until the adrenaline wears off and then it hits you. But you did the right thing, don't let anyone bullshit you into doubting yourself.

Just try not to let it make you paranoid... that's the killer.

Oh yeah... and if you hurt someone bad enough to require hospitalization you had better finish the job. We live in a world where you can sue for getting beat up after trying to rob a guy.
 
I am of the opinion that the US has degraded to such a point that offenders believe that they can attack with almost impunity because of the pussification and legal erosion that has all but eliminated citizens ability to defend themselves.

You proved that wrong today, much to the dismay of the turds who thought you were an easy target. It is better that you did not draw blood but I agree it would have been more satisfying, for me anyway.

I believe that if you seize a persons freedom via rape, kidnapping, home invasion or plain robbery, you have then implied consent to waive your own rights to life and freedom.
In other words, you know you are to expect whatever is coming to you, up to and including death. A bit extreme but if your sort of situation happened more often, perhaps this type of crime would significantly decrease.

Yakoo again give good advise. If you intend to continue to carry a knife as a means of defense, it is a very good idea to have some formal training on the use of edged weapons. I have had several classes and learned way more than expected.
The thing that always is on my mind is the statement that "if you are in a knife fight, expect to be cut."
Just make your cutting count more.

For the record, I always carry my Kershaw Onion, going on 10 years now. I always have it in the palm of my hand when I get a ping in my internal RADAR.
The best thing for me is that if I do get into a battle of weapons here, I don't worry too much about a gun being pulled or the attacker having anywhere near the level of training I have had.
Can't say the same for Oakland or anywhere else in the USA.

Once again, kudos for your actions and hassle free results!
 
Good job man. You were in condition Yellow, just like any sane person should.
Your post reminds me that I need to sharpen my Karambit. :teeth

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sanjuro said:
Coincidentally, a few Oakland PD cruisers made an appearance as I was walking back to my car again, and I did the good citizen routine of reporting my crime. When I could not supply a good description, my police interaction denigrated into a condescension-fest: the officer thinking I was a dipshit for having things like an iPhone in downtown Oakland, me thinking the officer was wasting my time.
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Were you fudging around on your phone out there, for the homies to see ?
 
sanjuro said:
Walking back to my car a few blocks from The New Parish before the show ended, 3 black teens tried to grab me and take my stuff.

One kid had my arm and told me not go anywhere while his friends were about to jump me. I already had my carry knife in my hand, a Kershaw Speedsafe Blur (which I purchased from a BARFer), and the unmistakable sound of a blade snapping open got his attention, and he let go when I slashed at the hand holding my arm.

I was not scared or surprised. I think I had a small smile when I saw the kids run up, because I knew what going to happen and I was ready. The knife opened as easily as snapping my fingers and my defensive slash was compact.

I ran back to the New Parish, and I relayed my story to the door guy. He told me his car got jacked today, in daylight no less.

Coincidentally, a few Oakland PD cruisers made an appearance as I was walking back to my car again, and I did the good citizen routine of reporting my crime. When I could not supply a good description, my police interaction denigrated into a condescension-fest: the officer thinking I was a dipshit for having things like an iPhone in downtown Oakland, me thinking the officer was wasting my time.

Now that I am home safe, I feel strange. I suppose I should be happy that I was tested and survived, but I feel like I wasn't prepared enough or I should fought these kids.

I am probably not going to tell friends and family about this potentially life-threatening event because I don't want hear about their fears, "Don't go into bad neighborhoods, be safe, stay at home." Many of them are liberal-types too, and the fact that I produced a weapon and used it to save me a lot of trouble (and injury), will probably elicit the typical hoplophobic responses.

I know I am coming down from the adrenaline-surge, and I wish I wasn't alone tonight.
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How dare you defend yourself without first contacting Dianne Feinstein to ask for permission. :twofinger
 
Glad that you made it home ok Steve !

I empathize with the extensive introspection that will result from that event. Yes, you had the best result, but was your preparation on par with your acceptable level of function ? gaaaa 1!! I hate that part :laughing

Now that you're at work.. have you stabbed anyone yet :twofinger
 
Yakoo752 said:
I am making a 4 inch gash on the inside of your thigh
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Interesting. Why not the eyes, throat, or jugular? Granted, they will try to protect those and won't be protecting the femoral, but a blade there should really take the wind out of their sails.
 
Man, I hate getting mugged. I think things went rather well. No deaths, no injuries to you, no arrest of you. All that and more could have gone down.


RRR70 said:
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How do you use that thing for self-defense? It seems rather limited.
 
Yikes. I'm headed to the New Parish for a show in two weeks. I'm often in that neighborhood for happy hour and concerts at the Fox, but I never let my guard down there because I always hear of stories of people getting their phones or purses snatched. Actually, I was at the Art Murmur back in Feb when someone got shot.
 
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