Refuse test drive
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That is so tragic.... prayers to his family... 
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Originally Posted by ProfMoriarty
Anyone want to take bets that he's an illegal?
BTW, interesting way to jack a car. Bring a weapon with you to the dealership; in this case a knife. Take a test drive with no ID. Put the knife to the salesman's throat and tell him to get out of the car. Perhaps that's why the perp had a knife with him? Buthcher knife makes sense in this scenario too because the blade is already exposed and no need to waste time opening a knife, fumbling with thumb studs,etc.
BTW, interesting way to jack a car. Bring a weapon with you to the dealership; in this case a knife. Take a test drive with no ID. Put the knife to the salesman's throat and tell him to get out of the car. Perhaps that's why the perp had a knife with him? Buthcher knife makes sense in this scenario too because the blade is already exposed and no need to waste time opening a knife, fumbling with thumb studs,etc.
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From: Damn Connecticut Yankee
Originally Posted by cmb13
Reminds me of the kill scene in The Sopranos, when they killed his psychotic girlfriend who was a car salesman.
Maybe I should get the DVDs!
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Originally Posted by cmb13
Reminds me of the kill scene in The Sopranos, when they killed his psychotic girlfriend who was a car salesman.
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From: Falls Church VA
Originally Posted by jschindler
If the customer went in there with a butcher knife, there is a lot more to the story than just getting refused a test drive. He obviously had a premeditated reason for going in there armed and was just looking for an excuse.
Truly a sad, tragic event.
Truly a sad, tragic event.
Good thing is they caught him.
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From: Las Vegas Location: Earth
Originally Posted by cmb13
Sounds like that guy was is obsessed than even we are. Probably needs a psychiatrist; clearly this guy was insane.
You want to figure him out? I want him punished with death. He is a barbaric animal masquerading as a human being and has no business walking free on this planet. My heartfelt condolonces to all the friends and family of this young man who lost his life for absolutly no good reason.
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I am trying to be politically correct, he ( the accused) probably was just an illegal alien carrying a butcher knife & had no drivers lisense (illegal aliens not allowed drivers lisence) ........so the Liberals will say "IF" we give illegal aliens free drivers lisenses they will not kill car salesmen..................... ....only in the land of the free & brave...............the Dog
....only in the land of the free & brave...............the Dog
Last edited by StrayDog; Sep 7, 2005 at 02:15 PM.
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From: Nicey Pleasant
Originally Posted by Wass
Unfortunately, you never know when some nut will want to hurt or kill you. Protect yourself.
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No question there are bigger guns with more stopping power, and I own several of them. However, this .380 only weighs 10.5 ounces loaded with 7 rounds. It is made for protection at close range, and is very effective. Because it is so small and light, it doesn't get stuffed in a glove box or under the seat. You can carry it concealed no matter how you are dressed. The beauty is, you can always have it with you.
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From: Nicey Pleasant
Originally Posted by Wass
No question there are bigger guns with more stopping power, and I own several of them. However, this .380 only weighs 10.5 ounces loaded with 7 rounds. It is made for protection at close range, and is very effective. Because it is so small and light, it doesn't get stuffed in a glove box or under the seat. You can carry it concealed no matter how you are dressed. The beauty is, you can always have it with you.
More ammo is just like more cubic inches....
and you are correct -- this is a close-in weapon only, but you can always have it with you for concealed carry. Some gooroo (Mayoob?) had it right when they said: "It doesn't do you any good if you don't have it when you need it"
Last edited by self1; Sep 7, 2005 at 06:31 PM.
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From: Pasadena, California
Originally Posted by bangbgC6
Unbelieveably sad!
Just more proof that Calif. is truely the "Land of Fruits and Nuts"!
Looks like we all need to be packing to compete with these Azzholes.
Pray for his family.
Just more proof that Calif. is truely the "Land of Fruits and Nuts"!
Looks like we all need to be packing to compete with these Azzholes.
Pray for his family.
but yeah... this story is just crazy. its gotta be a mentally challenged person
