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Got robbed. LOL
10/12/2016 | By Laz A. Mataz

Posted on 10/12/2016 8:46:42 PM PDT by Lazamataz

LOL first time experience. I got robbed. One guy had gun, flashed it, other didn't. They got my phone, credit card (already cancelled) bank card (already cancelled) and a few bux (40).

I was pretty impressed with my reaction. Zero fear, total calm. If I was packing the gun dude would be dead and I would have had total control of my weapon, total calm means no trembling. I guess I'm good under pressure LOL

Probably happy they din't shoot me anyways, but everything I lost I can get back just fine. Boneheads. Kinda wish I was rollin heavy. I'd have two bodies under my belt. hehehehe


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To: ConservativeMind
Laz, you have a wonderful witness to others handling that which you conquered. Your transformation undoubtedly took the greatest amount of effort. You have proven you can take on the worst and dominate it.

No offense bro, but this is the exact worst reaction people can have to addiction. You do not conquer it. You cannot put effort into it. You do not dominate it.

To succeed, you must totally surrender. You must rely on God and other people in the program. Beating drugs is impossible. Surrendering to your condition and asking God and your fellow man is the only thing that works.

61 posted on 10/12/2016 9:19:12 PM PDT by Lazamataz (MSM ignoring Hillary's health until forced, shows us they are the MPM: Ministry of Propaganda Media)
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To: Lazamataz

Glad you are fine, but YES report to the police about it, It may save another life since these folks likely will continue and proly escalate in violence.


62 posted on 10/12/2016 9:20:30 PM PDT by b4me (Idolatry is rampant in thoughts and actions. Choose whom you will serve....)
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To: Lazamataz
It’s my apartment complex, so I have a castle doctrine defense.

I always wondered if that applied to apartment complexes. Had a killer on the run near the one where I live once, APB, etc. I carried until they caught him, out of simple common sense. But I wondered about the legality of it at the time.

63 posted on 10/12/2016 9:20:44 PM PDT by Talisker (One who commands, must obey.)
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To: MountainWalker
You got away with you most important asset - your ass. I carry too but glad you didn’t have to make that decision there since drawing your gun with a gun on you could have easily made you as dead as the perp. Not worth dying over a piece of trash.

Well, I have to consider that if a man flashes a gun at me to rob me, there is a chance he might use it anyways. So -- calmly -- if I was carrying I'd need to assure I had control of the situation.

Because they were both bleeding out. :)

64 posted on 10/12/2016 9:21:35 PM PDT by Lazamataz (MSM ignoring Hillary's health until forced, shows us they are the MPM: Ministry of Propaganda Media)
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To: Talisker

I think a prosecutor would have a hard time nailing you if you defended yourself in your complex.

My complex is very small by Atlanta standards. Perfectly reasonable to walk the .3 acre grounds, packed.


65 posted on 10/12/2016 9:22:55 PM PDT by Lazamataz (MSM ignoring Hillary's health until forced, shows us they are the MPM: Ministry of Propaganda Media)
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To: Lazamataz

Proof that you are truly brave. My three assaults by Mexicans caused me to get pumped up, wired and ready for action. Sadly, I learned from the assaults that I am completely lacking in self-defense tools. Now I am taking classes. Remember: 90% of crime involves perpetrators needing money for drugs.


66 posted on 10/12/2016 9:23:21 PM PDT by Falconspeed ("Keep your fears to yourself, but share your courage with others." Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-94))
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To: Falconspeed; Travis McGee

I gotta tell ya, I always assumed I was a big p***y. Kinda surprised I’m not.

I would not term my condition ‘brave’, but more ‘without fear’.

I did notice a peripheral vision decrease, common in these situations. You tend to focus on the immediate threat. I was almost tempted to jump the guy and get a free gun outta the deal, he was so careless in his handling.

That’s really not bravery, more of an absence of fear.

This was so cool. I learned a lot about myself tonight. There ain’t no situation of danger I won’t be able to handle. I’m gonna be JUST FINE. :)


67 posted on 10/12/2016 9:27:55 PM PDT by Lazamataz (MSM ignoring Hillary's health until forced, shows us they are the MPM: Ministry of Propaganda Media)
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To: Lazamataz

Glad you’re ok.


68 posted on 10/12/2016 9:29:29 PM PDT by Rusty0604
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To: Lazamataz

Where? Atlanta?

Glad you’re okay.


69 posted on 10/12/2016 9:29:45 PM PDT by Bon mots
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To: Falconspeed

Oh, and to see if I can impart some help to ya: I have a total lack of concern if I live or I die. I lost that the hard way, in my former lifestyle of addiction to hard drugs. That, combined with my lack of a wife or children — I figure I got zero to lose.

Once you embrace there is nothing that can be taken from you, you stop caring about living or dying. You lose all your fear. You just live and do the best you can.

And if someone flashes a gun, you really aren’t phased by it.

“That the best you got?” lol


70 posted on 10/12/2016 9:31:21 PM PDT by Lazamataz (MSM ignoring Hillary's health until forced, shows us they are the MPM: Ministry of Propaganda Media)
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To: Lazamataz

you got lucky bro.


71 posted on 10/12/2016 9:31:52 PM PDT by RC one (The 2nd Amendment is a doomsday provision, one designed for those exceptionally rare circumstances)
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To: b4me

Yeah, you’re right. It’s a service to the next guy. That guy might have more to lose.


72 posted on 10/12/2016 9:33:56 PM PDT by Lazamataz (MSM ignoring Hillary's health until forced, shows us they are the MPM: Ministry of Propaganda Media)
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To: Lazamataz

Wow, Laz.
Giving that response revealed a HELL of a lot more wisdom and courage than anything else you posted tonight!
Thank you for that, and God bless.


73 posted on 10/12/2016 9:34:16 PM PDT by milagro (There is no peace in appeasement!)
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To: Lazamataz

Glad you survived unscathed. Things will catch up with those two.


74 posted on 10/12/2016 9:34:35 PM PDT by OldNewYork (Operation Wetback II, now with computers)
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To: RC one

My number one attribute, that I have even had other people notice, is an inordinate amount of luck.


75 posted on 10/12/2016 9:35:17 PM PDT by Lazamataz (MSM ignoring Hillary's health until forced, shows us they are the MPM: Ministry of Propaganda Media)
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To: Lazamataz

Glad for your safety.
Keep counting down the days, as you have been.
Be vigilant.


76 posted on 10/12/2016 9:35:52 PM PDT by unlearner (RIP America, 7/4/1776 - 6/26/2015, "Only God can judge us now." - Claus Von Stauffenberg / Valkyrie)
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To: RC one

maybe once he realizes that his heart rate will go up and that I wish I rolling heavy talk will change.


77 posted on 10/12/2016 9:37:26 PM PDT by superfries
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To: milagro

I’m just a well-trained parrot, that repeats what the 12-step program taught me. I’m no guru; I’m not wise. It’s the collective wisdom of millions that I parrot.


78 posted on 10/12/2016 9:37:43 PM PDT by Lazamataz (MSM ignoring Hillary's health until forced, shows us they are the MPM: Ministry of Propaganda Media)
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To: Lazamataz

Hope they catch them? Hell I didn’t even call the cops. There’s no point to all that. I suppose I can call tomorrow (no phone now) just to put Brookhaven on notice they got some ferals out and about.>>> is that Brookhaven, PA? my brother lives in aston.


79 posted on 10/12/2016 9:38:44 PM PDT by kvanbrunt2 (all your base are belong to us)
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To: superfries

No, my heart rate is destined to be level. I learned a lot about how I react under pressure. I’m delighted I am who I evolved to become. :)


80 posted on 10/12/2016 9:38:49 PM PDT by Lazamataz (MSM ignoring Hillary's health until forced, shows us they are the MPM: Ministry of Propaganda Media)
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