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My tundra took a bullet for me

Discussion in 'General Tundra Discussion' started by Coolhardy, Aug 13, 2018.

  1. Aug 17, 2018 at 3:33 PM
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  2. Aug 17, 2018 at 3:40 PM
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    Amen to that!

    I got my daughter a high school graduation gift a few years back, S&W M&P AR-22!

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  3. Aug 17, 2018 at 4:04 PM
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    The list is long enough to keep the wife mad for years!
    One, I'm glad you're okay!

    Two, I'm surprised to see a gun-related incident in a "gun free" area like Chicago! [enter blank stare here]
     
  4. Aug 17, 2018 at 4:42 PM
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  5. Aug 17, 2018 at 5:01 PM
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    First, thank God you’re not hurt. I guess now you can really say “I dodged a bullet on that one”. It’s a shame what that town has become. The residents have given up their community to gang bangers.
     
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  7. Aug 17, 2018 at 5:17 PM
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    Northwest area is still pretty nice and filled with Million$+ houses.
    Its just south and west needs attention. Will take sometime to clean up.
     
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  8. Aug 17, 2018 at 6:15 PM
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    If I am in a situation where I need it, I will use it. . . but I sure hope I never need it. My point was more to the guys who say you should have done XYZ. Well I didn't train for this, so I did what was instinctual. Also, many here make light of "dropping" people. That is a very permanent decision. You have to make it in a split second, so giving it plenty of forethought is necessary. I know if need be I'll do what is needed to protect my family, but I am also fully aware that it is something that would change me and I would have to live with it forever. I also know that we are a litigious society, so I better be sure of the situation before I pull the trigger, because regardless of fault I am going to jail for a night at least, then there will be a court case to determine fault. To protect my family, that is worth it. To get back at someone because they shot at someone else and almost hit me, and have already driven past, not worth it. That is the hit the ground situation and then get to safety
     
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  9. Aug 19, 2018 at 9:18 PM
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    The .45 ACP you lost in the boating accident?
     
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    Jesus Harris! I'm glad you are ok and its minimal damage to the truck!
     
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  11. Aug 19, 2018 at 9:20 PM
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    Yep, among some others. Damn shame.

    Don’t miss the .45 ACP round though.
     
  12. Aug 19, 2018 at 9:26 PM
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    Thanks...
    My next trip is to Colorado. Hopefully. I dont see a Bazooka..
     
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    Hell you can rent one at Dragon Mans...so I wouldn’t bet on it. :D
     
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  14. Aug 19, 2018 at 9:47 PM
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    As long as it doesnt freeze!!
    Still contemplating making the road trip in September or ski in January.
     
  15. Aug 19, 2018 at 10:07 PM
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    What do you want to do? Bazooka or ski?
     
  16. Aug 19, 2018 at 10:15 PM
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    Haha...
    Camping/trails/site seeing if I go in September.
    Otherwise, skiing in January.
    U think my 2wd truck wont be an issue driving to ski slopes. Drove whole winter In Chicago. Didnt have any problems but then again midwest is all flat land.
    Had a squad car (RWD Crown victria) in college. I drove that sucker all over while watching AWD Benz and Audis in ditches...
     
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    I would definitely do a Sept trip then.
     
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    Let me know what time frame via PM if you want. Hell, go out and shoot some guns...not at trucks.
     
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    Absolutely!! Getting my inverter replaced this week. Wish I have my Ikamper RTT but it wont be delivered till after September.
     
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    Are you planning on camping?
     
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    Ya, thats what I was i was thinking
     
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    You have big balls!!! Lol
     
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    It’s actually pretty nice in September. Weather is usually mild.

    Where you’re from, might need to sleep without a bag.
     
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    Thats what i m trying to get. Hard top tent sleeps 4.

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    Wow, scary times. Glad no one got hurt. Side note question for you. Where did you get that front bumper set up?
     
  26. Aug 20, 2018 at 8:27 AM
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    Glad you are ok. Chicago craziness. BTW nice truck out there.
     
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  27. Aug 28, 2018 at 2:17 PM
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