Pubdate: Mon, 15 Oct 2007 Source: Pensacola News Journal (FL) Copyright: 2007 The Pensacola News Journal Contact: http://www.pensacolanewsjournal.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1675 Author: Robby West ARMED, FORTUNATELY Crime is simply out of control here in Pensacola. It's not the fault of the Police Department. It's the fault of this "thug life" culture we have that glorifies drug use and crime. Point in case, I had a man try to get into my truck on Pace Boulevard a few months back while I was stopped at a red light. I have no idea who the guy was or what he wanted, but I'm sure it wasn't good. However, thanks to Florida's concealed carry law I had my pistol with me. When he opened my door I drew my firearm. When he saw that I was armed he ran off and I reported the incident to the police. What would have happened if I had not been armed? I have no idea, but I'm sure that he will think twice before trying to get into someone else's car again. - -- Robby West Pensacola - --- MAP posted-by: Beth Wehrman