Have you ever had to make your first knife twice?

Jesse Latham

Jesse Latham

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So I am kind of lazy. I didn't take my first and third knives out of the truck when I got home from the OKCA show. But in self defense I have been showing them. This morning my wife woke me up as she left for work at 5:30. The doors on the truck were standing open. Gone are both knives, a .40 cal glock, the ash tray (full of change) and who knows what else. Crap. I live in a rural setting on a private road. CRAP!! I wish them bad karma!
Jess
 

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Bad karma doesn't change the fact that there's a loaded gun in the hands of a criminal. I wouldn't even care about the knives.
 
I hope the guy is holding the knife in one hand (edge up), the gun in the other, the gun goes off, bullet hits the blade, it splits in half, and he shoots himself in both feet at the same time.

Seriously, that's a huge bummer. I really have a mean streak when it comes to thieves. I hope they catch the guy and you get your stuff back, and I hope Mr. Sticky Fingers gets a little time in the land of slamming doors for his crime. Jeez...sorry, man.
 
First let me say "that sucks"

Second let me say that's why the gun lives in a bag that goes into the house with you at night.

Third, It's a good reason to make another knife.
 
I agree with all of you guys. I had withdrawn enough cash from the bank to buy a nearly new atv and felt the need to have the gun nearby. Can't think of any excuse for not returning it to the safe. I can and will make more knives but that first one may be elusive. Only the second problem in our area in 18 years. Thanks Jess
 
Cops would probably think in terms of a radius from the scene. In rural areas, especially, it's just not likely that some random passer-by is going to be on that road looking into every car and truck. So they start looking in the home first... then in the surrounding homes.

Frankly, this sounds like something kids would do. I know, we old folks blame everything on kids... but think about it... they didn't steal the truck... just the small stuff in it. Nothing bigger than you could put in your pockets and peddle away with on your bicycle.
 
tryppyr said:
Frankly, this sounds like something kids would do. I know, we old folks blame everything on kids... but think about it... they didn't steal the truck... just the small stuff in it. Nothing bigger than you could put in your pockets and peddle away with on your bicycle.
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It's something Criminals do. In a vacation area I went to a few years back criminals would often look for cars with NRA/Pro 2A stickers in the hopes they'll find guns inside. The car was not the target.

The officers also stated that Mp3 players (often in cars), GPS units, change in the ash, CD wallets, digital cameras, camcorders etc were also among the most reported items stolen.
 
I agree that in areas like vacation resorts you'd expect that sort of behavior. Not in rural areas. The average opportunistic criminal goes where population density is higher.
 
I always leave my car unlocked so they don't break the windows. Since it was last broken into it has spent every night inside the garage. I've also mounted a motion activated light and camera on the garage. It seems there's a bunch of hoodlums that a couple times a year go around town stealing all the loose change from peoples unlocked cars. Police estimate they get around $500 worth each time. But, they're unable to catch them as they move real quickly. I figured a motion activated security camera would be worth it. Too bad about the knife. At least you have pictures of it. I only have 20 year old memories of the one I made in high school and very little hope of it still being around.

SAM!!!! I made B E E F J E R K Y!
 
I don't leave any easily-stolen stuff in my vehicle, so "they" don't break the windows. I live in a low-crime area, but who knows? Why risk a dumb kid or adventurous criminal seeking new hunting grounds? It only takes seconds for one moron to really mess up your plans.

I also don't leave firearms laying around, protected only by a thin layer of glass. No offense to you, Jesse, you already said it was an "oops" that could happen to any of us, and I understand that. I honestly hope your insurance covers your loss and nothing bad happens with the stolen gun. :eek:

Make another knife, better than the last one :thumbup:
 
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