- A Lyft driver in Philadelphia minded his own business while driving to the next person he would pick up…
- When suddenly, his vehicle was hit from behind.
- The Lyft driver got out of his car to see the damage, and two guys hopped out of the car that rear-ended him.
- One of the guys had a shotgun and they demanded the Lyft driver’s car.
- Except, the Lyft driver was carrying concealed at the time, and he thankfully ignored the company’s foolish “no weapons” policy.
- The driver shot both of the carjackers in the chest, and they took off running and were later arrested by police.
- The Lyft driver who acted quickly and decisively was unharmed.
- Keep in mind that getting rear-ended is a well-known setup to get you out of the car, so carjackers can get you.
- In fact, a while back, I was in Florida and someone rear-ended me.
- I did slow down but I was looking around to see who was driving and to see if any other vehicles were acting suspicious.
- All looked well and I eventually pulled over to the side of the road and so did the person who hit me.
- It was a woman who was pretty much terrified that her husband was going to kill her because she’d just put a big dent in his truck.
- My vehicle was fine so this was no big deal.
- But just remember, especially if you live in a city…
- That carjackings have spiked and criminals love to rear-end people because they know almost everyone hops out of the car to assess the damage.
- Obviously, also have a gun on you if you live in a place where you can legally carry concealed…
- And grab our free Car Fighting DVD here that reveals vehicle defense tactics.
- Carjackings and crime are not going away anytime soon…
- So, be smart in your vehicle and think about what “con” someone may be pulling to get you to exit your vehicle so they can carjack you.
Stay safe,
- Jason Hanson
- Former CIA Officer
- Editor, Spy & Survival Briefing
- Editor, Black Bag Confidential
