Last week, I was filling up on 30th street which is much busier than my usual station. I found myself going through a mental exercise to prevent what just happened to this deputy. I found I didn't like standing in between the pump and the car. Trip hazard with the hose, an approach from the opposite side of the pump could easily close on me way to fast, and 2 from that direction would trap me quickly. I ended up at the drivers side front corner where I could see both sides of the pump and an approach using the pump would still have to navigate around the hose or the trash can. The car would provide quick cover, yes cover not concealment because of the engine, from a passenger side attack. This also provided me a clearer shot for protection of my wife sitting in the front seat.
What do I do wrong? What do you do that could prevent it from happening to you?
What do I do wrong? What do you do that could prevent it from happening to you?