A couple weeks ago while finishing up a landscaping job on the south west side of indy I had a first for experiences. I work in some pretty trashy rough areas esp for a country boy. After seeing some of the areas we work in maybe two days of work I knew I needed a pocket gun. Not having the funds for one I eventually was given one by a close friend not the best for carrying but was easy to hide and was better then nothing.anyway a couple weeks ago we were finishing vacuuming leaves in a apartment complex we were actually packing up to leave when I heard a gun shot I had asked the rest of the crew if they heard it and they said it was a flat tire from the interstate right behind the apartment s I knew better. The adrenaline started to pump knowing what it was. There was definitely a long delay in between shots at least 30secs-1 min I would guess. I started to make me way in that direction mainly thinking of making sure everyone was ok. I made it to the corner of the apartment and heard 5-6 more shots. I hesitated on proceeding further not knowing for sure what the circumstances were. I heard what sounded like vehicle motors revving up and next thing I knew a maroon charger was flying by me all over the road with the back driver window still down followed by a white Chevy hhr. The first thought through my mind was great going to get shot just bc I am here and saw them leave not knowing anymore. Turned the corner and saw a 17-20 yr old kid laying on the ground. As I made my was to him in a hurry I told him he was ok I was going to help mainly out of fear he would shoot me not knowing who I was running up to him. I am not sure exactly why or how but next thing I know I pulled my belt off making a makeshift tournequet for his leg. (He was hit mid left thigh through and through by what appeared to be a .45 judging by the casings.) Thankfully he wasn't bleeding to bad in the midst of trying to help him I heard a comotion in the apartment behind us and remember glancing up and not seeing much my main focus was him in front of me. I know I know all that tactical B's the keyboard comados are going to say but easier said then done when the hearts pumping. The kid was in shock pretty good eyes glazing over and kinda fading out of consciousness in and out. Police finally showed up and took over and took statement s. During the taping the crime scene off phase they offered for me to sit in the cruiser to stay warm, I politely decined knowing I had a .22 pocket pistol on me, they have a hard enough job as it is I don't need to complicate things at a crime scene just to stay warm. After another offer I declined again explaining why and offering to show my carry permit and told him I would feel more comfortable if it just stayed in my pocket versus checking it into his trunk etc. Either way take aways from it training does kick in and it's easier said then done (should ofs would ofs could ofs) until it's you and the adrenaline rush yeah makes you get tunnel vision. And be aware of when you render aid wear gloves if possible ( I didn't have any now I have to wait 90 days for an HIV test just in case) and try to remain calm and notice details as much as possible. Pretty crazy situation I remember looking down while working on the kid and seeing bullet paths through the grass and soil between my legs where they shot at him while he was already down kid was lucky. From now on g26 extra mag and tournaquet go with me just in case not asking permission from the boss at this point my life is more important then my job and currently searching for a new job as we speak. Fun times not so much