CAR WASH ROYALE Q&A with Shane Massing Where are you located and how long have you been in the car washing industry? Shane Massing: Currently we have a 3/1 near Dayton, Ohio, and we bought it about two and a half years ago. Has there been a lot of criminal activity at your car wash? Our wash is in a pretty decent area and in the big scheme of things the criminal activity so far has been very minor (you can’t see it but I’m knocking on wood right now) … Why did you decide to arm yourself? I have been licensed to carry a concealed handgun for over 15 years now and it all started when my wife and I were buying vacant houses in these kind of sketchy areas. Carrying a gun could be paralleled to having a fire extinguisher handy. Rarely will you need it but when you do, there is no substitute. Have you always been someone who was comfortable with guns? My dad had guns, so I was exposed to them (and safe handling) at a young age. My first gun was a single shot .22 rifle given to me as a Christmas gift when I was 10 years old and I didn’t have unsupervised access until several years later. What kind of gun do you carry when you visit your car wash? Currently a Kahr PM9 which is a micro sized 9mm semi-automatic with a 6-round magazine. Keep in mind that these small guns are easy to conceal but more difficult to shoot so a larger gun may be more appropriate for someone else. What advice do you have for other car wash owners who are inquiring about protecting themselves at their car washes? At minimum take a concealed carry class even if your state does not require it for carrying concealed. In that class you should at least learn about gun safety, state laws and get some live fire in. After that, rent different sizes and calibers of guns at a range to see what you like and what you shoot the best. After you buy it don’t skimp on the holster as that is about as important as choosing your gun. Go to the range to practice and have fun! On another note: Taking a self-defense class might also be a good idea. Have you ever had to draw or use your gun? No and I hope to never have to. It is only for self-defense, and if someone wants to take your property without threatening your life then let them have it. What is your stance on gun control? If you look at statistics on the areas in the United States that have the most homicides, they usually have the strictest gun laws on the books (Chicago, for example). Most gun laws we currently have are anti-2 nd Amendment. With that being said, there are a small handful of laws that probably do some good. Shoot to Not Kill Are non-lethal guns the way to go? Even if used in self-defense, shooting someone with a bullet can lead to emotional, financial and legal trauma. That’s where some might want to consider guns that don’t kill, but temporarily subdue a possible threat. For instance, Cabela’s, a longtime retailer of outdoor products, markets a gun-like pepper spray blaster called the Kimber PepperBlaster® II. This unit, according to Cabela’s, shoots an extremely potent non-aerosol solution using a revolutionary pyrotechnic delivery system capable of accuracy and force sufficient enough to penetrate facemasks and wraparound glasses. “The 10% OC solution is mixed with benzyl alcohol for increased viscosity. It causes severe irritation and temporary blindness that can last up to 45 minutes, giving you time to get away.” If you’ve ever played paintball, you might know that the paintball can hurt upon impact, but what if it were filled with pepper spray? Salt Supply Co. offers a pepper spray “paintball gun” which shoots cartridges which burst on impact and release a cloud of pepper spray. Shots have to be accurate and maybe even at close range as you have to aim for the continued ... Q&A with Phil Tutt My washes are located around the Houston, Texas, area, but I live in Spring, Texas. I have been in the car washing industry for 25 years. When did you first get familiar with guns? I was trained in the U.S. Army. That is where I got to know about them and feel comfortable with them. I have been carrying a gun at my car washes for about 10 years. Why did you start carrying at your car wash? I personally never felt that I was in that much danger but wanted the extra protection just in case. In the area of our car wash there were just too many robberies. We are in a lower- to mid-class area and I’m thankful I have not had to use one, but better to have one and not use it than to not have one and need it. I also have cameras, an alarm system and other guns available as protection. What advice do you have for others looking into getting a gun? Understand your state laws and the permits needed. And, get the training. I am a member of the U.S and Texas LawShield (a legal and self-defense membership program for gun owners) and I know anyone in the United States can join. How do you feel about stricter gun control in general? I’d have to cross that bridge when it happens, but, as a Christian I would likely have to obey the law. What guns do you recommend for people who are new to owning one? I carry a 380 and a 9mm mini. Those are small guns that you can conceal easily. I do not open carry (in Texas you can open carry) because if they see the gun, you may be the first one they will shoot while you are not looking. I’d rather be the person pulling the gun first rather than them pulling their gun first. 60 • FALL 2019
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