Dang Kyle, your story gave me the shivers and wasn't even there! I have relied on the knowledge that I'm faster than 99% of everything else on the road. The times I have run into poor or aggressive cagers, I just nail it. Ohio State Patrol popped me once when I did that and got ticketed. It was better than taking a spill or worse. I don't carry a firearm but a small cloth bag tied to the handle bar with ball bearings sized to make a Rottweiler blush are usually there. You don't throw them at the car , you throw them up and beside or behind you. The cloth disinegrates instantly and you get a radiator or windshield, hopefully both. There is a drawback or two one being it is indescriminate pattern and can take out unintended nearby targets. The other is losing a windshield at highway speed is not pleasant and can lead to collateral accidents with innocent people. Just like thinking before you shoot, you must have situational awareness, know your backdrop and better be damn sure of yourself and your actions. Like Kyle, I have a strong sense of self preservation and just like a cop is trained to win EVERY life or death encounter. I think one knows when they sense they are in TRUE fear of their life and the adrenals go into hyper drive. Controlling that natural response can be trained but not all can learn it.
My vote for worst driving is I-4 from Tampa to east side of Orlando. Everybody stay safe!