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teacherjenn4 · Sep 13, 2015, 05:25 PM

I'm from LA and live in the suburbs. I can tell you that if you drive into the wrong neighborhood, you'll stick out like a sore thumb, as they say. Don't expect the local law enforcement agencies to come to your rescue. If you don't belong there, stay away.

ShawnPC · Sep 16, 2015, 07:11 PM

Originally Posted by smoothy

we are trying to keep you from getting robed, beaten, shot or Killed.

Thank you. I live in a gang area and I go out after midnight and have never had an issue. I will take the same safety precautions I take in my neighborhood.

Wondergirl · Sep 16, 2015, 07:35 PM

Originally Posted by ShawnPC

Thank you. I live in a gang area and I go out after midnight and have never had an issue. I will take the same safety precautions I take in my neighborhood.

What will you see in the dark? Will you take a flashlight?

smoothy · Sep 16, 2015, 08:42 PM

Originally Posted by Wondergirl

What will you see in the dark? Will you take a flashlight?

Muzzle flash is one thing that comes to mind.

Fr_Chuck · Sep 16, 2015, 10:52 PM

Gang area at night. LOL. Even the police will not do that alone.

J_9 · Sep 17, 2015, 02:51 AM

You really do have a death wish, don't you?

ScottGem · Sep 17, 2015, 04:46 AM

But you are not a stranger in your own neighborhood. You are known so there is no problems. It is strangers wandering around, especially at night, that are in danger.

Frankly, I don't believe you are that dense, I smell troll.

joypulv · Sep 17, 2015, 05:16 AM

Did you just move to LA? Where did you grow up or live most of your life? The way you ask questions makes you sound very naive about gangs, territory, 'coveting' territory, all of it. That's not a put down, just an observation about a kind of innocence.

Cat1864 · Sep 17, 2015, 06:09 AM

This will be harsh.

So now you want to cruise/walk through a very dangerous neighborhood at night.

In all honesty I find your plans to be insulting to the people in the areas you want to visit. You are essentially treating other human beings as animals in a zoo that are there for your entertainment. You do not appear to be wanting to help people or have any other positive intentions. Instead, you seem to want to treat their neighborhood as a drive through zoo/animal park. Is that how you want people to treat your neighborhood?

As you should know, not everyone who lives in the gang areas are members of a gang. Many people are just like you and trying to live their lives and deserve to do so without being gawked at by someone who thinks they are an exhibit.

If you want to carry through with your plan and you aren't thinking of the people as just curiosities, why don't you join a volunteer group that tries to help the people? You can probably find a civic or church group.

Keep in mind that if you go by yourself at night, if the gang members don't bother you, the police who do venture into the area or patrol the perimeter will probably think you were there for drugs or other illegal reasons.

catonsville · Sep 18, 2015, 06:16 AM

You have covered all of the aspects of the question. Looks like the OP has a
"Death Wish".

NeedKarma · Sep 18, 2015, 06:59 AM

Nah, I think it's just another example of a keyboard gangster.

catonsville · Sep 18, 2015, 08:26 AM

Originally Posted by NeedKarma

Nah, I think it's just another example of a keyboard gangster.

I agree, he must have missed the school bus.

DoulaLC · Sep 18, 2015, 01:43 PM

What you will see are some people hanging around here and there, bars on windows of most homes and businesses (that are open), graffiti (some gang related, but much of it actual art), depending on where you go... some pretty historical sites, and the occasional indicator of gang boundary, or relationship to a gang, that you likely wouldn't recognize without knowing what you were looking at.

You may experience no problems at all just passing through, or you may end up being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Obviously, it's a chance you take depending on the decision that you make.

Wondergirl · Sep 18, 2015, 01:52 PM

Originally Posted by DoulaLC

What you will see are some people hanging around here and there, bars on windows of most homes and businesses (that are open), graffiti (some gang related, but much of it actual art), depending on where you go... some pretty historical sites, and the occasional indicator of gang boundary, or relationship to a gang, that you likely wouldn't recognize without knowing what you were looking at.

You may experience no problems at all just passing through, or you may end up being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Obviously, it's a chance you take depending on the decision that you make.

He wants to drive around after midnight.

smoothy · Sep 18, 2015, 07:53 PM

Three words if they do it... Darwin Award Nominee..

Hey...it sounds harsh...but it weeds a certain element out of the human gene pool. That's just a REALITY of the world. Harsh yes...but reality is harsh.

teacherjenn4 · Sep 18, 2015, 08:09 PM

Originally Posted by DoulaLC

What you will see are some people hanging around here and there, bars on windows of most homes and businesses (that are open), graffiti (some gang related, but much of it actual art), depending on where you go... some pretty historical sites, and the occasional indicator of gang boundary, or relationship to a gang, that you likely wouldn't recognize without knowing what you were looking at.

You may experience no problems at all just passing through, or you may end up being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Obviously, it's a chance you take depending on the decision that you make.

Sorry Doula, you obviously aren't from Los Angeles. Something will happen, and it isn't good. South Central isn't safe for anyone, including the residents. Innocent babies are shot and killed all of the time.

Someone who who doesn't belong will certainly be noticed. It's a fact! People take wrong turns all of the time and end up in horrible situations, especially at night.

Wondergirl · Sep 18, 2015, 08:19 PM

And if he's wearing the wrong clothes and even the wrong colors....

smoothy · Sep 19, 2015, 07:43 AM

Personally I do not believe this comment they made earlier. People that live in a gang area will by neccessity be street smart as to how gangs treat outsiders... and even known locals.

Originally Posted by ShawnPC

Thank you. I live in a gang area and I go out after midnight and have never had an issue. I will take the same safety precautions I take in my neighborhood.

To me this sounds exactly like someone who lived a very sheltered life who watched "Boyz n the Hood" one too many times and has a Utopian concept of what its actually like.

I am fairly comfortable around Hells Angels and Several other clubs... but that's because I know exactly how to respect them and know how NOT to behave around them (I've been to several members houses and have been invited to ride with them on a few occasions). And Unlike street thugs who have no honor... Motorcycle clubs ( most of them anyway) actually have a code and some sort of honor... even if it's a bit different than most other peoples. There are a few that scare the hell out of me and NONE would I walk up to blind without them knowing who I was and what I was doing there.

teacherjenn4 · Sep 19, 2015, 11:59 AM

Agreed, Smoothy! You have to know your area. The OP called it " South Central California." That was my clue that he is clueless!

DoulaLC · Sep 19, 2015, 12:30 PM

Originally Posted by teacherjenn4

Sorry Doula, you obviously aren't from Los Angeles. Something will happen, and it isn't good. South Central isn't safe for anyone, including the residents. Innocent babies are shot and killed all of the time. Someone who who doesn't belong will certainly be noticed. It's a fact! People take wrong turns all of the time and end up in horrible situations, especially at night.

No, not LA, but lived in OC and traveled to and through much of the LA area. Most recently making deliveries in several areas of East and South LA. Certainly there are areas best not traveled, and often these are square blocks, where just outside these areas is not as much of a concern, as you would find in many large cities with known gang territories. The biggest risk comes to other known gang members, but as was said, people do end up in the wrong place at the wrong time. Near the largest city where I currently live, that has known gangs, there are streets I wouldn't go through and others that, while I wouldn't be out walking, I don't mind driving through.

I wouldn't get out and walk around in many of these areas in LA, although we did within the grounds of various drops, but driving through was not as much of a concern... although once became a bit concerning trying to locate a yard we needed to get to and we did travel through several streets best to avoid. Turned out to be nothing unusual, but you are just more aware and observant as you should in any area that you know to be questionable.

I think the OP was referring to being out at midnight to the area he currently resides, not necessarily that he meant to go to SLA at night. If so, that I wouldn't do even in areas that are less of a concern. Problems tend to multiply after dark.