Calling the police after intentionally brandishing? - Massad Ayoob says don't bother!

[Robo_Railer]

3. I unholster my weapon to low ready, or even merely pull back my coat to reveal the weapon, put hand on butt of gun, etc.
4. Threatening individual immediately leaves at top speed.

Is that "Brandishing"? There are those on here who will vehemently proclaim you should never unholster or reveal your ccw unless you are going to immediately open fire. However I beg to differ as it has been my experience that most goblins will not have the stones to face down an armed, aware NONvictim capable of defending themselves, and will seek easier prey.

It might be "brandishing," but in the "good sense" of the term. (And maybe some of the other terms suggested so far would be better for describing the actions of someone who's acting within the law.)
If you do draw, should should be justified in firing, and prepared to do so. If you reasonably believe you're protecting yourself from potential death or serious bodily injury, then that should provide justification. (The "reasonableness" part is where it might get uncomfortable afterward, like in a courtroom.)
If the BG sees it before you draw and he just leaves, that's fine. No hits, one run (his), no errors. If the gun never left the holster, I can't see that as "threatening" him with it, or "brandishing" it. Maybe you were "sending him a message," but if he hastily removes himself from your presence, then I think it just proves he's smarter than he looks.

But do report it (him) so that maybe he can get grabbed up before he can find someone unprepared and prey on them. Even if he doesn't get locked up for his confrontation with you, someone like that probably has warrants on them, anyway.

JMHO, IANAL, YMMV, and all the usual abbreviations.

 

[Handyman]

This is a tough one for me . My state is not a pro gun state . Each individual town has its own agenda when it comes to ccw . A lot of towns will not issue ccw permits to anyone and others make it very difficult .
But , I would call the police and hope I get an officer who is pro ccw .

 

[Jim K]

One of the good things about carrying a gun is that you can threaten or use deadly force if necessary.

One of the bad things about carrying a gun is that you have little alternative to a threat or use of deadly force.

Something to think about for those who carry.

Jim

 

[cgraham]

One of the good things about NOT carrying a gun is that you don't have to worry about the consequences of threatening or using deadly force.

One of the bad things about NOT carrying a gun is that you have no effective response to a threat or use of deadly force.

Something to think about for those who carry, and for those that don't.

C