I don’t know about y’all but I’ve utilized a ‘show-of-force’ on two occasions. Both times the intent was to make the threats choose a different path. (In one case one person, in another two) [the two were wanted for murder, one in Africa and one in Saudi Arabia]. I found this video very educational and, let’s face it, an ounce of prevention is worth allot! So I hope that you enjoy the video and learn at least one thing; I learned several.
I’ve never pointed a gun at anyone stateside nor have I brandished one. This has some good Intel from a legal standpoint.
To be clear: I never pointed the firearm at anyone but, in the case of the two men wanted for murder, four officers from four different agencies came and shook my hand for how I handled the situation. I believe that if I had not drawn the weapon and hung it at my side they would have pushed it to the point of a potentially fatal incident. I simly waited until they were walking away and called the police. Two Del Rio Police, two CBP vehicles, two Val Verde Sheriff vehicles and two undercover ICE converged to intersect my following of the two at a distance. One of the ICE agents pulled behind my car to cover me. In other words: There are scenarios that may cause for it so don’t carve yourself into any corners.
I pray you never are placed into a situation where you need to do either but, if that time should arise, that you make the right decision(s).
sometimes if you lucky/fortunate…
all you need to do is SHOW that your armed with your hand near the weapon???
that is NOT brandishing is it? hmmm… maybe I should ask that directly???
Not if no one sees it