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You had a lot more information about the situation than can be detailed in a one page or less post when you made your decision. The outcome was about as good as one could hope for, so I can't say you made any mistakes.
I will say:
You chose not to use your firearm when you let the possible assailant close on you. A pistol at three feet is a real mess, especially when you have family within a few feet. There are MANY situations where maintaining distance is not possible, but it is important to know what to do when you get to just a couple feet. Does one pull a pistol at all? How does one retain the pistol? How do you hold an assailant at bay with your off hand while shielding you gun hand and keeping all your body parts out of the line of fire.
A must have for a shooting range, IMO, is a car. Not as a target, but to practice from various positions in and around a car.
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