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stephen426 · February 28, 2006, 04:53 AM

Most of the time, if you look them square in the eye, they will choose a less wary target. Just be sure to adjust your piece while you are doing so. Un fortunately, there is a fine line between brandishing and legitimate self defense. I believe that drawing a weapon is only acceptable when there is a credible threat, and that threat must be sufficient to cause death or grave bodily harm for you to escalate to lethal force. There is probably some grey area here but you have to use your judgement and common sense. If you hesitate too long, you may not get the chance to draw and you might even lose your weapon. I've heard that some people carry in their jacket pockets with their guns in their hands. If you really go to theaters that are that bad or feel that threatened, that ay be the way to go. Just be sure to stare down any potential attackers first and your chances of having to shoot someone will go waaaaaaaaaaaay down.

February 28, 2006, 04:53 AM	#5
stephen426 Senior Member Join Date: March 11, 2005 Posts: 3,840	Most of the time, if you look them square in the eye, they will choose a less wary target. Just be sure to adjust your piece while you are doing so. Un fortunately, there is a fine line between brandishing and legitimate self defense. I believe that drawing a weapon is only acceptable when there is a credible threat, and that threat must be sufficient to cause death or grave bodily harm for you to escalate to lethal force. There is probably some grey area here but you have to use your judgement and common sense. If you hesitate too long, you may not get the chance to draw and you might even lose your weapon. I've heard that some people carry in their jacket pockets with their guns in their hands. If you really go to theaters that are that bad or feel that threatened, that ay be the way to go. Just be sure to stare down any potential attackers first and your chances of having to shoot someone will go waaaaaaaaaaaay down. __________________ The ATF should be a convenience store instead of a government agency!