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I've had a gun out twice where no shots were fired and the situation was resolved. Once when I was off-duty as a deputy and the other time a couple years earlier (as a civilian) when I and a buddy were being threatened by a couple asswipes. I was prepared to fire both times but having a gun pointed at their chests seemed to resolve things. I arrested the guy when I was a cop and fled the earlier scene. Exit stage right is the best outcome. Situational awareness is something anyone who carries a firearm that needs to be part of your daily life.
As a civilian, you might get charged with brandishing so the only time you'd want to do it is if you really thought your life or safety was in real jeopardy.
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