That reminds me that I left out of my post something important.
Brandishing is a very good way to get shot.
Imagine you are armed, concealed carry, legal.
On a picnic with your wife or family out in the woods or in the mountains and someone suddenly appears waving a gun and displaying an attitude.
You might not draw and shoot, but you certainly would be on edge and ready to fire at the slightest bad move.
In this area almost every gun store has a big sign at the door warning that you must not draw a sidearm for any reason, even if you only intend to by an accessory for that model.
It would be a wild ride at the store I frequent.
Very true. The reason for brandishing laws is that holding a gun in hand is intimidating in and of itself. The person holding it may not intend to intimidate but it’s a lethal weapon and it’s ready to be deployed so every gesture, every facial expression and every word is going to be viewed with apprehension and a lot of scrutiny. No one can know what’s on another person’s mind so it would be natural to be concerned.
Private property. Did you see the video?