[ctdonath2]

Blocking a road, arms prominently displayed & at the ready, is a threat.

Put yourself in his position and tell me you wouldn’t consider it a threat.
I’ve been there, and did.

[DiogenesLamp]

Put yourself in his position and tell me you wouldn’t consider it a threat.

I wouldn't keep running toward it. I most certainly would not try to take the shotgun away from the guy.

Perhaps he didn't see it as a threat? He certainly behaved as if he didn't understand the threat represented by a man with a shotgun.