I basically went psycho on them screaming POLICE! and commands laced with obscenities while pointing my 92f in their face.
They instantly complied and I cuffed the larger of the 2 and kept my weapon trained on the others head til a squad arrived and confirmed the warrant.
My point is this: I was able to convince the bad guys that I was clearly in charge and if they twitched I would follow through. Communication and demeanor command respect. Thankfully they believed I was sincere and able.
Amateurs with no training or experience get people killed. I believe a pro may have been able to pull it off. Perhaps not. /armchairquarterback.
The elder McMichael was a police officer for 20 years, and according to some posts above, the Younger McMichael trained coast guard servicemen how to successfully board a vessel with hostiles on it.
These sound like professionals to me.
And good work on your arrest.