[PAR35]

A warning shot might have done the trick.

Don't carry a gun if you aren't willing to use it.

Don't shoot a gun unless you are willing to kill whatever it is pointed toward. In fact, don't point a gun unless you are willing to kill whatever it is pointed toward.

[TIGHTEN]

"In fact, don't point a gun unless you are willing to kill whatever it is pointed toward."

I'd say don't pull out a gun unless you are going to kill..but you are right.