[thethirddegree]

I agree with Elmer Keith, if you have to pull the weapon, pull the trigger.

[Mouton]

I frankly don’t agree with the if you pull it use it theory. Twice in my life, not at work, I have had to ward off a problem with a firearm. Both times the individual stopped doing what they were doing immediately. If I could avoid blowing someone away, I was happy doing that. BTW, in neither of these situations was my life in immediate danger although I could legally argue it could have been if I let the situation go further.

[GranTorino]

If my gun leaves the holster it will most likely be used. Of course In am 6'4” 210lbs.
I can see someone smaller or older or a non-violent person having an advantage showing the weapon to avoid a confrontation, but they better still be ready to use it.