Brandishing is illegal.
Yes brandishing is illegal. Our writer would have been wise to say something “when responding to the potential of life threatening violence, the intended victims apparent ability and willingness to respond with deadly force frequently cause the violent criminal to lose control of bodily functions and make a wet and smelly retreat”.
In most places, yes.
Not on my own property it isn’t. Have done that many times chasing down trespassers.
This is a common law offense. State v. Dawson, 272 N.C. 535, 541-42 (1968); State v. Huntly, 25 N.C. 418, 418 (1843); State v. Staten, 32 N.C. App. 495, 496-97 (1977) (citing Dawson).
Usually cited during a fray, but can be used as a BS charge just "ready made" to a power tripping LEO
The problem with "feelings" is some timid souls would go apoplectic if they suffered a ghost fart.