[Robert357]

I understand that a firearm can cause a crook to run away.

I also understand that some use weapons to intimidate.

The laws (in my jurisdiction) as I have learned them, make brandishing a crime.

The sad truth is that depending on the police who investigate and the DA who determines if charges are filed, justice and what is fair have little to do with whether a person who tries to defend themself will spend time in jail awaiting trial.

My comments were that based on my training in my jurisdiction what the person did, risked his life and freedom.

Getting a CCL is a very personal decision and one with huge responsibility. One needs to know the consequences and potential outcomes of a life and death confrontation, which is what happens when you pull a firearm from concealment.

I think that the policy of “shoot to live” and only when no other safe option is available, is the best approach.

[Secret Agent Man]

He was not brandishing. Brandishing is taking out your gun for a non-valid reason.

[marktwain]

My comments were that based on my training in my jurisdiction what the person did, risked his life and freedom.

Arizona passed a "defensive display" law expressly to allow a person to show that they are armed, without the risk of prosecution for showing their weapon.