Not being there, I'm not willing to make a judgement about how this thing went down but why would the OP hold up his hand to say "look what I did today?"
It's leaves me questioning his motives and in turn the judgement that required a provocative show of strength?

If you're looking for applause, you are scary. If you're looking for approval, maybe you have some doubts and if you're just bored, take your toy to the range.

There is always an affect...what the result is may not be what you think it is...IMHO

Maybe just looking for someone to talk to about it amongst other people that may have been in a similar situation or prepared for one?

There really shouldn't be any "cultural differences", as down here nobody is packing so you get a knuckle sandwich instead. ;)

Routine Road Rage Leads To Absolutely Insane Shootout In Russia

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In Soviet Russia, road rages you!

Hard to resist, isn't it.

haha... You're "the Man" Stuart ;)

Not quite as scary as your promotional wind relating to Supertec performance.

I'll kiss stuartj's ass all day long in Macy's front window before listening to a friggin' word you say, you pompous ass-hat.

Regarding stuartj. He has a point but the delivery is wrong. He should be more sensitive like me.

pull out your weapon. do not point it at anyone. look the other guy in the eye. tell him you are sorry if you cut him off but that this is as far as it goes. drive away.

Making popcorn.

Pretty simple.

I am big but I am pushing 60. My age is undermining my self perceived strength. I don't scare anybody anymore. The flatbutt (fist) system is no longer effective.

Also, my old man lives in NC. I visit him often. It ain't the biggest brain trust state and I have been ridiculed by the driver(s) behind me for using hand signals supplementing the car's turn signals, as they were riding my ass so close. Received the finger, etc. But hey, it's all good until someone get's stupid.

I am liking the cannon option in the right circumstance.

+1. Pompous ass-hat is always leads to highbrow replies....

(And in before the lock is applied)

Let them come.

I don't like Henry.

That was apparent. He usually defends himself.

It's a free world. I'm just observing.

It's all good.

Highbrow is the operative term.

Just the thought of actually pulling a gun on someone fills me with dread. About a million things could go wrong.

To the OP.

I believe I have a small understanding of how stressful that must have been but again I think you did the right thing. Take care.

Scary stuff man...I hope I'm never in that situation. Our local DA went after my CCW instructor over a similar situation even though it was 3 on one. He only pulled his gun after multiple punches to the face.....20g later in defense costs made an impression on me. I'd literally have to see a weapon in his hand, by then it might be too late. I'm glad everything went as it should.

I really hope to never be in the situation and try to avoid anything that could lead to it, but...
my life is worth 20k in lawyer fees...

Did he actually shoot anyone?