[onewhippedpuppy]

Originally Posted by EMJ

Interesting scenario. Firstly, if you're carrying legally, the assumption is that you're carrying for self defense. In this case, the aggressive guy who came at the OP was clearly out of line. But putting things back on the OP, let's say the aggressor doesn't back off. Calls you an a-hole and throws a couple of punches on the side of the door when he sees your piece. What then? You put a couple of center mass rounds in him? Take him down? In front of your wife and son? This is where it gets hairy.

I fully understand the OP's actions. Just wondering if showing the weapon is worth the potential for what is to follow. In this case, sure, it worked out. In other cases, the aggressive driver might not be fazed by seeing the gun. This might actually anger him even more. Then you would have to do what you have to do. And all for what? Just sayin'.

The CCH classes tell you to never pull your weapon if you are not prepared to use it. Prudent advice for your above scenario. Anybody that has ever dealt with a bully knows that they tend to pick on those weaker than them, and the quickest way to deter them is a punch in the nose. I see this similarly - not much good can come from playing the victim. Just ask that Range Rover driver in NY.