1289.16 applies to applies to both permit and non-permit holders given its "any person" language.
The key to both statutes is the pointing at somebody part. If showing to deescalate, point at the ground. That is the only objective element, otherwise, whether your purpose was lawful is...
Brandishing, more accurately known as Section 1289.16 - Pointing Firearms:
In other words, taking out your weapon, pointing it at the ground, for any purpose would not be felony pointing (brandishing). However, you better have a witness to back you up.
NOTE: I am not your lawyer, you may...
If I feel physically threatened and have done everything reasonable under the circumstances to avoid confrontation and I am left with no other option but to use deadly force to protect the life of myself or a family member, I would:
1) loudly and forcefully announce that I am armed and will...
DanB, very nice, that's exactly what a Police Magnum is supposed to look like...sweet!
Oh, and keep the extension...no one has ever complained about having too many rounds. First thing I did on mine was put on a tube extension.
Is that Surefire M900A really worth it?
I'm trying to outfit a top of the line Noveske, Eotech w/3x, but I'm having trouble pulling the trigger on the M900A.
At around 6 Franklins...I'm hesitant.