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<blockquote data-quote="OKC_45" data-source="post: 787919" data-attributes="member: 6267"><p>Great thoughts here. One difference to point out here: LEOs often have to have their weapons drawn when entering a dangerous situation (searching a house, high risk traffic stop, etc) - these are <em>job requirements</em>, not just a sticky situation they could run (or try to run) from as is the case for most CCW carriers. My CCW instructor was of the opinion that you don't draw your weapon unless you're going to shoot (in his opinion doing so could be considered brandishing). However, I've seen threads here (and elsewhere) where a good, upstanding CCW citizen perceived a threat and drew their weapon which then neutralized the threat (bad guy ran off, etc). To me, that's a much better outcome! Can't remember who said it on another thread on here or I'd quote it but: nobody wins in a shootout! </p><p></p><p>If I wait to draw my weapon until I'm absolutely certain I <em>must</em> shoot, it might be too late! Draw the weapon and, hopefully, defuse the situation without firing a shot; <strong>then call the police!</strong> Usually the first guy to call 911 is perceived to be the "good guy." If the other guy is truly a "bad guy" (and he better be if you drew your weapon) chances are he's not going to call the police or file charges; he'll be long gone.</p><p></p><p>I say, if it defuses a life-threatening situation - brandish away!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="OKC_45, post: 787919, member: 6267"] Great thoughts here. One difference to point out here: LEOs often have to have their weapons drawn when entering a dangerous situation (searching a house, high risk traffic stop, etc) - these are [I]job requirements[/I], not just a sticky situation they could run (or try to run) from as is the case for most CCW carriers. My CCW instructor was of the opinion that you don't draw your weapon unless you're going to shoot (in his opinion doing so could be considered brandishing). However, I've seen threads here (and elsewhere) where a good, upstanding CCW citizen perceived a threat and drew their weapon which then neutralized the threat (bad guy ran off, etc). To me, that's a much better outcome! Can't remember who said it on another thread on here or I'd quote it but: nobody wins in a shootout! If I wait to draw my weapon until I'm absolutely certain I [I]must[/I] shoot, it might be too late! Draw the weapon and, hopefully, defuse the situation without firing a shot; [B]then call the police![/B] Usually the first guy to call 911 is perceived to be the "good guy." If the other guy is truly a "bad guy" (and he better be if you drew your weapon) chances are he's not going to call the police or file charges; he'll be long gone. I say, if it defuses a life-threatening situation - brandish away! [/QUOTE]
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