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As I've read through this, I've been giving it some thought. I put myself in the scenario and figure out what I would like to have seen myself do in this case. I am not saying anything about the OP's actions. I was not there and am not qualified to judge. I am simply trying to learn from the actions and prepare myself.

So: If what I see is a scum bag(s) committing a crime with a deadly weapon against another person, I believe it is prudent to at least draw my gun. I don't know the intent of the scum bags and I want to make sure I can prevent any further harm to the victim and/or myself. The intent is not to hold them, there are other more pressing needs (the victim for one). It's simply to scare them off and be ready for any action they may take.

Having the weapon out reduces my reaction time and its mere presence is usually more than enough to halt a crime and prevent further action by the scum bags.

It could escalate the situation, but the odds are strongly against that when looking at the research.

After the scum bags have run with their tails firmly tucked, it's a call to 911, put the gun away and tend to the victim.