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thetexan wrote:I don't take it personal and I apologize for snide remarks.

You're a good man wildbill. You keep me on my toes

WildBill wrote:

thetexan wrote:Ok. The context for what I was stating is the same. And, please, feel free to post you in depth analysis of the statute at your convenience.

The purpose of my posts is to clarify facts and impart some knowledge to the forum members, not to belittle you.
You seem to take some of my comments as personal insults to you and respond with snide comments.
I can't help it if that is your reaction.
If you are aren't willing to take them as constructive, then my in depth analysis on any subject would be futile.
I will still continue to make my posts for those who are willing to read them.
Hopefully some of the forum members will gain some insight and knowledge about the subjects that are discussed.

MadMonkey wrote:

Solsand wrote:Ok here we go, I'd really like to know what is going to be inside/ outside LTC law-

Hypothetically, a road rage incident of some kind takes place. We both have to stop at the next light. Driver approaches me on foot WITHOUT a weapon, words are exchanged. He decides to turn this into a physical confrontation, takes a swing and I am knocked to the ground. I'm carrying - he could be - so I immediately draw my weapon and tell him he can either be shot or he can back off and freeze. I call 911 and explain the situation and ask for LEO to come out. My question- can I legally hold him at gun point until LEO arrives? Will I likely be arrested for drawing my weapon? Not looking for the "you should have just shot him/ fear for life" answer. I am tying to see if this altercation can be handled in the manner I have just described without having to shoot this guy. I know most of you have probably seen the video of the two ragers in Austin last month, where one guy approached the other with a bat. He could have been shot and the shooter would not likely have been charged. This scenario is not what I am describing...

Thoughts? Advice? Thanks.

1. If you have the ability to safely leave the light (i.e. without putting someone else in danger), do it. Make a right, cross the intersection, anything to avoid someone who is coming at you in a threatening manner.

2. Barring that, do NOT leave your vehicle. It very, very rarely goes well when both parties "take it outside". You're leaving a somewhat secure location for zero benefit; there would have to be multiple reasons for me to do so.

Once you leave your vehicle and get into an argument/fistfight, at a stoplight no less, it's going to be harder and harder to convince me that you're not just as guilty as the other guy.

Always think de-escalation.