I think you've gotten enough feedback, but I did want to welcome you to the forum. Also, thank you for sharing your story, because a lot of people have felt the way you did about wanting to show their weapon, or they might have shown their weapon just like you did. I know I felt that way when I first started carrying. I have learned over time, however, its best to say nothing and stay concealed.yesmcgrath wrote:I forgot to add... Please give me your opinions on this... Was I the fool for displaying my weapon to him? I feel that despite the circumstances it was still inappropriate to display my weapon even though well-intended.
A funny anecdote: I learned this same lesson the hard way when I was at one of my best friend's house. He asked me about my CHL, my handgun, etc. I offered to show it to him and he obliged (he has dozens of firearms). Upon the drawing and clearing of my weapon (before presenting it to him), his shocked wife discovered I was carrying, which did not quite go over as expected. At full volume, she began to express her feelings toward me carrying in her house. Like every husband in that situation, he wisely kept his mouth shut, knowing that any resemblance of a logical defense would mean him sleeping on the couch. I accepted her rant as verbal notice, and now disarm when I go over to their house. That was years ago, and although we all laugh about it now, I still disarm.
Looking back on it, I don't think it was the firearm that caused her reaction. It was her surprise that she didn't know combined with the fact that she was in her home with her guard down.