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C-dub wrote:

mrm1955Tex wrote: A warning probably won't diffuse an angry person already threatening you. An apology might. It lets them save face and keep their dignity intact and that is what is more important to many aggressors at that point. And you go home unharmed without having to shoot someone that day.

Great advise, and the best outcome as well.

Thanks for all the great responses. I also agree that saying to much or the wrong thing can get you in a lot of trouble.

I guess warning is a bad idea, just thought maybe if it could defuse the confrontation where I might not have to pull my weapon, it would be worth a try.

I would just want to make sure I did everything possible to avoid shooting someone so I could live with it if I did.

Good chance if you pull your weapon the person would stop and you would not have to shoot them anyway, hopefully.

No mistake though, I'd pull the trigger to save my life without hesitation.

I wonder about altercations and how to correctly respond and what to say.

If someone is threatening me to the point I have to warn them and I might draw my weapon,

What do you say, hoping it might deter them where you don't have to draw.

Stop, I will defend myself if you come any closer
Stop or your gonna have a real bad day
Stop or this is gonna be the worst day of your life
Stop or you might not survive this situation


The LEO's could misinterpret what you say as a warning

Just Curious, what would you say?