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mrm1955Tex wrote: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.

bronco78 wrote:The need to deescalate is not the same as warn.. we have no requirement to warn someone we are about to use deadly force to stop a threat.. And I think a person who does so is ill advised..
By all means attempt if possible to deescalate the situation, from handing over the decoy wallet, to a “hey I don’t want trouble, just walk away”
But if you have decided deadly force is what you need to stop a threat, the LAST thing you want to do is warn that person threatening you, those are your intentions.
Opinions vary, some here will disagree,,,and say, .. Well I will show them my weapon.. or I’ll put my hand on my weapon to scare them,, or make comments like you have suggested above..

If that’s what works for them ,, ok.. but I strongly disagree..

May just be my upbringing, education, training and personal experience, but for me, and those I train, bottom line… my attacker will get zero warning I am about to draw an edged weapon or firearm and defend myself.


I’ve never faced a trial for using deadly force.. If I do I may find the Jury disagrees with me and convicts me for having not warned my attacker first... I hope to never find out... But If I do stand trail someday for defending myself.... The state will likely not have my attacker available as a witness.