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Wow, a 4 year old necropost

Wow a 4 year old necropost to a 4 year old necropost.

I dont usually look at the dates more the topic

In any situation, I think you did the right thing to retreive your weapon if you felt threatened and had the opportunity to do so. Better safe than sorry. Its not like you waved it around, pointed it a the guys and pistol whipped them.

I am not a lawyer, dont play one on TV and didnt sleep at a Holiday Inn Express last night but I think as far as law enforcement, if you call 911 explain the situation, explain you felt threatened and in fear for your life.

But call first, if the other guys see your gun and call first they (LEO) are less likely to believe you. If your gun comes out a call to 911 should follow as soon as possible. Remember, regardless of what happened staying out of trouble will depend on what story you tell and how well you tell it. Your story must be consistent and whatever you do, you were in fear for your life, you retrieved your weapon in a non threatening way and tried to avoid the situation. If possible try to retreat from the trouble, but explain mitigation circumstances such as "I was surrounded by traffic and could not leave the scene" or "I could not leave my small children behind" etc.

When considering any legal action against you LE should consider the aggravating circumstances (you had a gun or retrieved one and what exactly did you do with it, if you pointed it at them then your in the wrong unless they had a weapon visible, if you kept it pointed in a safe direction not making threats then you might be OK) and the mitigating circumstances (justification for your actions, 2 individuals on your property not leaving when asked to and any reasonable fear that may have caused). They will ask did you see a weapon? ( not a reason not to make your self ready when suspicious) Also, if you had any kids or other family to protect etc. tell them. What is said verbally back and forth is as important as any action. Frame the scenario in such a way that you are clearly the victim in reasonable fear and your actions were justified.

Remember, I am not a lawyer, this is just my opinion.

I would have not had to go to my car though. I would have gotten my 12 gauge or any one of my other pistols or AR or AK or .......have more than one weapon handy especially at home.

I keep my pistol in a Maxpedition Jumbo Versipak when forced (damn .30-06 and prohibited places) to leave it in my car. If you need to retreive it from your car you could grab the bag with the zipper open, hand on weapon ready to draw but still have it concealed.

I carry the Versipak in the front seat of my carry with gun at the ready, but still concealed. Works well especially if I am making a short trip to a prohibited place. Then I can go from inside car to trunk and vice versa with no concealment issues.