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<blockquote data-quote="bigfug" data-source="post: 2007727" data-attributes="member: 4864"><p>In the original post, the firearm is purposely displayed, so intent is there. But to reitterate Michael Brown, it is situational and based on intent. If a gust of wind blew a jacket open, there is no intent. If it was open carried the whole time, and he just noticed, there is no intent. And yes, there are times that exposing the weapon can prevent a crime, but again, when you expose the weapon you are displaying the intent to use it. So the justification of your intented use or actual use has to be "reasonable". If the guy had stepped out of the truck with a tire iron, or wrench, or the pedestrian were a midget, handicapped, or a woman, and the driver a sasquatch, or something, it would be different, as there is a disparity of force, and a reasonable fear of imminent danger or bodily harm exists. So in the OP's original post, with the info provided in that post, its probably not the best move, but your situation may be different, so don't apply our answer to this situation to every situation that could arise. We arent saying every time you expose your weapon you plan to use it. If you are wearing a coat, and an OWB holster, go to dinner and take the coat off, you arent robbing the place. You are simply taking your coat off.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bigfug, post: 2007727, member: 4864"] In the original post, the firearm is purposely displayed, so intent is there. But to reitterate Michael Brown, it is situational and based on intent. If a gust of wind blew a jacket open, there is no intent. If it was open carried the whole time, and he just noticed, there is no intent. And yes, there are times that exposing the weapon can prevent a crime, but again, when you expose the weapon you are displaying the intent to use it. So the justification of your intented use or actual use has to be "reasonable". If the guy had stepped out of the truck with a tire iron, or wrench, or the pedestrian were a midget, handicapped, or a woman, and the driver a sasquatch, or something, it would be different, as there is a disparity of force, and a reasonable fear of imminent danger or bodily harm exists. So in the OP's original post, with the info provided in that post, its probably not the best move, but your situation may be different, so don't apply our answer to this situation to every situation that could arise. We arent saying every time you expose your weapon you plan to use it. If you are wearing a coat, and an OWB holster, go to dinner and take the coat off, you arent robbing the place. You are simply taking your coat off. [/QUOTE]
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