[CholeraJoe]

One can imagine that he could be arrested for threatening other customers.

I made no threats, nor touched my weapon. I simply asked them to keep the noise to a reasonable level. It was as unobtrusive as my balding head.

[Puppage]

I made no threats, nor touched my weapon. I simply asked them to keep the noise to a reasonable level

Would you have done the same thing if you weren't armed?

[T Minus Four]

I asked:What would you have done if they had continued to carry on? Shoot them?

I wish you would answer the question. For my CCW, I was taught that if my gun became a factor in any situation, I must be prepared and willing to follow through and shoot someone.

[Kenny Bunk]

Dear Joe,

Never commit the main body of your breakfast force without:
(a) Adequate artillery preparation
(b)Having arranged for air support
(c)Making sure you have a clear plan and route for withdrawal.

Of course, it would have been good to know whether or not the "seven muscular drunks" and their debutante dates were themselves armed.

So, next time you're a-hankering for some breakfast at 4:30AM, send out a patrol first, mark the location with a white phosophorus rocket, call in some 105, pin down the kitchen staff with SAW and outflank their main body with the rest of your squad.

So you want home fries or grits with that?

Joe, never eat breakfast again without checking with your superiors.
I also notice you are overdue for your annual fitness evaluation.

[philetus]

I simply asked them to keep the noise to a reasonable level."

I don't believe you would have did it if you hadn't been armed.
"I made no threats, nor touched my weapon."

""but it was nevertheless visible.""

That was a threat.

It would not surprise me if they thought you were a nut trying to provoke them so you would have an excuse to kill someone.Are you? Were you?