[MrB]

I always thought the “anti-brandishing” laws were stupid when applied to CCHL holders.

What better way to diffuse a situation that would otherwise come down to the CCW carrier having to draw and shoot an attacker?

“Back off a$$4ole, I’m armed.”

[absolootezer0]

What better way to diffuse a situation that would otherwise come down to the CCW carrier having to draw and shoot an attacker?

from the article, "So if you're not displaying your heat in 'an angry or threatening manner'.."

i'm not certain, but it sounds like the intent of the law is to cover you if, for example, you open your jacket to get your wallet and your firearm shows.

[andy58-in-nh]

I am wary of anti-brandishing regulations that are written in such a way as to potentially include inadvertent or momentary displays of one's concealed weapon.

It has happened to me on occasion, as when a sudden gust of wind blows up my shirt tails to briefly reveal my inside-the-waistband holster and its contents. I don't wish to make anyone uncomfortable or feel threatened (even if that is fundamentally their issue rather than mine), but chances are, they don't know me or my intentions either. It also removes an element of uncertainty and surprise for any bad actors who might be around, and that's why I prefer to carry concealed in the first place.