Ralph Moore
Member
Hello All,
I am new here so please bear with me as I learn the proper posting procedures. And there is a point to this story followed by a question.
Several years ago, I owned rental property here in Indianapolis, Indiana and was carrying my Glock in a shoulder holster under a light jacket.
It was around noon on a warm July day and I had exited my pickup truck.
As I was getting some tools out of my truck, I overheard one of a group of young gentlemen on the sidewalk across the street say to the others something like "Hey, let's get this guy."
I suddenly developed an itch in my left side and in scratching it, I revealed to the group that I was armed.
Then I heard something like "Oh, he gotta gun!" and their path off of the sidewalk into the street swerved back onto the sidewalk.
I was relieved but ever since that event I have often wondered, at what point does your actions become "brandishing a firearm" or whatever the legal term is?
I am considering renewing my cc permit as I am in every part of Indy throughout the week and would feel a lot more comfortable doing so.
I am not necessarily looking for a legal answer, but rather a better general understanding of where to draw the line.
I have a feeling that what I did is a fairly common practice in preventing a problem.
At the same time, I have no desire to cross any lines.
Thank you.
I am new here so please bear with me as I learn the proper posting procedures. And there is a point to this story followed by a question.
Several years ago, I owned rental property here in Indianapolis, Indiana and was carrying my Glock in a shoulder holster under a light jacket.
It was around noon on a warm July day and I had exited my pickup truck.
As I was getting some tools out of my truck, I overheard one of a group of young gentlemen on the sidewalk across the street say to the others something like "Hey, let's get this guy."
I suddenly developed an itch in my left side and in scratching it, I revealed to the group that I was armed.
Then I heard something like "Oh, he gotta gun!" and their path off of the sidewalk into the street swerved back onto the sidewalk.
I was relieved but ever since that event I have often wondered, at what point does your actions become "brandishing a firearm" or whatever the legal term is?
I am considering renewing my cc permit as I am in every part of Indy throughout the week and would feel a lot more comfortable doing so.
I am not necessarily looking for a legal answer, but rather a better general understanding of where to draw the line.
I have a feeling that what I did is a fairly common practice in preventing a problem.
At the same time, I have no desire to cross any lines.
Thank you.