threat of force is present, age reference implies that the disparity of force would be significant (potentially deadly)"You are lucky you are old or I would get out and beat you".
measured response to threat of force. Pointing gun at target, advancing, or saying "I'm going to cap your a**" would be aggressive/escalation moves. Stepping back (yeah, it's primarily to gain space/reaction time, but we won't tell THEM that), displaying that you are ready to counter the threat (but not acquiring target), is comparatively non-aggressive/non-escalation. Classic Lott/Kleck "guns PREVENT crime" stuff.My M&P 45 appeared in my hand at low ready as I took a couple steps back