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Pepper spray......sorry.

austin wrote: I hate violence and its the last resort.

The thought that hits me first is that a gun should not be our first option. IMO we do not have the right to take our weapon from the holster when things appear a bit strange. If that were the case in Houston, I would have to walk around with a gun in my hand!

I was not at the gas station with Braden, but I did not read anything that OC could not have solved immediately. If less than lethal stuff is not effective....go to the gun. Having more than one tool in the bag is mandatory IMHO. I also hate violence, but that is exactly what would have happened if someone pulled a gun on me when they were mistaking my intentions.

Bravo for being aware of the situation and I am glad that everyone left in one piece.

Braden wrote:...I slipped my hand in my front pocket and gripped the grip of my P3AT (wishing I had my G22 but thankful I had the P3AT.

Sounds like it is time for some holster shopping.....if you wished you had the G22...you should carry one! I have been in your shoes and it changed my way of thinking.

austin wrote:If this had occurred to me, when he turned away, I would have turned drawn, then left my hand with the pistol behind my leg. If he had chose poorly and come towards me, I could have pulled the pistol forward but left it down to show him the pistol without having to get a sight picture and possibly alarming anyone else.

It could have been an undercover officer asking you for a light I agree that drawing your weapon for the above reasons is a good way to find trouble.