Originally Posted by
I_luv_hooters
Washington state allows you to carry concealed pistol. Law abiding citizens have a right to protect their lives from armed criminals or multiple attackers who would inflict grievious bodily harm. One person standing in the road would not justify leathal force. You would have to convince a jury of why you did it.
Would you legally be allowed just to pull it out on someone (and you know, not actually shoot them). Because I think a gun would be a pretty good deterrent without even firing a shot.