Reply #98: Part of CCW training in Texas is to NOT give the one-finger salute. [View All]

[GreenStormCloud]

Because I have a gun on me, I carry a greater responsibility in the begining stages of a confrontation. I must attempt to cool things down. If there is a shooting, and it is found out that I contributed to the problem by such behavior then my claim of self-defense becomes clouded.

I have that responsibility because I know that the confrontation could escalate all the way to deadly force, while the other guy may be thinking that a few punches will be all there would be too it. I may not be required to physically retreat, but I am required to emotionally retreat if that will avoid a fight.

That I am aware of, all states have the same view on armed self-defense.