However, in most areas, as soon as he chambered the round, you would have also been within your rights to use deadlyl force to protect your own life.Originally Posted by Betty Hiner
You did the right thing by avoiding the confrontation.
However, the instant another points a firearm at you or displays a deadly weapon in a threatening manner, use of deadly force becomes an option as you have legitimate reason to fear for your life.
I would have probably done just what you did even with a firearm in my possession.
Jeff