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Only in a situation that requires you stop an imminent threat by violent means should you even present (draw) your firearm. This means that a gun should not be brandished “as a threat” or used in an encounter where such a threat is non-existant. If you are armed and you see someone stealing your car - just let it go. By any responsible standard only a complete moron would draw their weapon. Leave it to your insurance.
I disagree. Your choice on how to handle that hypothetical situation is just that, your choice, not a fact. The law in some areas most certainly allows you to protect your belongings with deadly force. Also, the mere presence of a firearm has prevented a crime in plenty of situations. The exact number that the NRA uses in its statistics escapes me atm.
I agree you shouldn't bring a firearm into play if you aren't prepared to use it should the confrontation escalate to that point though.
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