Yes, which is why I make the distinction between having the gun in my hand vs. pointing it at him. Mr. Clown would've had no way of knowing I had armed myself, nor would anyone else around us. Had he escalated the matter I would've been at the ready. As it was, as with all such incidents I've found myself in stateside, nothing more came of it, other than a few gestures and parting of ways. Nonetheless, I will continue my MO and plan for the worst, whenever I am smart enough to actually bring a weapon along with me, that is.

My first mistake is of course in not practicing what I preach. I should always remember to bring my pistol with me, and this episode just reinforces that. Sometimes I think I may never learn.