In Michigan the definition of "brandish" means to "point, wave about or display a firearm in a threatening manner with the intent to induce fear in another person. If your state's law allows the use of firearms to protect property and your life or the life of others, what you did does not meet the legal definition of brandish.

Don't expect too many answers to your question. Most of the participants in these forums do not care to talk about real self defense situations that they have been involved in.