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Originally Posted by InsideWaist
So, what are everyone's state laws on a CCW/LTC person drawing/brandishing/etc. on a domestic dog?
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I don't believe it makes a difference if its an aggressive dog or aggressive human. My state does not specifically address holding a family pet at gunpoint.
In the State of Missouri, you don't have a duty to retreat. You have the right to defend yourself. While brandishing is a pretty broad term when used in the self defense world, the dictionary defines it as;
bran·dish
[ˈbrandiSH]
VERB
wave or flourish (something, especially a weapon) as a threat or in anger or excitement.
synonyms: flourish · wave · shake · wield · swing · swish · display · flaunt · show off
IMO, one or more of the above synonyms would need to be executed in order to be "brandishing". Drawing your CCW and holding it by your side, IMO, does not qualify as "brandishing".
But as we all know, Im not a lawyer. I use a knowledge of the English language and common sense.