This is why I have the mindset to not provoke anyone and mind my own business as I am not law enforcement. And, if I decide I must present my firearm, I am firing immediately as I have already determined it’s neccessary by drawing it from the holster. I’m not pointing a gun at anybody waiting to see what the effect is going to be.

Do not provoke anyone while armed. You can’t talk to most people in today’s society over a minor infraction unless you have the badge and authority to further pursue the matter because things will escalate. Mind your own business.