Fight while carrying question...

[jslo]

While I agree walking away is always possible and the best option, lets assume Ronin's scenario is unavoidable. Is letting the aggressor know you're armed, either verbally or an "accidental" peak, be "wise". In the OP's "unavoidable" situation is a possible "brandishing/menacing" charge worth it?

[Great-Kazoo]

While I agree walking away is always possible and the best option, lets assume Ronin's scenario is unavoidable. Is letting the aggressor know you're armed, either verbally or an "accidental" peak, be "wise". In the OP's "unavoidable" situation is a possible "brandishing/menacing" charge worth it?

No warning. That may get turned around to a He threatened me with a weapon and I acted, scenario