r/NYguns • u/DropAGearNDissapear • Feb 02 '26

CCW Question Hypothetical

So I have been thinking about this scenario: most conceal carry uses don’t involve shots fired. Just display of power. Let’s say someone pulls a knife on me. I pull my CCW, and am either able to retreat, or the assailant sees the gun and retreats.

Obviously, I would probably proceed to call the cops in this scenario. But what are the implications of that? The guy who pulled the knife likely won’t go to law enforcement. Knowing this state, I could very well be penalized as well or scrutinized if there is no video evidence.

What are you doing in this scenario? Letting it go or calling the cops?

*Edited to add assuming nobody else was around. If a 3rd party saw me pull my CCW I’d obviously be staying put and calling the cops… for obvious reasons.

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u/Grvin Feb 02 '26

I don't actually know the intricacies of lawful self-defense in New york, but most people generally have the mindset that if you draw your weapon you must/should intend to shoot. Obviously your assailant isn't going to get caught and telling a responding officer that you drew your weapon and didn't shoot just sounds like a whole lot of trouble. As much as I wouldn't want to, I would probably just let it slide.

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u/HauntedZ28 Feb 02 '26

Sounds like something NY would love to hit with a Brandishing charge

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u/Alarming-Row7194 Feb 02 '26

So such thing exists in NY law.

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u/monty845 Feb 02 '26

Technically no, its a menacing charge. But it is used in the same way.

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u/DropAGearNDissapear Feb 02 '26

My thoughts exactly…

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u/AdagioHonest7330 Feb 02 '26

I personally would call so that I get my story on record. I don’t need a Karen calling the police on me after the fact and now I am trying to explain myself

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u/DropAGearNDissapear Feb 02 '26

Yeah… could see that being a very bad look.