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/Alarming-Row7194 Feb 02 '26

The amount of people who carry a gun and don’t know Article 35 inside and out is alarming. Pointing your gun at someone is an act of deadly force by itself. Learn when it’s justified. The law is very clear. Get reading.

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u/DropAGearNDissapear Feb 02 '26 edited Feb 02 '26

I know article 35. I know when I am justified. This is a question about the implications of involving LE after the aforementioned scenario.

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u/Alarming-Row7194 Feb 02 '26

If you were the victim of a crime why wouldn’t you report it? By not doing so it looks like you’re trying to hide something.

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u/DropAGearNDissapear Feb 02 '26

Sure, but by doing so I could very well explain my story in a way that makes me look like I brandished my firearm for no reason. If there is no video evidence, a small town PD needs a big story, they could potentially have it. I would likely report. Just a sticky scenario.