I know what a CCW is. I've had one since the early 80's. It's the yelling and announcing that I find disturbing. As far as any tactical avantage you had...it was lost. I'd say that statistics would prove otherwise, when 2 armed parties are involved. If one isn't armed, yes...one should flee if possible. If both are armed ...one is gonna shoot when confronted face to face. You never give up the element of surprise. Brandishing is stupid. I would have called law enforcement, and silently held my ground. If they entered.......game on. Is that some kinda law in your kountry, that you have to tell everybody[bad-guys] you have a firearm?