Leave the Taurus where it is, you may really need it someday.

The fact that you did NOT use it is evidence enough of a clear head to me.

You beat the little miscreant because you cared.

Perhaps your bit of tough love will influence him to aspire to better heights, time will tell.

--And load the last two of that Taurus with .45 rounds so that if the shot don't stop, you will be able to throw the last punch anyway.

You defended yourself, nothing more, nothing less.

Any knife or gun fight that you walk away from is a good fight.

--Mac
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