I am really shocked Russ and hope you get over your injuries very soon. This type of behavior isn't typical of most people you try to help but we have always got to remember there is always the occasional bad apple.
And I also agree leave the Taurus where it is because you may really need it someday. You obviously have good judgement when to use it or not .... cos I would have been very tempted to pull that rather than the club when someone threatened me with bodily harm. But you must have decided that was not the time.