i didnt brandish because brandishing it showing a deadly weapon with the intent to intimidate. if a person draws their weapon in self defence they arent brandis

i didnt brandish because brandishing it showing a deadly weapon with the intent to intimidate. if a person draws their weapon in self defence they arent brandishing even if they dont end up firing. i didnt draw my pistol to stop a theft i did it to stop the man from attacking me. he turned around, put his fists up, approached me and verbally threatened me with violence and trust me he meant it. thats why charges werent pressed.