I know why you are asking .
After this brief encounter , I fully believe that this individual would not be able to see the financial benefit of the free publicity at that moment .
I have traveled to all 50 states , most of them twice throughout my rigging career .
Not once did I carry a gun .
Not because I have a superman complex , I just know how to carry myself in public .
This individual grew up and lives in this town and even then has to carry a gun due to his attitude and general demeanor .
You know the type , ready to take on the world , all while rocking a 10 inch long pony tail .
Any one that has experienced physical confrontation with long hair soon learns to make a life change .
1-Get rid of the pony tail .
2-Learn to co-exist in peace .
No matter how good of a fighter a person is , eventually the pony tail will serve as a handle for someone else to change the shape of your face .
Happened to a fellow that I once knew .
After his encounter with reality , he opted for choice 1 and 2 .
So to answer your question Patr , yes , in this instance this person would have conducted himself the same way .
He may not have offered up the gun , but definitely would have carried his arse on his shoulders .