This is a tough one for so many reasons.

I would definetly have made an immediate descent from the tree. I would definetly have drawn my pistol and kept it at my side. I may have caused an escalation of the situation if he wouldn't have dropped his weapon. Failure to have responded to my commands would likely have resulted in death to the trespasser.

If Idid not have apistol, which is stupid in my opinion, I would have stayed silent and hoped he'd just mozy along.

Don't point your weapon at anyone unless you intend to use it.

I sure would like to know the laws surrounding pointing a weapon at anarmed person on your property. I'd like to believe that is perfectly legal.

Tom