draw your weapon
- unsheatheRemove from covering
- bladeFlat cutting edge
- swordHilted fighting blade
- holsterSidearm carrying case
- pistolCompact one-handed firearm
quickdraw · steel · duel · standoff · brandish · aim · cock · trigger · ready · stance · combat · threat · gunslinger · scabbard · knife · pull · reach · armed
combat readiness
draw your weaponstand down
Withdraw from readiness
de-escalate · hold your fire · disarm · back off · retreat
aggressive vs peaceful intent
draw your weaponsurrender
Cease resistance, yield
yield · submit · raise your hands · capitulate · give up