In the last 10 years, I've come close, but I have not quite had to resort to actual violence. Weirdly it has happened mostly in Europe. Twice in the UK (Once because they were drunk, and once because they were drunk and I am Jewish), and once in Amsterdam, (because I am a Jew). All three times, I just took off my glasses and ring, and stood there. Told them to come at me first, so that everything after was self defense, and waited quietly. They always ended up going away after a lot of bluster and their friends "pull them off".
I did have to draw my weapon twice. Once when someone tried to jump me with a knife in a bad area of Miami, and once as someone was trying to break into my car at my condo. Both times, the other person ran away, and that was that. Perfect result.
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