The speaker argues that telling someone you are armed can be a valid self-defense tactic when you are responding to an imminent unlawful threat. They emphasize that the announcement should be tied to a real defensive situation, not used casually or aggressively, because otherwise it could itself be treated as a threat or offense. The speaker also frames this as a useful step in presenting a self-defense case, since it helps show a jury the escalation path before deadly force is used. Overall, the conclusion is that verbal notification can support lawful self-defense when it fits within the force continuum and is proportionate to the threat.
