Sounds like a bunch of stupid kids trying to "protect" their buddy. If your friend wanted to confront this guy why couldn't he do it by himself. The rest of you guys were "just there in case". Maybe next time you stay home and keep yourself out of trouble. Learn your lesson from this. Next time the idiot with the gun might not be so hesitant to pull the trigger. Is something you claim to know nothing about worth your life? I understand backing up friends, but not when you know nothing about what is going on and then proceed to act like a tool. If I was just getting off of work and someone decided to pay me a visit I think I would be a little defensive as well. Not sure why you need a weapon to go to work, but apparently this guy has pissed off a few people. Moral of the story, you go into a stupid situation expect something stupid to happen. Try not to get shot either.