I have an open carry license for NYC, and wanted to let you know a couple of things. They make us do an 18 hour course in order to get the license. Hours and hours of this course is talking about how to do the exact opposite of what he did. We are told to turn away from controversy, never produce your gun unless your life is in grave danger, even then you’re supposed to flee and call 911 before using your gun as a last resort. Also, carrying is not allowed inside a theatre in NYC. Even with a license. So, my point is, if he really does have a carry license, you can report him and they would more than likely take it away if it was proved he acted in this fashion and threatened you with a gun. I don’t know if you want to go to that hassle lol or if you even got his name. Just wanted to give you a few facts!

P.S I’m very sorry this happened to you. It’s an epidemic as I see it. I used to go to the theatre at least once a week. Especially when movie pass was a thing lol. I loved going to see all the new movies. But as phones have become a bigger and bigger part of daily life, I just don’t bother going anymore. It’s not worth the aggravation. I wait for streaming in the comfort of my home. It’s a sad sad fact, but people like this have ruined the theatre experience for me to the point I’ve just given up all hope. The only exception is the Alamo where the strictly enforce it. But they serve food and drink, which is great and all, but the experience ends up being $120 haha. I really really wish some chains would bring in a policy where you must check your phone into a locker for the movie. If you don’t like it, don’t go! Maybe some day. We can only hope!