What is the definition of Raises Weapon?

"Raises weapon" is a phrase that humorously describes someone who's so paranoid about being attacked or cornered that they actually decide to arm themselves, like a superhero who's always armed with a baseball bat and a pizza.

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Now, here's an unsettling example sentence: "In the dimly lit alley, the guy decided to 'raise weapon' his trusty kitchen knife, only to find out it was a giant, booby-trapped BB gun!"