I personally am happy with the outcome.  Yes - the deputies/officers showed up in full gear.  When was the last time you had to calm down a person swinging a bat/pipe at you? Overkill?  Maybe if you don't understand what they do and see everyday.  I for one would prefer this outcome than one where another officer is dead & his picture is on the front of the RG.  While I'm not sure of the man's history - mental illness coupled with drug addiction, which is so prevalent in this area, can turn deadly in a heartbeat. I am not an officer, but I am thankful for those who put their lives on the line everyday to protect us.  Never mind that most of these officers probably spent the previous day in a car rather than around a Thanksgiving dinner like the rest of the whiners.  To simplify it - the bad guy went to jail and the good guys went home.  For those of you who could think you could do it better - next time, knock on the door, give the guy a hug and don't call the cops if it goes sideways.