I remember when threatening people could get you banned, but since it doesn't: yep, I'd take a bat to you if you came at me.
I am not saying I'd attack first, no. But I would surely attack 2nd, and that would most likely be the last attack that occurs in that scenario.
This doesn't make me badass. It makes me someone who wouldn't sit back and let themselves be attacked.
Why not tell your pals to stop threatening violence?