This would not be considered an assualt, more like brandishing. BIG difference. (at least in California). Again there is an assumption the Tribal cops had no police powers off the rez, I am still waiting to have that clarified. Ever heard of BIA ? Let me play devils advocate, how close to Hwy 101 where they (strict laws govern how close to a roadway you can shoot), why have a centerfire riffle in a vehicle during a muzzleloading only hunt ? I find it silly that anyone who had never been in law enforcement would question why the tribal cops had their guns out. Hmm lets see truck load of guys with guns, lets just walk up and talk to em. Good way to get dead. I need more information before I can go one way or the other. FLAME AWAY, just putting different outlook in the mix.