This is a great topic. One that should be discussed and taken seriously.
Many, MANY folks say that "If there was only someone there legally carrying a gun......" Or, "If only I was there carrying my gun...."
Including me.
However, this is the toughest of situations. Dark, chaos, people screaming and running, cries for help, tear gas...
Even for the very best trained police and military personnel, this is almost as tough add it gets.
Additionally, your CC'd firearm is probably not appropriate for dealing with this type of threat... Try as we might.
Add to the mix that even IF we decide to go after the shooter, what identifies us as a good guy Vs. a bad guy in that situation? Almost nothing. We both have guns. We both are shooting.... What would keep another legally armed citizen that may not have good situational awareness, complicated by the above factors, and probably does not have PIDS, from opening fire on YOU?
Looking at the whole situation, I think that several things would increase a persons chances in this situation.
1) Don't go to to the movies. In fact, don't go out at all. -j/k
2) Exercise proper situational awareness. Note/sit near exit points, avoid sitting in the middle of crowds/rows, etc.
3) Upon notice of the assault, take action:
a: Duck and cover and wait it out, only responding if approached by bad guy;
b: Immediately exit the building with loved ones if at all possible;
c: Position others around you behind cover if possible and attack bad guy.
Option c, in my opinion, would be a last-resort, out of options response. The chances of shooting a good guy and/or getting shot by a good guy is just to possible.
I'm just throwing a few things out there for conversation sake. I know there's a lot I left out or haven't considered.
But to me, the possibility of shooting the wrong person or getting shot myself is just too great.
However, if the situation presents itself and I have the opportunity...
You can bet your ass.
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