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Self preservation is a good thing...Reality is....most would run. Human instinct.
I don't care much if I die, though....so it would be a good way to go out. I practice a bunch, so I also believe I'd have a good chance of stopping someone who is just an idiot. HOWEVER...It's not like the movies, and there's a good chance you'll die, especially if the guy is really armed, wearing any armor, or has good cover.
Depends on the circumstances.
If I can get a clear shot with minimal risk of collateral damage, then yes.
If the gunman has body armor then that makes matters much more difficult.
^^^^^^head shot
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Agree w/ this, not going into explanations tho.
Here's another variable... it might be illegal to take action.Too many variables to say exactly which course of action I would take.
If others are in harms way, and I am armed, with cover and clear shot I would take the shot.
More likely (for me) unarmed, try to create distraction so others can evade and take cover.
Likely only seconds to assess situation, if shooter is lone, part of group/ambush, or booby traped.
Also, are you alone or have assistance or family to protect would factor.
Your family should also have a duress word and rally point in case of emergency.
Here's another variable... it might be illegal to take action.
What if one is acting in defense of other innocent Lives?
Most states allow the use of lethal force for self protection, but only when you are directly threatened and have no choice. If you are safe, and see someone robbing a store, you are not threatened. If you go and place yourself in jeopardy, that might not be seen as a case of self defense.
We have a Castle law down here in Florida, but we just had two recent cases that showed the limits of that law. Both cases involved people who were involved in altercations who left the scene of the fight, went to a different location, obtained a firearm, returned to the site of the dispute and used the weapon. In both cases the courts ruled self defense was not a factor as both people had moved to a safe area and opted to return to the dangerous situation. That same ruling could apply to someone who is safely out of danger and places themselves into danger.
Error.Here's another variable... it might be illegal to take action.
Most states allow the use of lethal force for self protection, but only when you are directly threatened and have no choice. If you are safe, and see someone robbing a store, you are not threatened. If you go and place yourself in jeopardy, that might not be seen as a case of self defense.
We have a Castle law down here in Florida, but we just had two recent cases that showed the limits of that law. Both cases involved people who were involved in altercations who left the scene of the fight, went to a different location, obtained a firearm, returned to the site of the dispute and used the weapon. In both cases the courts ruled self defense was not a factor as both people had moved to a safe area and opted to return to the dangerous situation. That same ruling could apply to someone who is safely out of danger and places themselves into danger.
Error.
What if one is acting in defense of other innocent Lives?
In a situation with an active shooter the first thing that should be done is to notify the police. Then get everyone out of the danger area and lastly if you find yourself in eminent danger fight back. Thats how I've been taught and it makes the most sense to me.