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<blockquote data-quote="Fyrtwuck" data-source="post: 3305569" data-attributes="member: 23"><p>My opinion, and that’s all it is, MY opinion. Y’all do what you want. </p><p></p><p>In an incident like this, it’s best to be aware of everything going on around you as much as you can. If you are carrying, be prepared to take care of you and yours. Make your way to the nearest exit, preferably without gun drawn if possible. If someone sees you with your pistol out, YOU could be perceived as the shooter and the target of the first officer or other well meaning carrier that sees you. </p><p></p><p>If PD arrives and sees ANYONE with a gun, they can expect to be challenged till they find out why you have a gun, who you are and that YOU aren’t the shooter they’re looking for.</p><p></p><p>I know a lot of us feel a need or responsibility to help others and may want to find the shooter and end the situation, but unless it happens right in front of you and you can tell who is the aggressor and who is the victim and you can take the shot without endangering innocent persons, AND prove it beyond a reasonable doubt in court, leave it to the PD. We as ordinary citizens have no legal obligation to act to stop any crime and in today’s society can face a civil liability suit. </p><p></p><p>Consider afterwards, that if you were to act and the wrong person got shot or a bystander. I’m sure there would be a long line of attorneys waiting to file civil suit for their clients. In this case you would already have one strike against you because as mentioned earlier, there are “no guns” signs posted and in their eyes, you’ve already broken the law. </p><p></p><p>When the PD gets there, they’re going to be in high gear emotionally and things could go bad quickly. Don’t give them any reason to think YOU are the shooter they’re after. If you’re challenged, comply with everything they say and do not make sudden moves. If you have a permit, at the first chance, let them know. Be a good witness if you saw anything.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Fyrtwuck, post: 3305569, member: 23"] My opinion, and that’s all it is, MY opinion. Y’all do what you want. In an incident like this, it’s best to be aware of everything going on around you as much as you can. If you are carrying, be prepared to take care of you and yours. Make your way to the nearest exit, preferably without gun drawn if possible. If someone sees you with your pistol out, YOU could be perceived as the shooter and the target of the first officer or other well meaning carrier that sees you. If PD arrives and sees ANYONE with a gun, they can expect to be challenged till they find out why you have a gun, who you are and that YOU aren’t the shooter they’re looking for. I know a lot of us feel a need or responsibility to help others and may want to find the shooter and end the situation, but unless it happens right in front of you and you can tell who is the aggressor and who is the victim and you can take the shot without endangering innocent persons, AND prove it beyond a reasonable doubt in court, leave it to the PD. We as ordinary citizens have no legal obligation to act to stop any crime and in today’s society can face a civil liability suit. Consider afterwards, that if you were to act and the wrong person got shot or a bystander. I’m sure there would be a long line of attorneys waiting to file civil suit for their clients. In this case you would already have one strike against you because as mentioned earlier, there are “no guns” signs posted and in their eyes, you’ve already broken the law. When the PD gets there, they’re going to be in high gear emotionally and things could go bad quickly. Don’t give them any reason to think YOU are the shooter they’re after. If you’re challenged, comply with everything they say and do not make sudden moves. If you have a permit, at the first chance, let them know. Be a good witness if you saw anything. [/QUOTE]
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