Active Shooter Training for a Civilian

[Brit]

Nothing changes

bds32

Nice to think that way, but, a BIG but, the only person I care about in that Mall is Pauline! Period!

Having let you know how I feel, if I do a quick peep around a corner, and see an active shooter, who has just shot a small child and is reloading, he is shot, and his buddy as well! A lot!

If he/she, is across the upper level, pointing down, and indiscriminately shooting, a 40 yard shot, I am taking that shot(s), I can hit at that range.

You can not leave your Wife somewhere safe! and then go hunting, there is no where safe.

 

[KellyTTE]

LMS Defense has an EXCELLENT Active Shooter Response class.

Here's the aar's from my attendance:

http://ttellc.net/lmsasr.htm

Its worth the trip, costs and time. Seriously.

 

[David Armstrong]

It's all about mindset: either you are a sheep or a sheepdog. There is no in between.

With my usual caveat about how silly and demeaning this whole "sheep and sheepdog" stuff is-- NONSENSE! I spent a fair amount of my life going into bad situations to help others, both LE and military. Nowadays, it's not happening. I maintain my skills and abilities in order to take care of me and mine, and feel confident that in most situations, me and mine will walk home afterword. Not a sheep, by any means. BUT--I will not put me and mine in grave danger in order to take care of others any more. So yes, I'm somewhere between target and protector, as are most people.

 

[raimius]

will i defend myself and my family but have NO business going after the BG across the mall.

Pretty much my feelings. Would I defend myself/those around me? I sure hope so (skills aren't quite up to par, yet)! Would I (alone) go charging into a situation where the only information I had was the sound of screams and gunfire?...probably not (unless it was my job). Active shootings are going to be chaos. Is it heroic to go in and try to stop the shooter? OF COURSE! Is it wise?--that depends on the exact situation (which I will not try to predict).