cops aren’t paid to die, and a rifle verus handgun situation is a bad uneven situation, as evidenced by the cop that was killed on video by Micah Johnson. I don’t have to explain to this group why in a pistol versus magazined rifle fight, the rifle will have a huge advantage.
Anyone who thinks the cop should have charged in with his handgun only needs to watch this video. https://youtu.be/murLU0us4eY
Charging in with a handgun would most likely be a deadly option. However, the shooter is engaging multiple targets. His eyes are all over the place. I would definitely make attempts to get close enough, to where my 15,17, or perhaps just eight rounds would certainly be as effective or more effective, than his first (or last) 15,17,or 8. Sitting it out, would be the last option on my mind.