So, scenario time...
During the car stop, the subject exited the vehicle and refused to comply with the officer's commands. No weapon yet visible.
I probably would have peppered him when he approached me. If I was reasonably sure the vehicle was clear, I'd go hands on, but there appeared to be a passenger in the vehicle, so I'd wait for backup.
When I saw the rifle, I'd move to cover and draw, giving commands ("drop the weapon or I will shoot you"). When he failed to comply, I'd probably shoot him.
His non-compliance and subsequent brandishing of a firearm would, I believe, make me morally and legally justified in my use of lethal force. I don't think I need to wait for him to load his weapon and point it at me.
So what's the "school solution"? What other tactics are possible?
Next month, we're doing force-on-force with Simunitions, and we'll integrate this into the scenario.
During the car stop, the subject exited the vehicle and refused to comply with the officer's commands. No weapon yet visible.
I probably would have peppered him when he approached me. If I was reasonably sure the vehicle was clear, I'd go hands on, but there appeared to be a passenger in the vehicle, so I'd wait for backup.
When I saw the rifle, I'd move to cover and draw, giving commands ("drop the weapon or I will shoot you"). When he failed to comply, I'd probably shoot him.
His non-compliance and subsequent brandishing of a firearm would, I believe, make me morally and legally justified in my use of lethal force. I don't think I need to wait for him to load his weapon and point it at me.
So what's the "school solution"? What other tactics are possible?
Next month, we're doing force-on-force with Simunitions, and we'll integrate this into the scenario.