« Reply #21 on: December 01, 2008, 05:12:25 PM »
Both very noble..... But I have to tell you, the only thing I would be concerned about would be getting out alive.
It may sound cowardly, but I have a wife and kids. I carry a gun to survive and to protect the lives of my loved ones. The only way I would engage an active shooter would be in a situation where I HAD TO in order to get me and my family out alive.
Dont get me wrong, what you are saying is very heroic and I commend anyone who would commit such acts of bravery.... BUT my number one concern in a situation like the one in India would be to make sure my wife did not become a widow and that my kids do not have to grow up without a father.
When I am out and around town I usually am with my kids and/or wife, and in those situations the same rules apply. If I am alone and see a person being attacked by a bad guy, I would engage him if I had enough of a tactical advantage to swiftly end the situation (i.e. all the time in the world for a headshot) without any real danger to myself -- The element of surprise would have to be near 100%...... BUT there is no way in hell I would start a shoot out to save a perfect stranger if my wife and two little kids were anywhere close.
+1...I agree 100%
Nothing cowardly about being a dedicated family man. Protect you and yours first.
I'm not saying I would never help a bystander....but the odds would have to tactically in my favor.

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