It is called "fight or flight" for a reason. If you don't need to be there, leave.
.If people are dying and you're physically there-then you need to be there.
It is called "fight or flight" for a reason. If you don't need to be there, leave.
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If the odds are tipped heavily in my favor, sure. Not so in the scenario presented. My family needs me much, much more.
My best bet would probably be to run in the situation mentioned by the OP. I have thought about situations that are similar that could happen where I work...If I was familiar with the environment and had access to remote areas of the building my stategy might change....in that case I would probably find a good hiding spot.
To Never-a-victim: I hear you. As a people, we don't have the fighting spirit we used to have, but unless someone is close I wouldn't expect them to charge into a hail of bullets.
That "fighting spirit" is the most often overlooked aspect of carrying a gun and using it. I guess that's what prompted me to post in the first place-I saw several people whom I know on here as firearms instructors telling people its ok to run away. I understand each situation has individual circumstances, but someone who calls themselves an "instructor" and telling others to run away really makes me frustrated.
So why is it never OK to run away if you are carrying? Do you think by carrying you are therefore obligated unconditionally to engage? Unless you are a cop, you have every right to pick and choose your battles.
I may or may not engage. The circumstances dictate whether I'm going to "play the game". Sometimes playing is a no-win situation. I'm worth more to my family alive than as a dead hero who did his best but failed against superior odds.
There is a difference between ego and the proper fighting mind-set. Ego will cause people to run into danger regardless of risks to self and others. The fighting mind-set will support appropriate responses based on an analysis of the risks to all of those involved. Having the proper mind-set doesn't mean that you haphazardly rush into danger expecting to become the hero. Nor does the fact that you are armed. Just read the various news stories where people risks their lives and often losing them by rushing into danger without analyzing the risks and having the appropriate training to support their actions.
"Instructors" that don't provide their students with the option of running away based on a solid understanding of their own knowledge, skills, and limitations should NOT call themselves "instructors".
Steve