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JimmyR · May 10, 2013, 05:04 AM

The ethics of discussion are fascination. OP, you opened a can of worms, and I think I like it.

Personally, I think my reaction is based on a series of priorities:

1) Is my family safe? This has to be my top priority, and any action I take must be to help achieve this goal.

2) Am I safe? Once my loved ones are reasonably safe, I have to decide if i think I have a reasonable expectation of surviving unharmed. Do I have cover? Do I have a shot where I can remain out of the shooters line of fire? Do I have sufficient firepower and ammunition to reasonably expect success?

3) Will I help more than hurt? Will my engaging in the situation will do more harm than good? Do I have a clear shot, and do I know what my target is and what is beyond it?

If I can't address all three satisfactorily, then my best option is to escape the situation if I am able.

Actual results may vary.

May 10, 2013, 05:04 AM	#59
JimmyR Senior Member Join Date: February 4, 2012 Posts: 1,273	The ethics of discussion are fascination. OP, you opened a can of worms, and I think I like it. Personally, I think my reaction is based on a series of priorities: 1) Is my family safe? This has to be my top priority, and any action I take must be to help achieve this goal. 2) Am I safe? Once my loved ones are reasonably safe, I have to decide if i think I have a reasonable expectation of surviving unharmed. Do I have cover? Do I have a shot where I can remain out of the shooters line of fire? Do I have sufficient firepower and ammunition to reasonably expect success? 3) Will I help more than hurt? Will my engaging in the situation will do more harm than good? Do I have a clear shot, and do I know what my target is and what is beyond it? If I can't address all three satisfactorily, then my best option is to escape the situation if I am able. Actual results may vary.