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sakeneko · August 12, 2009, 08:55 PM

Actually, I think the "TV mode" sure beats being in adrenaline pumping act before thinking mode because things are not always what they seem. Especially since the big guy had not pulled a gun, it is unlikely he would have been able to kill or hurt the police officer badly before you could have reacted, assuming that he did start punching him. As a previous poster suggested, you could then have drawn and ordered him to BACK AWAY NOW! if that had been necessary.

At least, that's how it looks to me. I daresay that other people with a lot more experience will speak up, though, so listen to them if they disagree vehemently. :-)

August 12, 2009, 08:55 PM	#5
sakeneko Senior Member Join Date: May 23, 2009 Location: Nevada Posts: 644	Actually, I think the "TV mode" sure beats being in adrenaline pumping act before thinking mode because things are not always what they seem. Especially since the big guy had not pulled a gun, it is unlikely he would have been able to kill or hurt the police officer badly before you could have reacted, assuming that he did start punching him. As a previous poster suggested, you could then have drawn and ordered him to BACK AWAY NOW! if that had been necessary. At least, that's how it looks to me. I daresay that other people with a lot more experience will speak up, though, so listen to them if they disagree vehemently. :-)