Al,
I believe you’re pretty close about the 50% hit ratio for civilian shootings. Oddly enough, the hit ratio for police is much lower and for BGs it’s much higher – 90%+. That’s because the BGs don’t start shooting unless they’re sure the fight is going to go their way. Their goal is to get close and use surprise.
Cops and civilians usually start shooting as a response to attack. When you start “behind the power curve”, your accuracy suffers.
In this society, if someone is looking at you in a hostile manner, the normal reaction is to look away. You think you’re saying, “I don’t want any trouble”. The BG is hearing, “I won’t fight you. I’m a victim”.
Stay alert. If someone looks suspicious, watch him and make sure he knows you’re watching him.
It’s rude to stare. Tough. He’ll get over it and you’ll get to go home.
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