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Just listening to the radio this morning, 20yr veteran police officer and former NYC Police Commish was talking about being faced with an armed assaillant.
His first comment was that if you have gun pointed at you, that you should do exactly what the attacker wants, as they tell you to do it. Comply. As I said before, let them know that you acknowledge that they are in control of the situation; that's primarily why they brought the gun, for control.
Second, he said if they try to move the crimescene, in other words, try to get you to go with them somewhere, don't comply. Especially if you are female.
Third, if you feel as though their intent is to harm to kill you, or if you are able to identify them in such as way that they may be forced to kill you, then it's time to fight for your life, by whatever means necessary. Escape may not be an option.
He then told a story about when he was off-duty in NYC, coming out of a subway station where the last train had just departed. He was wearing a raincoat and had his weapon in his hand underneath, he said he would always have it in his hand in such environments. As he went up the steps to the street, about 1/3 of the way up he saw somebody standing at the top (the lookout) and saw a pair of sneakers (the mugger) coming up behind him. He turned around and was face-to-face with the potential mugger, gun drawn under the raincoat. He looked the mugger in the eye and said something like "What's up buddy?" and stood his ground. The mugger faltered a second, then said something like "Oh, the station must be closed, I'll go up to Chambers Street" and he replied "Yeah that sounds like a good idea.." End of conflict.
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