Colorado movie theatre shooting

Hook686 · July 20, 2012, 01:57 PM

I am curious as to what might be a good reaction in such a situation. Suppose you are carrying and 1) are in the front row, opposite side of theatre when the guy starts shooting, 2) in the middle of the theatre when the guy starts shooting, and you are carring a 1) 5 shot pocket revolver, 2) 14 shot 9mm. What is the course of action that would best return a 'best' outcome. Folks were shot running towards the exits, folks were shot sitting in their seats, folks were shot trying to hide. What is a plausible course of action in a crowded theatre with some guy starting to shot people for the 'best' outcome ?

My first thought was to draw my pocket revolver and drop to the ground concealing the revolver under me. Then hope the guy goes the other way. If not and he comes my way I will probably die with my boots on if he gets too close. Tough choice try to flee, or try to play dead.

Capt. Charlie · July 20, 2012, 02:06 PM

For the time being, we're putting this subject on hold. Glenn Meyer said it best in a General Discussion sticky here....

http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=496097

Closed.

July 20, 2012, 01:57 PM	#1
Hook686 Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2005 Location: USA The Great State of California Posts: 2,090	Colorado movie theatre shooting I am curious as to what might be a good reaction in such a situation. Suppose you are carrying and 1) are in the front row, opposite side of theatre when the guy starts shooting, 2) in the middle of the theatre when the guy starts shooting, and you are carring a 1) 5 shot pocket revolver, 2) 14 shot 9mm. What is the course of action that would best return a 'best' outcome. Folks were shot running towards the exits, folks were shot sitting in their seats, folks were shot trying to hide. What is a plausible course of action in a crowded theatre with some guy starting to shot people for the 'best' outcome ? My first thought was to draw my pocket revolver and drop to the ground concealing the revolver under me. Then hope the guy goes the other way. If not and he comes my way I will probably die with my boots on if he gets too close. Tough choice try to flee, or try to play dead. __________________ Hook686 When the number of people in institutions reaches 51%, we change sides. Last edited by Hook686; July 20, 2012 at 02:03 PM.

July 20, 2012, 02:06 PM	#2
Capt. Charlie Moderator Emeritus Join Date: March 24, 2005 Location: Steubenville, OH Posts: 4,446	For the time being, we're putting this subject on hold. Glenn Meyer said it best in a General Discussion sticky here.... http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=496097 Closed. __________________ TFL Members are ambassadors to the world for firearm owners. What kind of ambassador does *your* post make *you?* I train in earnest, to do the things that I pray in earnest, I'll never have to do. --Capt. Charlie