Rusty, I'm not too proud to say that in a situation like this one, where I was unarmed, that I'd rather leave as a live chicken than a dead (wannabe) hero.
If I had a gun, I'd shoot the guy with no qualms. But meetings like this almost invariably ban guns, and despite my personal objections, I follow the law. Are you really expecting me to go tussle with an armed nutjob? Who outweighs me by 100+ lbs?
I have a wife who expects me to come home at night, so no, I won't be casually tossing my life away by making an unarmed solo mad rush at a killer, thanks.
If I, a strong young man, had attacked this blob and failed to wrestle the gun away, what do you think would have happened to me? He had mercy on the old lady because she's old and a lady. I really doubt he would have shrugged off my attack.
The best thing in such a situation is to recognize that you're at an extreme disadvantage and wait for the cavalry to arrive. The only possible exception is if you could marshal several strong brave individuals to rush the gunman, where you'd have a more reasonable chance of success...then I MIGHT consider going back in.
If I had a gun, I'd shoot the guy with no qualms. But meetings like this almost invariably ban guns, and despite my personal objections, I follow the law. Are you really expecting me to go tussle with an armed nutjob? Who outweighs me by 100+ lbs?
I have a wife who expects me to come home at night, so no, I won't be casually tossing my life away by making an unarmed solo mad rush at a killer, thanks.
If I, a strong young man, had attacked this blob and failed to wrestle the gun away, what do you think would have happened to me? He had mercy on the old lady because she's old and a lady. I really doubt he would have shrugged off my attack.
The best thing in such a situation is to recognize that you're at an extreme disadvantage and wait for the cavalry to arrive. The only possible exception is if you could marshal several strong brave individuals to rush the gunman, where you'd have a more reasonable chance of success...then I MIGHT consider going back in.