If you were a an event and a shooter came in and you had the chance to slow him down and get the guests out, what would you do?
In light of VT shooting... Would you be a hero?
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It really depends on the situation. Being a Black Belt in kickboxing (fast-tracked) and a Red Belt in Tae Kwon Do, if I had the chance I'd probably take it.
I would probably sacrifice myself, but not if I was certain that my actions would not be guarenteed suicidal or put anyone else at a greater risk.
I would probably sacrifice myself, but not if I was certain that my actions would not be guarenteed suicidal or put anyone else at a greater risk.
Of course I wouldnt know....but....
in light of the 9/11 attacks and the school shooting heres what I would do....
If i knew it was immenent that the shooter was "out to kill" and was exercising his "power" and I seen this..............
I would go "out of my way" to try to
A) Slow the shooter down to let people get away
B) Catch him, and try to fire out his/her gun (In the air) And hope for help!
c) Grab his stupid A33, kick the crap out of him/her, (then shoot pos in head)
If I was able to gain possession of shooters item, I would kill them! My rage would be beyond comprehension of not wanting to lose the battle. Example....I gain control, and then shooter pulls out hidden knife and changes situation!
I am not going to go down that easy! You try to kill me....I'll KILL YOU!!
I'm not a superhero, but I also am not afraid of death! Do I want to die that way....NO! But if I can save lives, or die trying...........I WOULD HAVE NO PROBLEM WITH THAT! My life is expendable, and I am willing to lose it, as jesus lost his to save us!
So if it takes me....I AM 100% for it!
Now lets say this happened, and I did get control...and I didnt shoot the perpatrator............I would not do any interviews about being a hero......
I just reacted "naturally" to SAVE MY OWN A33! I am just as much a coward as anyone else.....but when it comes down to saving your own life...isnt it....
EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF?? *Not meant to sound selfish, but in life or death where is the truth??**
Weird way to think about that!
in light of the 9/11 attacks and the school shooting heres what I would do....
If i knew it was immenent that the shooter was "out to kill" and was exercising his "power" and I seen this..............
I would go "out of my way" to try to
A) Slow the shooter down to let people get away
B) Catch him, and try to fire out his/her gun (In the air) And hope for help!
c) Grab his stupid A33, kick the crap out of him/her, (then shoot pos in head)
If I was able to gain possession of shooters item, I would kill them! My rage would be beyond comprehension of not wanting to lose the battle. Example....I gain control, and then shooter pulls out hidden knife and changes situation!
I am not going to go down that easy! You try to kill me....I'll KILL YOU!!
I'm not a superhero, but I also am not afraid of death! Do I want to die that way....NO! But if I can save lives, or die trying...........I WOULD HAVE NO PROBLEM WITH THAT! My life is expendable, and I am willing to lose it, as jesus lost his to save us!
So if it takes me....I AM 100% for it!
Now lets say this happened, and I did get control...and I didnt shoot the perpatrator............I would not do any interviews about being a hero......
I just reacted "naturally" to SAVE MY OWN A33! I am just as much a coward as anyone else.....but when it comes down to saving your own life...isnt it....
EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF?? *Not meant to sound selfish, but in life or death where is the truth??**
Weird way to think about that!
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SAVE THE HOT BLONDE!!!
Someone will have to repopulate the planet, lol.
Sorry, heavy topics make me even goofier than normal.
Someone will have to repopulate the planet, lol.
Sorry, heavy topics make me even goofier than normal.
I would like to say I would sacrifice myself to say others but as Chris (YBDJ) said you can never tell until you're actually in that situation.
I've gotten in between drunkards fighting getting ready to throw beer bottles but that's a whole lot different than a loaded gun.
I'll say if I knew I could stop the maniac, I would. It would be even better if I could guarantee myself just a shot in the arm or something else easily fixed.
I've gotten in between drunkards fighting getting ready to throw beer bottles but that's a whole lot different than a loaded gun.
I'll say if I knew I could stop the maniac, I would. It would be even better if I could guarantee myself just a shot in the arm or something else easily fixed.
I've had guns pointed at me, bullets shot at me, and hit me!
It is a humbling experience to say the least, and as mentioned, you don't react like you think you would.
99% of people freeze up when confronted with deadly force.
I've seen veteran cops and military folks, who practice for the scenario constantly, freeze up, and not have the ability to do anything.
Most of the things being discussed, happen so rapidly, that by the time you get your wits about you, they are over already.
Best plan, is to try your very best to avoid those types of situations, and if not, hide, and let somebody who is trained for it handle it, if possible. Usually, from what I've seen, folks that are not immediately in harms way, can keep their wits about them better, and tackle the situation. If by yourself, and you can briefly get out of harms way, your wits will come back to you, and your chances are much better for helping yourself, and others...
Just my experience.
It is a humbling experience to say the least, and as mentioned, you don't react like you think you would.
99% of people freeze up when confronted with deadly force.
I've seen veteran cops and military folks, who practice for the scenario constantly, freeze up, and not have the ability to do anything.
Most of the things being discussed, happen so rapidly, that by the time you get your wits about you, they are over already.
Best plan, is to try your very best to avoid those types of situations, and if not, hide, and let somebody who is trained for it handle it, if possible. Usually, from what I've seen, folks that are not immediately in harms way, can keep their wits about them better, and tackle the situation. If by yourself, and you can briefly get out of harms way, your wits will come back to you, and your chances are much better for helping yourself, and others...
Just my experience.
It depends on the situation. If it was at an event for my family, a threat to my wife or daughter or even a group of children, damn right I'll take a bullet.
If it's at a wedding reception or bar gig, Hell no. My family comes first.
If it's at a wedding reception or bar gig, Hell no. My family comes first.
You never know how things will play out and what your reaction will be. Even if you say you wouldn't you don't know what will trigger a reaction that will make you a hero.
The heroes I know that will do this without thinking about it are firemen, police officers and soldiers.
The heroes I know that will do this without thinking about it are firemen, police officers and soldiers.
"Heroes," to me, don't think, they just do what they think they need to in that moment.
I think about the student who blocked his classroom doors and kept that freak-of-nature shooter out. Is he a hero? To me, yes. Did he do it to save others? Honestly, probably not his thought IN THAT MOMENT, but his actions did save everyone in that room. But his actions in his panic IN THAT MOMENT are what matter to us (not being there) and are what we might remember. Just like the passengers of United 57 on 9/11. A hero doesn't think about how they'll be remembered. A politician thinks about that.
And let's wear orange and maroon today.
I think about the student who blocked his classroom doors and kept that freak-of-nature shooter out. Is he a hero? To me, yes. Did he do it to save others? Honestly, probably not his thought IN THAT MOMENT, but his actions did save everyone in that room. But his actions in his panic IN THAT MOMENT are what matter to us (not being there) and are what we might remember. Just like the passengers of United 57 on 9/11. A hero doesn't think about how they'll be remembered. A politician thinks about that.
And let's wear orange and maroon today.
Ok, let me say this.... Many years ago, I was in a mall where there was a mass shooting. Several people were shot. I wasn't really anywhere near where it happened, but I could hear the shots.
I do believe, that if I had a reasonble shot at taking someone down w/o PROBABLY getting killed, I would take that chance. Now if I really thought it was likely I would die, I might not.
I do believe, that if I had a reasonble shot at taking someone down w/o PROBABLY getting killed, I would take that chance. Now if I really thought it was likely I would die, I might not.
I'm sorry you have to live with just being somewhere when something that horrific has happened. I have a hard time remembering the Help Desk calls I took on 9/11.
My heart's with you.
